Is Redcliffe suitable for a restaurant?
Demand 6/10: an inner-east City of Belmont suburb between Perth Airport and the Swan River (5,030 residents; median age 38; 40.0% rented) actively gentrifying since the Redcliffe station opened on the new Airport line (October 2022) — older stock plus new infill/apartment development around the station precinct, with the Garvey Park Swan River foreshore a key amenity.
Demand 6/10: an inner-east City of Belmont suburb between Perth Airport and the Swan River (5,030 residents; median age 38; 40.0% rented) actively gentrifying since the Redcliffe station opened on the new Airport line (October 2022) — older stock plus new infill/apartment development around the station precinct, with the Garvey Park Swan River foreshore a key amenity.
Competition 5/10: an early-mover value-to-quality café/casual on the station precinct rides the gentrification, but the resident base is still modest and mid-sized today.
Demand
6/10
Rent pressure
5/10 (lower is better)
Competition
5/10 (lower is better)
Scores combine suburb engine factors (demand, rent, competition, seasonality, tourism) weighted for restaurants. A CAUTION verdict at suburb centre does not replace address-level analysis.
Thinking of opening a restaurant in Redcliffe?
These rankings show existing businesses at suburb-centre level. A Locatalyze report analyses your exact address — expected revenue, costs, profitability, competition within 500m, and investment risk before you sign a lease.
Run free analysis →What makes restaurants in Redcliffe successful?
Avg rating
4.0★
Avg reviews
182
Venues sampled
10
500+ reviews
1
4.4★+ incumbents
2
Avg price tier
$
Across 10 restaurants within ~1000m of Redcliffe, the average Google rating is 4.0★ from 182 reviews per venue. 1 venue exceeds 500 reviews — a sign of repeat local trade, not one-off tourist spikes. 2 operators sit at 4.4★+ with 150+ reviews, so new entrants must differentiate on format or daypart rather than matching incumbents menu-for-menu. 7 of 10 venues report a Google price tier; the average positioning is $.
What entrepreneurs can learn from top restaurants
Ranked by success score (Google rating, review volume, prominence) within ~1000m of the suburb centre — study incumbents before you open, not browse like a directory.
1. SAHARA KEBABDominant
★★★★½ 4.8 (165 reviews)
Strong 4.8★ average with solid review depth — customers actively recommend this restaurant. Likely the benchmark incumbent new entrants are measured against.
Gap for newcomers: Avoid head-on cuisine overlap — pick an under-served format (counter-service, wine bar snacks, or family early dining).
2. Kwik Koffee Perth AirportEstablished
★★★★½ 4.5 (183 reviews)
Strong 4.5★ average with solid review depth — customers actively recommend this restaurant.
Gap for newcomers: Avoid head-on cuisine overlap — pick an under-served format (counter-service, wine bar snacks, or family early dining).
3. Hungry Jack's Burgers RedcliffeGrowing
★★★½☆ 3.5 (582 reviews)
High footfall visibility — 582 reviews mean this venue is on the local shortlist. Value-tier positioning with high volume — wins on convenience and price, not premium experience.
Gap for newcomers: Focus on a specific occasion (date night, quick lunch, or group dining) the top venues do not own.
4. Sushi Sushi DFO PerthEstablished
★★★★☆ 4.0 (163 reviews)
Above-average 4.0★ rating shows the offer resonates with local trade. Value-tier positioning with high volume — wins on convenience and price, not premium experience.
Gap for newcomers: Focus on a specific occasion (date night, quick lunch, or group dining) the top venues do not own.
5. Coffee Capp’italGrowing
★★★½☆ 3.6 (214 reviews)
High footfall visibility — 214 reviews mean this venue is on the local shortlist. Central position captures pass-by and destination traffic.
Gap for newcomers: Focus on a specific occasion (date night, quick lunch, or group dining) the top venues do not own.
6. Mad Mex DFO PerthGrowing
★★★½☆ 3.7 (170 reviews)
High footfall visibility — 170 reviews mean this venue is on the local shortlist. Central position captures pass-by and destination traffic.
Gap for newcomers: Focus on a specific occasion (date night, quick lunch, or group dining) the top venues do not own.
7. KFC Perth AirportGrowing
★★★½☆ 3.6 (195 reviews)
High footfall visibility — 195 reviews mean this venue is on the local shortlist. Value-tier positioning with high volume — wins on convenience and price, not premium experience.
Gap for newcomers: Focus on a specific occasion (date night, quick lunch, or group dining) the top venues do not own.
8. Republic of CoffeeEmerging
★★★½☆ 3.8 (66 reviews)
Visible local operator within walking distance of the suburb centre.
Gap for newcomers: Focus on a specific occasion (date night, quick lunch, or group dining) the top venues do not own.
9. NightOwl ConvenienceGrowing
★★★★☆ 4.0 (52 reviews)
Above-average 4.0★ rating shows the offer resonates with local trade.
Gap for newcomers: Focus on a specific occasion (date night, quick lunch, or group dining) the top venues do not own.
10. Sushi Hub Dunreath VillageGrowing
★★★★☆ 4.4 (34 reviews)
Above-average 4.4★ rating shows the offer resonates with local trade. Central position captures pass-by and destination traffic.
Gap for newcomers: Focus on a specific occasion (date night, quick lunch, or group dining) the top venues do not own.
Thinking of opening a restaurant in Redcliffe?
These rankings show existing businesses at suburb-centre level. A Locatalyze report analyses your exact address — expected revenue, costs, profitability, competition within 500m, and investment risk before you sign a lease.
Run free analysis →Biggest risks — and why businesses succeed here
Why operators win
- ✔ Relatively stable year-round trade (low seasonality risk)
Biggest risks
- ✖ Several incumbents with 4.4★+ and deep review counts set a high quality bar
Before you sign a lease in Redcliffe
Checklist derived from engine scores and restaurant competitor data — not generic opening advice.
- Run a Locatalyze report on your exact lease address — Redcliffe suburb-centre scores can differ from your frontage by 500m+.
- 2 incumbents sit at 4.4★+ with 150+ reviews — interview regulars on what those operators miss before copying their menu.
- Suburb-level restaurant score is 59/100 — treat this as a filter; a strong corner on the right strip may still work with address-level analysis.
Thinking of opening a restaurant in Redcliffe?
These rankings show existing businesses at suburb-centre level. A Locatalyze report analyses your exact address — expected revenue, costs, profitability, competition within 500m, and investment risk before you sign a lease.
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