Franchise opportunities in Ellenbrook, WA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
Ellenbrook snapshot
| Metric | Ellenbrook | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,778 | 16,989 | +16% |
| Median household income | $95,900 | $98,804 | -3% |
| 5-year population growth | 4.7% | 9.0% | -4.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Ellenbrook, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Ellenbrook | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.9 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,844/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,064/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $815/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $350/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,800/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Ellenbrook (504031300). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Cleaning viability: High
The cleaning opportunity in Ellenbrook scores 69 out of 100. With a population of 19,778, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited cleaning outlet. At about 1 existing cleaning operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($95,900) sits below the state average ($98,804), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 2 | 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 Ellenbrook
Amazing Clean
Electrodry Carpet Cleaning
Australian Skin Clinics
Back In Motion
Advanced Hair Studio
Hairhouse
How Ellenbrook compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellenbrook | 19,778 | $95,900 | 4.7% | Cleaning | 69 |
| Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough | 19,764 | $104,600 | 5.5% | Cleaning | 72 |
| Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley | 19,647 | $135,700 | 1.0% | Cleaning | 74 |
| Willetton | 19,943 | $113,300 | 6.7% | Cleaning | 76 |
| Busselton - West | 19,972 | $70,300 | 10.3% | Cleaning | 66 |
| Australind - Leschenault | 19,997 | $99,300 | 12.1% | Cleaning | 74 |
| Carramar | 19,345 | $110,000 | 12.4% | Home & Trade Services | 78 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Ellenbrook?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Cleaning scores highest for Ellenbrook at 69/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Health & Medical and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Ellenbrook?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Cleaning franchises run $30,000–$120,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=88). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Ellenbrook good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 62/100 in Ellenbrook, with about 3 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.