Factor Breakdown
Each factor is scored 1–10. Higher demand is better; lower rent, competition, and seasonality are better. Tourism is context-dependent.
Business-Type Scores
Scores use engine-derived weights: cafés weight demand and rent most heavily; restaurants factor tourism; retail factors tourism and demand equally.
Analyst Notes — Dickson
Inner-north multicultural precinct with strong local loyalty and repeat-visit culture
Established Asian dining strip reduces risk for complementary food operators
Rent ($280–$380/m²) is meaningfully lower than Braddon for similar inner-city access
Walking distance from multiple ACT government offices and Northbourne Avenue apartments
Low tourist exposure insulates operators from seasonal revenue swings
Methodology: Scores are engine-derived from five observable inputs (demand strength, rent pressure, competition density, seasonality risk, tourism dependency — each 1–10). These feed into business-type-specific weighted composites via a single scoring engine used across all markets. Scores are relative estimates calibrated across all Canberra suburbs — a score of 80 indicates materially better conditions than 65; it is not a success probability or guarantee.
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