Franchise opportunities in Piara Waters - Forrestdale, WA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
803. Coffee & Café
79Piara Waters - Forrestdale snapshot
| Metric | Piara Waters - Forrestdale | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,660 | 16,989 | -2% |
| Median household income | $126,900 | $98,804 | +28% |
| 5-year population growth | 57.3% | 9.0% | +48.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Piara Waters - Forrestdale, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Piara Waters - Forrestdale | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 3.2 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,441/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,522/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,105/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $420/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,028/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Piara Waters - Forrestdale (506011308). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Piara Waters - Forrestdale scores 80 out of 100. With a population of 16,660, 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 ($126,900) runs above the state average ($98,804), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 57.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 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.
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How Piara Waters - Forrestdale compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piara Waters - Forrestdale | 16,660 | $126,900 | 57.3% | Quick-Service Food | 80 |
| Balcatta - Hamersley | 16,578 | $84,500 | 3.7% | Quick-Service Food | 62 |
| Duncraig | 16,504 | $124,500 | 4.0% | Quick-Service Food | 73 |
| Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield | 16,500 | $90,400 | 5.7% | Quick-Service Food | 65 |
| Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood | 16,399 | $98,600 | 7.7% | Bakery & Dessert | 69 |
| Aveley | 16,261 | $111,100 | 33.1% | Retail | 76 |
| Booragoon | 15,993 | $111,700 | 6.2% | Bakery & Dessert | 71 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Piara Waters - Forrestdale?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Piara Waters - Forrestdale at 80/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Coffee & Café.
How much does a franchise cost in Piara Waters - Forrestdale?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Quick-Service Food franchises run $350,000–$900,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=96). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Piara Waters - Forrestdale good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 79/100 in Piara Waters - Forrestdale, 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.