Franchise opportunities in South Lake - Cockburn Central, WA
Geography: this report covers the South Lake - Cockburn Central 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 South Lake - Cockburn Central
161 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover South Lake - Cockburn Central:
Acai Brothers
Boost Juice
Cold Rock Ice Creamery
Donut Bros
Bucking Bull
Chatime
South Lake - Cockburn Central on the map
Where South Lake - Cockburn Central 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
1. Food & Beverage
522. Bakery & Dessert
473. Quick-Service Food
45What it costs to start in South Lake - Cockburn Central
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit South Lake - Cockburn Central best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | South Lake - Cockburn Central fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 52 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 47 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 45 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 45 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 43 |
| Lawn & Garden | $40K–$130K | $28,000 | 8.0% | 43 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsSouth Lake - Cockburn Central’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
South Lake - Cockburn Central snapshot
| Metric | South Lake - Cockburn Central | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,153 | 16,989 | -28% |
| Median household income | $89,200 | $98,804 | -10% |
| 5-year population growth | 2.5% | 9.0% | -6.5 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in South Lake - Cockburn Central, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | South Lake - Cockburn Central | 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 | $1,715/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,089/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $838/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $360/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,680/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 South Lake - Cockburn Central (507011159). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How South Lake - Cockburn Central 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 | South Lake - Cockburn Central | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 27.7% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 41.4% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 28.3% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 78.4% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 12.1% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 68.4% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 27.3% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, South Lake - Cockburn Central, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Food & Beverage viability: High
The food & beverage opportunity in South Lake - Cockburn Central scores 52 out of 100. With a population of 12,153, 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 ($89,200) sits below the state average ($98,804), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 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 South Lake - Cockburn Central compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lake - Cockburn Central | 12,153 | $89,200 | 2.5% | Food & Beverage | 52 |
| Harrisdale | 12,079 | $125,400 | 27.9% | Food & Beverage | 69 |
| Alexander Heights - Koondoola | 12,077 | $77,700 | -2.2% | Food & Beverage | 44 |
| Baldivis - North | 12,073 | $101,800 | 39.7% | Food & Beverage | 63 |
| Applecross - Ardross | 12,063 | $126,600 | 4.1% | Food & Beverage | 63 |
| Lesmurdie - Bickley - Carmel | 12,057 | $107,600 | 0.6% | Food & Beverage | 55 |
| Manning - Waterford | 12,049 | $111,600 | 1.3% | Food & Beverage | 57 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for South Lake - Cockburn Central?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Food & Beverage scores highest for South Lake - Cockburn Central at 52/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Bakery & Dessert and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in South Lake - Cockburn Central?
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 South Lake - Cockburn Central good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 42/100 in South Lake - Cockburn Central, 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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