Is Clarkson suitable for a retail store?
Demand 6/10: northern coastal growth with Mandurah line station — trade builds with population.
Demand 6/10: northern coastal growth with Mandurah line station — trade builds with population.
Rent 3/10: accessible entry; model 18-month local habit formation.
Demand
6/10
Rent pressure
3/10 (lower is better)
Competition
5/10 (lower is better)
Scores combine suburb engine factors (demand, rent, competition, seasonality, tourism) weighted for retail stores. A CAUTION verdict at suburb centre does not replace address-level analysis.
Thinking of opening a retail store in Clarkson?
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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Avg rating
4.4★
Avg reviews
365
Venues sampled
10
500+ reviews
2
Avg price tier
$
Across 10 retail within ~1500m of Clarkson, the average Google rating is 4.4★ from 365 reviews per venue. 2 venues exceed 500 reviews — a sign of repeat local trade, not one-off tourist spikes. No single venue dominates on both rating and review depth — the market may still be contestable for a focused retail store concept.
What entrepreneurs can learn from top retail stores
Ranked by success score (Google rating, review volume, prominence) within ~1500m of the suburb centre — study incumbents before you open, not browse like a directory.
1. Connor Ocean KeysDominant
★★★★☆ 4.2 (2,030 reviews)
Strong 4.2★ average with solid review depth — customers actively recommend this retail. Likely the benchmark incumbent new entrants are measured against.
Gap for newcomers: A service-heavy or experiential retail concept can win where product-only formats look interchangeable.
2. Kmart ClarksonEstablished
★★★★☆ 4.1 (1,374 reviews)
Above-average 4.1★ 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: A service-heavy or experiential retail concept can win where product-only formats look interchangeable.
3. Crystal ClarityEstablished
★★★★½ 4.9 (45 reviews)
Above-average 4.9★ rating shows the offer resonates with local trade. Central position captures pass-by and destination traffic.
Gap for newcomers: A service-heavy or experiential retail concept can win where product-only formats look interchangeable.
4. Scents Perfume Specialists ClarksonGrowing
★★★★☆ 4.3 (48 reviews)
Above-average 4.3★ rating shows the offer resonates with local trade. Central position captures pass-by and destination traffic.
Gap for newcomers: A service-heavy or experiential retail concept can win where product-only formats look interchangeable.
5. LowesGrowing
★★★★☆ 4.3 (41 reviews)
Above-average 4.3★ rating shows the offer resonates with local trade.
Gap for newcomers: A service-heavy or experiential retail concept can win where product-only formats look interchangeable.
6. Shaver Shop Ocean KeysEstablished
★★★★½ 4.7 (27 reviews)
Above-average 4.7★ rating shows the offer resonates with local trade. Central position captures pass-by and destination traffic.
Gap for newcomers: A service-heavy or experiential retail concept can win where product-only formats look interchangeable.
7. Cotton OnEmerging
★★★½☆ 3.7 (40 reviews)
Visible local operator within walking distance of the suburb centre. Central position captures pass-by and destination traffic.
Gap for newcomers: A service-heavy or experiential retail concept can win where product-only formats look interchangeable.
8. Inhales YogaEstablished
★★★★★ 5.0 (14 reviews)
Above-average 5.0★ rating shows the offer resonates with local trade. Central position captures pass-by and destination traffic.
Gap for newcomers: A service-heavy or experiential retail concept can win where product-only formats look interchangeable.
9. Joondalup TrophiesEstablished
★★★★½ 4.7 (15 reviews)
Above-average 4.7★ rating shows the offer resonates with local trade.
Gap for newcomers: A service-heavy or experiential retail concept can win where product-only formats look interchangeable.
10. Bras N Things Ocean KeysGrowing
★★★★☆ 4.4 (15 reviews)
Above-average 4.4★ rating shows the offer resonates with local trade. Central position captures pass-by and destination traffic.
Gap for newcomers: A service-heavy or experiential retail concept can win where product-only formats look interchangeable.
Thinking of opening a retail store in Clarkson?
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
- ✔ Rent pressure lower than premium inner-city strips
- ✔ 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 Clarkson
Checklist derived from engine scores and retail store competitor data — not generic opening advice.
- Run a Locatalyze report on your exact lease address — Clarkson suburb-centre scores can differ from your frontage by 500m+.
Thinking of opening a retail store in Clarkson?
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 →