Franchise opportunities in Forrestfield - Wattle Grove, WA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Health & Medical
723. Automotive
70Forrestfield - Wattle Grove snapshot
| Metric | Forrestfield - Wattle Grove | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,501 | 16,989 | +21% |
| Median household income | $95,600 | $98,804 | -3% |
| 5-year population growth | 6.8% | 9.0% | -2.2 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Forrestfield - Wattle Grove, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Forrestfield - Wattle Grove | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.7 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,839/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,141/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $855/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $360/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 Forrestfield - Wattle Grove (506051138). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Health & Medical viability: High
The health & medical opportunity in Forrestfield - Wattle Grove scores 72 out of 100. With a population of 20,501, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 health & medical outlet. At about 1 existing health & medical operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($95,600) sits below the state average ($98,804), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Cleaning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 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 Forrestfield - Wattle Grove
Australian Skin Clinics
Back In Motion
Amazing Clean
Electrodry Carpet Cleaning
ABS Auto
Auto Masters
How Forrestfield - Wattle Grove compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrestfield - Wattle Grove | 20,501 | $95,600 | 6.8% | Health & Medical | 72 |
| Nollamara - Westminster | 20,585 | $75,900 | 10.2% | Health & Medical | 69 |
| Halls Head - Erskine | 20,597 | $71,600 | 7.6% | Health & Medical | 66 |
| Australind - Leschenault | 19,997 | $99,300 | 12.1% | Cleaning | 74 |
| Busselton - West | 19,972 | $70,300 | 10.3% | Cleaning | 66 |
| Willetton | 19,943 | $113,300 | 6.7% | Cleaning | 76 |
| Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford | 21,094 | $77,700 | 8.0% | Health & Medical | 69 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Forrestfield - Wattle Grove?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Health & Medical scores highest for Forrestfield - Wattle Grove at 72/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Cleaning and Automotive.
How much does a franchise cost in Forrestfield - Wattle Grove?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Health & Medical franchises run $180,000–$650,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=47). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Forrestfield - Wattle Grove good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 66/100 in Forrestfield - Wattle Grove, 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.