Franchise opportunities in Hamilton Hill, WA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
3. Bakery & Dessert
45Hamilton Hill snapshot
| Metric | Hamilton Hill | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,731 | 16,989 | -31% |
| Median household income | $72,600 | $98,804 | -27% |
| 5-year population growth | 8.4% | 9.0% | -0.6 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Hamilton Hill, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Hamilton Hill | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.2 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,396/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,864/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $765/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $320/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,733/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 Hamilton Hill (507011154). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Food & Beverage viability: High
The food & beverage opportunity in Hamilton Hill scores 51 out of 100. With a population of 11,731, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited food & beverage outlet. At about 1 existing food & beverage operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($72,600) sits below the state average ($98,804), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 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 Hamilton Hill
Acai Brothers
Boost Juice
Advanced Hair Studio
Hairhouse
Cold Rock Ice Creamery
Donut Bros
How Hamilton Hill compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Hill | 11,731 | $72,600 | 8.4% | Food & Beverage | 51 |
| Parmelia - Orelia | 11,715 | $67,200 | 4.4% | Food & Beverage | 47 |
| Mandurah - South | 11,701 | $53,800 | 12.5% | Food & Beverage | 49 |
| McKail - Willyung | 11,784 | $72,100 | 11.6% | Food & Beverage | 52 |
| Northam | 11,804 | $68,400 | 5.0% | Food & Beverage | 48 |
| South Hedland | 11,804 | $134,500 | 19.6% | Food & Beverage | 69 |
| Spearwood | 11,631 | $76,600 | 10.9% | Food & Beverage | 53 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Hamilton Hill?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Food & Beverage scores highest for Hamilton Hill at 51/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Hair & Barber and Bakery & Dessert.
How much does a franchise cost in Hamilton Hill?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Food & Beverage franchises run $250,000–$750,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=210). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Hamilton Hill good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 41/100 in Hamilton Hill, with about 2 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.