Franchise opportunities in Dawesville - Bouvard, WA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
492. Coffee & Café
483. Hair & Barber
40Dawesville - Bouvard snapshot
| Metric | Dawesville - Bouvard | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,754 | 16,989 | -48% |
| Median household income | $74,700 | $98,804 | -24% |
| 5-year population growth | 19.3% | 9.0% | +10.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Dawesville - Bouvard, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Dawesville - Bouvard | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.6 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,436/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,712/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $637/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $350/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,842/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 Dawesville - Bouvard (502011021). 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 Dawesville - Bouvard scores 49 out of 100. With a population of 8,754, 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 ($74,700) sits below the state average ($98,804), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 19.3% over five years, ahead of the state pace of 9.0%, new demand is still arriving.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Café | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | High | Saturated |
| Retail | 1 | High | Saturated |
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 Dawesville - Bouvard
Bucking Bull
Chicken Treat
Cafe2U
Degani
Advanced Hair Studio
Hairhouse
How Dawesville - Bouvard compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawesville - Bouvard | 8,754 | $74,700 | 19.3% | Quick-Service Food | 49 |
| Coolbellup | 8,788 | $82,100 | 5.0% | Quick-Service Food | 47 |
| Cooloongup | 8,815 | $63,900 | 0.2% | Quick-Service Food | 37 |
| Floreat | 8,891 | $185,600 | 7.7% | Quick-Service Food | 62 |
| Padbury | 8,898 | $107,400 | 4.4% | Quick-Service Food | 54 |
| Geraldton - North | 8,899 | $99,600 | 13.5% | Quick-Service Food | 56 |
| Mount Nasura - Mount Richon - Bedfordale | 8,498 | $99,800 | 4.4% | Quick-Service Food | 49 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Dawesville - Bouvard?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Dawesville - Bouvard at 49/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Dawesville - Bouvard?
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 Dawesville - Bouvard good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 48/100 in Dawesville - Bouvard, with about 1 existing operators in the trade area (Strong 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.