Franchise opportunities in Karratha, WA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
832. Home & Trade Services
80Karratha snapshot
| Metric | Karratha | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,888 | 16,989 | +5% |
| Median household income | $166,100 | $98,804 | +68% |
| 5-year population growth | 9.3% | 9.0% | +0.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Karratha, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Karratha | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.8 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $3,194/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $3,497/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,570/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $320/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,972/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Karratha (510031272). 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 Karratha scores 83 out of 100. With a population of 17,888, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 2 existing quick-service food operators, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($166,100) runs above the state average ($98,804), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 9.3% over five years, ahead of the state pace of 9.0%, new demand is still arriving.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home & Trade Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 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 Karratha
Bucking Bull
Chicken Treat
Jim's Antennas
Jim's Bathrooms
Beds R Us
Bedshed
How Karratha compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karratha | 17,888 | $166,100 | 9.3% | Quick-Service Food | 83 |
| South Perth - Kensington | 17,876 | $109,900 | 2.8% | Quick-Service Food | 73 |
| East Victoria Park - Carlisle | 17,906 | $102,600 | 3.7% | Quick-Service Food | 72 |
| Melville | 18,036 | $119,200 | 6.9% | Quick-Service Food | 79 |
| Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora | 17,649 | $90,800 | 7.3% | Quick-Service Food | 70 |
| Success - Hammond Park | 18,130 | $118,200 | 17.1% | Quick-Service Food | 82 |
| Subiaco - Shenton Park | 18,174 | $111,400 | 5.5% | Quick-Service Food | 77 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Karratha?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Karratha at 83/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Home & Trade Services and Retail.
How much does a franchise cost in Karratha?
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 Karratha good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 69/100 in Karratha, with about 3 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.