Franchise opportunities in Gingin - Dandaragan, WA
Geography: this report covers the Gingin - Dandaragan area (ABS SA2). Demographics from the ABS Census 2021.
How this opportunity score works
The score is a weighted 0–100 research signal, not a site-selection decision. It combines, per category:
- Demand (category fit for the population) — 30%
- Competition gap (trade-area model, more room scores higher) — 25%
- Demographic fit (income vs the category) — 20%
- 5-year population growth (percentile) — 15%
- Franchise availability (systems recruiting here) — 10%
Inputs: ABS Census 2021 (population, income, growth) and a trade-area competition model using OpenStreetMap / ABS business data where available. It doesn’t model rent, site specifics or local trading conditions, treat it as a starting point for research, then confirm on the ground and with the franchisor. See our methodology.
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For sale & open territories in Gingin - Dandaragan
161 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Gingin - Dandaragan:
Bucking Bull
Chatime
Cafe2U
Degani
Advanced Hair Studio
Hairhouse
Gingin - Dandaragan on the map
Where Gingin - Dandaragan sits and the real local businesses around its centre, the operators a new franchise would compete with. Tap a pin for the business name and type.
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
48What it costs to start in Gingin - Dandaragan
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Gingin - Dandaragan best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Gingin - Dandaragan fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 48 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 44 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 38 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 35 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 30 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 28 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsGingin - Dandaragan’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Gingin - Dandaragan snapshot
| Metric | Gingin - Dandaragan | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,224 | 16,989 | -46% |
| Median household income | $68,700 | $98,804 | -30% |
| 5-year population growth | 7.4% | 9.0% | -1.6 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Gingin - Dandaragan, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Gingin - Dandaragan | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 years | Older market, skews to health, home and aged-support services |
| Average household size | 2.3 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,321/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,654/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $684/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $295/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,644/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Gingin - Dandaragan (509021239). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Gingin - Dandaragan lives, works and is housed, and what each signal means for siting a franchise here. All figures are real ABS Census 2021 counts for this area.
| Measure | Gingin - Dandaragan | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 18.3% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 30.7% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 44.3% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 93.4% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0.8% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 69.5% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 27.5% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Gingin - Dandaragan, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Gingin - Dandaragan scores 48 out of 100. With a population of 9,224, 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 ($68,700) sits below the state average ($98,804), which can favour value-led formats.
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.
How Gingin - Dandaragan compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gingin - Dandaragan | 9,224 | $68,700 | 7.4% | Quick-Service Food | 48 |
| Girrawheen | 9,222 | $64,400 | 2.1% | Quick-Service Food | 42 |
| Cloverdale | 9,187 | $79,000 | 8.8% | Quick-Service Food | 51 |
| Kalgoorlie - North | 9,094 | $130,700 | 0.6% | Quick-Service Food | 56 |
| Collie | 9,086 | $64,200 | 2.6% | Quick-Service Food | 42 |
| Casuarina - Wandi | 9,470 | $118,900 | 46.3% | Quick-Service Food | 66 |
| Claremont (WA) | 9,544 | $107,500 | 10.5% | Quick-Service Food | 62 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Gingin - Dandaragan?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Gingin - Dandaragan at 48/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Gingin - Dandaragan?
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 Gingin - Dandaragan good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 44/100 in Gingin - Dandaragan, 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.
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