Franchise opportunities in Mandurah - South, WA
Geography: this report covers the Mandurah - South 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 Mandurah - South
161 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Mandurah - South:
Acai Brothers
Boost Juice
Advanced Hair Studio
Hairhouse
Cold Rock Ice Creamery
Donut Bros
Mandurah - South on the map
Where Mandurah - South sits and the real local businesses around its centre, the operators a new franchise would compete with. Tap a pin for the business name and type.
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
3. Bakery & Dessert
42What it costs to start in Mandurah - South
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Mandurah - South best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Mandurah - South fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 48 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 48 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 42 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 41 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 40 |
| B2B Services | $60K–$220K | $40,000 | 7.5% | 38 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsMandurah - South’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Mandurah - South snapshot
| Metric | Mandurah - South | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,701 | 16,989 | -31% |
| Median household income | $53,800 | $98,804 | -46% |
| 5-year population growth | 12.5% | 9.0% | +3.5 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Mandurah - South, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Mandurah - South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 years | Older market, skews to health, home and aged-support services |
| Average household size | 2.2 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,034/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,385/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $543/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $280/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,500/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Mandurah - South (502011028). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Mandurah - South 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 | Mandurah - South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 29.6% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 30.1% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 36.5% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 85.3% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 4.2% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 64.8% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 32.4% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 8.5% | Higher unemployment, price-sensitive spend, easier hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Mandurah - South, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Food & Beverage viability: High
The food & beverage opportunity in Mandurah - South scores 48 out of 100. With a population of 11,701, 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 ($53,800) sits below the state average ($98,804), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 12.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 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 Mandurah - South compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandurah - South | 11,701 | $53,800 | 12.5% | Food & Beverage | 48 |
| Parmelia - Orelia | 11,715 | $67,200 | 4.4% | Food & Beverage | 47 |
| Hamilton Hill | 11,731 | $72,600 | 8.4% | Food & Beverage | 51 |
| Spearwood | 11,631 | $76,600 | 10.9% | Food & Beverage | 53 |
| McKail - Willyung | 11,784 | $72,100 | 11.6% | Food & Beverage | 52 |
| Northam | 11,804 | $68,400 | 5.0% | Food & Beverage | 48 |
| South Hedland | 11,804 | $134,500 | 19.6% | Food & Beverage | 68 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Mandurah - South?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Food & Beverage scores highest for Mandurah - South at 48/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Hair & Barber and Bakery & Dessert.
How much does a franchise cost in Mandurah - South?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Food & Beverage franchises run $250,000–$750,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=210). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Mandurah - South good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 38/100 in Mandurah - South, with about 2 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.
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