Franchise opportunities in Lockridge - Kiara, WA
Geography: this report covers the Lockridge - Kiara area (ABS SA2). Demographics from the ABS Census 2021.
How this opportunity score works
The score is a weighted 0–100 research signal, not a site-selection decision. It combines, per category:
- Demand (category fit for the population) — 30%
- Competition gap (trade-area model, more room scores higher) — 25%
- Demographic fit (income vs the category) — 20%
- 5-year population growth (percentile) — 15%
- Franchise availability (systems recruiting here) — 10%
Inputs: ABS Census 2021 (population, income, growth) and a trade-area competition model using OpenStreetMap / ABS business data where available. It doesn’t model rent, site specifics or local trading conditions, treat it as a starting point for research, then confirm on the ground and with the franchisor. See our methodology.
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For sale & open territories in Lockridge - Kiara
161 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Lockridge - Kiara:
Acai Brothers
Boost Juice
Cold Rock Ice Creamery
Donut Bros
Bucking Bull
Chatime
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Top 3 franchise categories by opportunity score
3. Quick-Service Food
57What it costs to start in Lockridge - Kiara
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Lockridge - Kiara best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Lockridge - Kiara fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | $650,000–$1,475,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 63 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 60 |
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 57 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 57 |
| Mortgage & Finance | $60,000–$124,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 56 |
| B2B Services | $63,000–$109,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 55 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Lockridge - Kiara’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Lockridge - Kiara snapshot
| Metric | Lockridge - Kiara | Typical WA area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,983 | 12,976 | +0% |
| Median household income | $94,200 | $98,100 | -4% |
| 5-year population growth | 18.1% | 5.9% | +12.2 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Lockridge - Kiara, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Lockridge - Kiara | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.7 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,812/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,106/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $827/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $325/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,820/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Lockridge - Kiara (504031062). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Lockridge - Kiara lives, works and is housed, and what each signal means for siting a franchise here. All figures are real ABS Census 2021 counts for this area.
| Measure | Lockridge - Kiara | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 21.2% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 54.4% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 22.3% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 88.1% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 1% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 74.9% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 22.1% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Lockridge - Kiara, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Food & Beverage viability: High
The food & beverage opportunity in Lockridge - Kiara scores 63 out of 100. With a population of 12,983, 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 ($94,200) sits below the typical comparable area in the state ($98,100), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 18.1% over five years, ahead of the typical comparable area in the state (5.9%), so new demand is still arriving.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 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.
How Lockridge - Kiara compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockridge - Kiara | 12,983 | $94,200 | 18.1% | Food & Beverage | 63 |
| Waikiki | 12,969 | $83,800 | 1.4% | Food & Beverage | 52 |
| The Vines | 12,895 | $115,300 | 26.4% | Food & Beverage | 69 |
| Murdoch - Kardinya | 12,894 | $94,800 | 0.4% | Food & Beverage | 54 |
| Eaton - Pelican Point | 12,789 | $90,400 | 7.1% | Food & Beverage | 58 |
| South Bunbury - Bunbury | 13,213 | $77,300 | 5.7% | Food & Beverage | 55 |
| Tuart Hill - Joondanna | 13,245 | $82,600 | 5.7% | Food & Beverage | 56 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Lockridge - Kiara?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Food & Beverage scores highest for Lockridge - Kiara at 63/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Bakery & Dessert and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Lockridge - Kiara?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Food & Beverage systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $650,000–$1,475,000 (17 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Lockridge - Kiara good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 54/100 in Lockridge - Kiara, with about 2 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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