Franchise opportunities in Madeley - Darch, WA
Geography: this report covers the Madeley - Darch 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 Madeley - Darch
161 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Madeley - Darch:
Cold Rock Ice Creamery
Donut Bros
Bucking Bull
Chatime
Beds R Us
Bedshed
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Top 3 franchise categories by opportunity score
What it costs to start in Madeley - Darch
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Madeley - Darch best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Madeley - Darch fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 69 |
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 66 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 66 |
| Beauty & Health | $150,000–$494,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 65 |
| Mortgage & Finance | $60,000–$124,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 65 |
| B2B Services | $63,000–$109,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 64 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Madeley - Darch’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Madeley - Darch snapshot
| Metric | Madeley - Darch | Typical WA area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,665 | 12,976 | +13% |
| Median household income | $117,600 | $98,100 | +20% |
| 5-year population growth | 6.3% | 5.9% | +0.4 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Madeley - Darch, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Madeley - Darch | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 3 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,261/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,440/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $854/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $450/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,000/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 Madeley - Darch (505031305). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Madeley - Darch 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 | Madeley - Darch | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 15.4% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 53.3% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 27.2% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 91% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 83.5% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 15.2% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Madeley - Darch, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Bakery & Dessert viability: High
The bakery & dessert opportunity in Madeley - Darch scores 69 out of 100. With a population of 14,665, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited bakery & dessert outlet. At about 1 existing bakery & dessert operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($117,600) runs above the typical comparable area in the state ($98,100), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 6.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Courier & Logistics | 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 Madeley - Darch compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeley - Darch | 14,665 | $117,600 | 6.3% | Bakery & Dessert | 69 |
| Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood | 14,469 | $80,400 | 1.0% | Bakery & Dessert | 54 |
| Alkimos - Eglinton | 14,418 | $105,600 | 74.8% | Bakery & Dessert | 70 |
| Clarkson | 14,403 | $91,600 | 7.0% | Bakery & Dessert | 62 |
| Riverton - Shelley - Rossmoyne | 14,957 | $106,700 | 7.4% | Bakery & Dessert | 68 |
| Joondalup - Edgewater | 14,328 | $92,800 | 0.4% | Bakery & Dessert | 56 |
| Currambine - Kinross | 14,274 | $115,800 | -0.4% | Bakery & Dessert | 61 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Madeley - Darch?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Madeley - Darch at 69/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Quick-Service Food and Retail.
How much does a franchise cost in Madeley - Darch?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Bakery & Dessert systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $350,000–$625,000 (41 systems) and a $50,000 median initial fee (5 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Madeley - Darch good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 64/100 in Madeley - Darch, 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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