Franchise opportunities in Mundaring, WA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
2. Quick-Service Food
58Mundaring snapshot
| Metric | Mundaring | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,739 | 16,989 | -19% |
| Median household income | $104,700 | $98,804 | +6% |
| 5-year population growth | 4.6% | 9.0% | -4.4 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Mundaring, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Mundaring | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.7 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,013/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,291/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $820/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $380/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,000/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Mundaring (504021053). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Bakery & Dessert viability: High
The bakery & dessert opportunity in Mundaring scores 61 out of 100. With a population of 13,739, 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 ($104,700) runs above the state average ($98,804), supporting discretionary spend.
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.
Available franchise opportunities in Mundaring
Cold Rock Ice Creamery
Donut Bros
Bucking Bull
Chicken Treat
Beds R Us
Bedshed
How Mundaring compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mundaring | 13,739 | $104,700 | 4.6% | Bakery & Dessert | 61 |
| Maylands | 13,790 | $84,400 | 3.9% | Bakery & Dessert | 55 |
| Kalgoorlie | 13,824 | $123,400 | -3.3% | Bakery & Dessert | 59 |
| Kingsley | 13,598 | $104,600 | 0.7% | Bakery & Dessert | 57 |
| Hocking - Pearsall | 13,552 | $109,000 | 14.0% | Bakery & Dessert | 66 |
| Port Kennedy | 13,938 | $99,900 | -1.8% | Bakery & Dessert | 54 |
| Tapping - Ashby - Sinagra | 14,003 | $110,700 | 2.2% | Bakery & Dessert | 62 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Mundaring?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Mundaring at 61/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Quick-Service Food and Retail.
How much does a franchise cost in Mundaring?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Bakery & Dessert franchises run $200,000–$550,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=54). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Mundaring good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 56/100 in Mundaring, 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: Q2 2026 Fee Index.