Franchise opportunities in Mount Lawley - Inglewood, WA
Geography: this report covers the Mount Lawley - Inglewood 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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Top 3 franchise categories by opportunity score
2. Home & Trade Services
68What it costs to start in Mount Lawley - Inglewood
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Mount Lawley - Inglewood best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Mount Lawley - Inglewood fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 70 |
| Home & Trade Services | $51,000–$128,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 68 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 68 |
| Beauty & Health | $150,000–$494,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 67 |
| Mortgage & Finance | $60,000–$124,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 67 |
| B2B Services | $63,000–$109,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 66 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Mount Lawley - Inglewood’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Mount Lawley - Inglewood snapshot
| Metric | Mount Lawley - Inglewood | Typical WA area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,514 | 12,976 | +35% |
| Median household income | $108,100 | $98,100 | +10% |
| 5-year population growth | 1.4% | 5.9% | -4.5 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Mount Lawley - Inglewood, 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 Lawley - Inglewood | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.2 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $2,079/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $3,117/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,118/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $340/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,200/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 Mount Lawley - Inglewood (503021039). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Mount Lawley - Inglewood 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 | Mount Lawley - Inglewood | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 35.7% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 33.1% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 28.7% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 54.7% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 26.5% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 60.3% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 34.4% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Mount Lawley - Inglewood, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Mount Lawley - Inglewood scores 70 out of 100. With a population of 17,514, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 2 existing quick-service food operators, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($108,100) runs above the typical comparable area in the state ($98,100), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home & Trade Services | 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 Mount Lawley - Inglewood compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Lawley - Inglewood | 17,514 | $108,100 | 1.4% | Quick-Service Food | 70 |
| Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora | 17,649 | $90,800 | 7.3% | Quick-Service Food | 71 |
| South Perth - Kensington | 17,876 | $109,900 | 2.8% | Quick-Service Food | 73 |
| Karratha | 17,888 | $166,100 | 9.3% | Quick-Service Food | 83 |
| East Victoria Park - Carlisle | 17,906 | $102,600 | 3.7% | Quick-Service Food | 72 |
| Melville | 18,036 | $119,200 | 6.9% | Quick-Service Food | 79 |
| Success - Hammond Park | 18,130 | $118,200 | 17.1% | Quick-Service Food | 82 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Mount Lawley - Inglewood?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Mount Lawley - Inglewood at 70/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Home & Trade Services and Retail.
How much does a franchise cost in Mount Lawley - Inglewood?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Quick-Service Food systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $337,000–$675,000 (173 systems), a $45,000 median initial fee (9 systems), a 6.0% median royalty (9 systems) and a 4.3% median marketing levy (9 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Mount Lawley - Inglewood good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 56/100 in Mount Lawley - Inglewood, with about 3 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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