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Franchise opportunities in Joondalup, WA

Joondalup’s 167,381 residents give it a franchise opportunity score of 62/100. The strongest fit is Quick-Service Food (62/100), followed by Coffee & Café and Food & Beverage.
167,381Population (ABS 2021)
+5.5%5-year growth
$88,100Median household income
15Franchises recruiting nearby
Opportunity score62/100

Top 3 recommended franchise categories

1. Quick-Service Food

62
Strong $350,000$900,000 · 7 recruiting
Why Quick-Service Food in Joondalup? →

2. Coffee & Café

57
Strong $118,000$450,000 · 2 recruiting
Why Coffee & Café in Joondalup? →

3. Food & Beverage

56
Strong $250,000$750,000 · 3 recruiting
Why Food & Beverage in Joondalup? →

Joondalup snapshot

Joondalup vs Western Australia average
MetricJoondalupState avgDifference
Population167,381223,600-25%
Median household income$88,100$77,858+13%
5-year population growth5.5%6.0%-0.5 pts

Survival & viability analysis

Quick-Service Food viability: High

The quick-service food opportunity in Joondalup scores 62 out of 100. With a population of 167,381, this is a substantial catchment that could support roughly 22 quick-service food outlets in total. At about 22 existing quick-service food operators, competition sits below typical metro density — an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($88,100) runs above the state average ($77,858), supporting discretionary spend.

Nearby competition by category

Trade-area model — estimated operators and market status
CategoryEst. operatorsCompetitionStatus
Coffee & Café24LowGap
Quick-Service Food22LowGap
Hair & Barber21LowGap
Automotive10LowGap
Bakery & Dessert15LowGap
Childcare & Early Learning8LowGap

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 Joondalup

How Joondalup compares to nearby areas

LocationPopulationScoreTop category
Joondalup167,38162Quick-Service Food
Newcastle322,27876Quick-Service Food
Parramatta256,72982Quick-Service Food
Geelong268,27770Quick-Service Food
Gold Coast699,22681Quick-Service Food

Frequently asked questions

What franchise is best for Joondalup?

Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Joondalup at 62/100 — competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Food & Beverage.

How much does a franchise cost in Joondalup?

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 Joondalup good for a coffee franchise?

It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 57/100 in Joondalup, with about 24 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.