Franchise opportunities in Craigie - Beldon, WA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
613. Food & Beverage
52Craigie - Beldon snapshot
| Metric | Craigie - Beldon | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,894 | 16,989 | -36% |
| Median household income | $95,300 | $98,804 | -4% |
| 5-year population growth | 6.7% | 9.0% | -2.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Craigie - Beldon, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Craigie - Beldon | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.5 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,833/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,162/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $899/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $370/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,800/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Craigie - Beldon (505011070). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Craigie - Beldon scores 61 out of 100. With a population of 10,894, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 1 existing quick-service food operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($95,300) sits below the state average ($98,804), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Medium | Competitive |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Medium | Competitive |
Operator counts are a trade-area model derived from ABS population, not a live business census. Richer POI data (OpenStreetMap / Google Places) is ingested per methodology.
Available franchise opportunities in Craigie - Beldon
Bucking Bull
Chicken Treat
Advanced Hair Studio
Hairhouse
Acai Brothers
Boost Juice
How Craigie - Beldon compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigie - Beldon | 10,894 | $95,300 | 6.7% | Quick-Service Food | 61 |
| Heathridge - Connolly | 10,906 | $100,400 | 1.1% | Quick-Service Food | 57 |
| Kelmscott | 10,963 | $70,400 | 2.1% | Quick-Service Food | 50 |
| Marangaroo | 10,822 | $79,700 | -0.6% | Quick-Service Food | 49 |
| Geraldton - South | 10,741 | $103,100 | 5.6% | Quick-Service Food | 61 |
| Mosman Park - Peppermint Grove | 11,116 | $119,800 | 2.2% | Quick-Service Food | 64 |
| Warnbro | 11,118 | $78,100 | 1.3% | Quick-Service Food | 52 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Craigie - Beldon?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Craigie - Beldon at 61/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Hair & Barber and Food & Beverage.
How much does a franchise cost in Craigie - Beldon?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Quick-Service Food franchises run $350,000–$900,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=96). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Craigie - Beldon good for a coffee franchise?
It's a tighter market: a coffee & café franchise scores 43/100 in Craigie - Beldon, with about 2 existing operators in the trade area (Saturated suitability).
Demographics: ABS Census 2021 & Regional Population. Category scores combine ABS demographics with a trade-area competition model and live franchise availability, see methodology. Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index.