Franchise opportunities in South Perth - Kensington, WA
Geography: this report covers the South Perth - Kensington 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 Perth - Kensington
161 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover South Perth - Kensington:
Bucking Bull
Chatime
Beds R Us
Bedshed
Jim's Antennas
Jim's Bathrooms
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
733. Home & Trade Services
70What it costs to start in South Perth - Kensington
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit South Perth - Kensington best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | South Perth - Kensington fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 73 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 71 |
| Home & Trade Services | $45K–$180K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 70 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 69 |
| Lawn & Garden | $40K–$130K | $28,000 | 8.0% | 69 |
| Mortgage & Finance | $45K–$140K | $30,000 | 8.0% | 69 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsSouth Perth - Kensington’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
South Perth - Kensington snapshot
| Metric | South Perth - Kensington | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,876 | 16,989 | +5% |
| Median household income | $109,900 | $98,804 | +11% |
| 5-year population growth | 2.8% | 9.0% | -6.2 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in South Perth - Kensington, 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 Perth - Kensington | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 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 | $2,113/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $3,007/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,131/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $375/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,388/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 South Perth - Kensington (506071147). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How South Perth - Kensington 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 Perth - Kensington | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 38.8% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 26% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 32% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 44.6% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 24.1% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 61.3% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 33.6% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, South Perth - Kensington, 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 South Perth - Kensington scores 73 out of 100. With a population of 17,876, 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 ($109,900) runs above the state average ($98,804), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Home & Trade Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 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 Perth - Kensington compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora | 17,649 | $90,800 | 7.3% | Quick-Service Food | 71 |
| Success - Hammond Park | 18,130 | $118,200 | 17.1% | Quick-Service Food | 82 |
| Subiaco - Shenton Park | 18,174 | $111,400 | 5.5% | Quick-Service Food | 77 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for South Perth - Kensington?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for South Perth - Kensington at 73/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Home & Trade Services.
How much does a franchise cost in South Perth - Kensington?
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 South Perth - Kensington good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 59/100 in South Perth - Kensington, 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: Q2 2026 Fee Index.
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