Franchise opportunities in Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine, WA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Automotive
852. Real Estate
853. Quick-Service Food
83Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine snapshot
| Metric | Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,402 | 16,989 | +38% |
| Median household income | $129,500 | $98,804 | +31% |
| 5-year population growth | 11.4% | 9.0% | +2.4 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.8 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,490/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $3,006/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $977/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $460/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,500/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 Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine (505021089). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Automotive viability: High
The automotive opportunity in Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine scores 85 out of 100. With a population of 23,402, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 automotive outlet. At about 1 existing automotive operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($129,500) runs above the state average ($98,804), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 11.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Coffee & Café | 3 | Low | Gap |
| Pet Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Childcare & Early Learning | 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 Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine
ABS Auto
Auto Masters
Belle Property
Century 21 Australia
Bucking Bull
Chicken Treat
How Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine | 23,402 | $129,500 | 11.4% | Automotive | 85 |
| Morley | 23,558 | $82,300 | 4.3% | Real Estate | 70 |
| Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour | 23,054 | $117,900 | 14.1% | Real Estate | 84 |
| Huntingdale - Southern River | 22,727 | $110,000 | 15.3% | Automotive | 81 |
| Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale | 24,139 | $67,900 | 23.4% | Real Estate | 72 |
| Banjup | 22,562 | $127,700 | 25.0% | Automotive | 85 |
| Thornlie | 24,586 | $81,700 | 2.5% | Real Estate | 69 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Automotive scores highest for Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine at 85/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Real Estate and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Automotive franchises run $120,000–$500,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=62). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 82/100 in Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine, with about 3 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.