Franchise opportunities in Mount Hawthorn - Leederville, WA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Food & Beverage
682. Bakery & Dessert
623. Quick-Service Food
60Mount Hawthorn - Leederville snapshot
| Metric | Mount Hawthorn - Leederville | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,266 | 16,989 | -28% |
| Median household income | $136,900 | $98,804 | +39% |
| 5-year population growth | 9.0% | 9.0% | +0.0 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Mount Hawthorn - Leederville, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Mount Hawthorn - Leederville | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.4 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $2,632/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $3,367/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,280/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $425/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,383/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 Mount Hawthorn - Leederville (503021038). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Food & Beverage viability: High
The food & beverage opportunity in Mount Hawthorn - Leederville scores 68 out of 100. With a population of 12,266, 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 ($136,900) runs above the state average ($98,804), supporting discretionary spend.
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.
Available franchise opportunities in Mount Hawthorn - Leederville
Acai Brothers
Boost Juice
Cold Rock Ice Creamery
Donut Bros
Bucking Bull
Chicken Treat
How Mount Hawthorn - Leederville compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hawthorn - Leederville | 12,266 | $136,900 | 9.0% | Food & Beverage | 68 |
| Dianella - North | 12,295 | $97,800 | 1.1% | Food & Beverage | 54 |
| Busselton Surrounds | 12,306 | $94,800 | 14.4% | Food & Beverage | 61 |
| East Perth | 12,309 | $104,500 | 6.4% | Food & Beverage | 61 |
| South Lake - Cockburn Central | 12,153 | $89,200 | 2.5% | Food & Beverage | 53 |
| Safety Bay - Shoalwater | 12,415 | $70,500 | 4.3% | Food & Beverage | 50 |
| Geraldton | 12,421 | $59,400 | 1.9% | Food & Beverage | 45 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Mount Hawthorn - Leederville?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Food & Beverage scores highest for Mount Hawthorn - Leederville at 68/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Bakery & Dessert and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Mount Hawthorn - Leederville?
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 Mount Hawthorn - Leederville good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 58/100 in Mount Hawthorn - Leederville, 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.