Franchise opportunities in Girrawheen, WA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
42Girrawheen snapshot
| Metric | Girrawheen | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,222 | 16,989 | -46% |
| Median household income | $64,400 | $98,804 | -35% |
| 5-year population growth | 2.1% | 9.0% | -6.9 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Girrawheen, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Girrawheen | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.6 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,239/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,422/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $582/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $293/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,400/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 Girrawheen (505031102). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Girrawheen scores 42 out of 100. With a population of 9,222, 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 ($64,400) 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.
Available franchise opportunities in Girrawheen
Bucking Bull
Chicken Treat
Cafe2U
Degani
Advanced Hair Studio
Hairhouse
How Girrawheen compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girrawheen | 9,222 | $64,400 | 2.1% | Quick-Service Food | 42 |
| Gingin - Dandaragan | 9,224 | $68,700 | 7.4% | Quick-Service Food | 48 |
| 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 Girrawheen?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Girrawheen at 42/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Girrawheen?
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 Girrawheen good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 39/100 in Girrawheen, 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.