Franchise opportunities in Thornlie, WA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
2. Quick-Service Food
683. Education & Tutoring
65Thornlie snapshot
| Metric | Thornlie | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,586 | 16,989 | +45% |
| Median household income | $81,700 | $98,804 | -17% |
| 5-year population growth | 2.5% | 9.0% | -6.5 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Thornlie, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Thornlie | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 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 | $1,571/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,825/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $682/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $330/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,625/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 Thornlie (506041137). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Real Estate viability: High
The real estate opportunity in Thornlie scores 69 out of 100. With a population of 24,586, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 real estate outlet. At about 1 existing real estate operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($81,700) sits below the state average ($98,804), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Pet Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Childcare & Early Learning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 3 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 2 | 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 Thornlie
Belle Property
Century 21 Australia
Bucking Bull
Chicken Treat
How Thornlie compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornlie | 24,586 | $81,700 | 2.5% | Real Estate | 69 |
| Butler - Merriwa - Ridgewood | 24,594 | $80,200 | 1.7% | Quick-Service Food | 67 |
| Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale | 24,139 | $67,900 | 23.4% | Real Estate | 72 |
| Canning Vale - East | 25,396 | $117,500 | 6.3% | Quick-Service Food | 83 |
| Bayswater - Embleton - Bedford | 25,412 | $104,600 | 6.4% | Quick-Service Food | 80 |
| Morley | 23,558 | $82,300 | 4.3% | Real Estate | 70 |
| Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine | 23,402 | $129,500 | 11.4% | Automotive | 85 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Thornlie?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Real Estate scores highest for Thornlie at 69/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Quick-Service Food and Education & Tutoring.
How much does a franchise cost in Thornlie?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Real Estate franchises run $80,000–$300,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=39). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Thornlie good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 59/100 in Thornlie, with about 4 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.