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Academic, medical, wealthy, established

Is Nedlands a Good Place for a Cafe, Restaurant
or Retail Shop? (Perth)

Nedlands is one of Perth's most prestigious suburbs, home to UWA, QEII Medical Centre, and long-established professional families. The Broadway retail strip and the hospital precinct create a unique dual-demand environment.

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Population
~10,000
Avg Income
$105,000
Foot Traffic
Moderate
Parking
Moderate
Rent Range
$2,500–$6,000/month

Demand by Business Type

How well does Nedlands suit each type of business?

Cafes
RECOMMENDED
57/100
Restaurants
RECOMMENDED
54/100
Retail
RECOMMENDED
52/100
Gyms
55/100
Takeaway
57/100

Market Insight

Nedlands has two distinct demand drivers: the university/student population and the medical precinct. These operate on different timing cycles — QEII drives weekday demand, UWA drives term-time demand. A café serving both segments with quality coffee and accessible pricing is the proven model.

— Locatalyze Market Analysis

Top Commercial Streets

Broadway
Stirling Highway

Nearby Traffic Drivers

University of Western Australia
QEII Medical Centre
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital nearby
Matilda Bay

Best suited for

Business types with strong opportunity in Nedlands

Cafes Restaurants Retail

Tougher market

Takeaway Gyms

Who shops here

Academics, medical professionals, established families, university students
Suburb Vibe
Academic, medical, wealthy, established

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