Franchise opportunities in East Perth, WA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
3. Quick-Service Food
53East Perth snapshot
| Metric | East Perth | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,309 | 16,989 | -28% |
| Median household income | $104,500 | $98,804 | +6% |
| 5-year population growth | 6.4% | 9.0% | -2.6 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in East Perth, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | East Perth | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 1.9 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $2,009/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,572/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,175/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $410/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,950/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 1 | Denser housing, larger or shared households |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 East Perth (503021295). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Food & Beverage viability: High
The food & beverage opportunity in East Perth scores 61 out of 100. With a population of 12,309, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited food & beverage outlet. At about 1 existing food & beverage operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($104,500) runs above the state average ($98,804), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
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 East Perth
Acai Brothers
Boost Juice
Cold Rock Ice Creamery
Donut Bros
Bucking Bull
Chicken Treat
How East Perth compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Perth | 12,309 | $104,500 | 6.4% | Food & Beverage | 61 |
| Busselton Surrounds | 12,306 | $94,800 | 14.4% | Food & Beverage | 61 |
| Dianella - North | 12,295 | $97,800 | 1.1% | Food & Beverage | 54 |
| Mount Hawthorn - Leederville | 12,266 | $136,900 | 9.0% | Food & Beverage | 68 |
| Safety Bay - Shoalwater | 12,415 | $70,500 | 4.3% | Food & Beverage | 50 |
| Geraldton | 12,421 | $59,400 | 1.9% | Food & Beverage | 45 |
| Esperance | 12,457 | $77,600 | 0.8% | Food & Beverage | 49 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for East Perth?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Food & Beverage scores highest for East Perth at 61/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Bakery & Dessert and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in East Perth?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Food & Beverage franchises run $250,000–$750,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=210). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is East Perth good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 52/100 in East Perth, with about 2 existing operators in the trade area (Moderate 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.