Franchise opportunities in Fremantle, WA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
482. Fitness & Wellbeing
473. Aged & Disability Support
45Fremantle snapshot
| Metric | Fremantle | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,000 | 103,076 | -69% |
| Median household income | $86,000 | $78,820 | +9% |
| 5-year population growth | 3.0% | 4.1% | -1.1 pts |
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Fremantle scores 48 out of 100. With a population of 32,000, there is a solid customer base — enough to sustain about 4 quick-service food outlets. At about 4 existing quick-service food operators, competition sits below typical metro density — an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($86,000) runs above the state average ($78,820), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness & Wellbeing | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Aged & Disability Support | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Home & Trade Services | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Cleaning | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 4 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 4 | 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 Fremantle
Domino's Pizza Australia
Guzman y Gomez
F45 Training
How Fremantle compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Score | Top category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremantle | 32,000 | 48 | Quick-Service Food |
| Newcastle | 322,278 | 75 | Quick-Service Food |
| Parramatta | 256,729 | 80 | Quick-Service Food |
| Geelong | 268,277 | 70 | Quick-Service Food |
| Gold Coast | 699,226 | 80 | Quick-Service Food |
Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Fremantle?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Fremantle at 48/100 — competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Fitness & Wellbeing and Aged & Disability Support.
How much does a franchise cost in Fremantle?
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 Fremantle good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 39/100 in Fremantle, with about 5 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.