What a trampoline park costs in Australia
The search data says people are pricing trampoline park franchises by name. The honest answer is that this is one of the most expensive venue categories in the country, and the published numbers deserve their caveats. Here they are, caveats included.
The equipment economics
Trampoline equipment prices internationally at roughly $100 to $300 per square metre for standard jump areas and $200 to $500 for feature zones, ninja courses, climbing, foam pits, before Australian freight and compliance. Add-ons price individually: foam pits $5,000 to $15,000, dodgeball courts $10,000 to $20,000, VR and zip line features to $75,000. Whole-park equipment packages internationally run $100,000 to $500,000 by size; treat Australian landed costs as sitting above those figures.
The franchise numbers
The best-known Australian trampoline franchise does not publish entry costs; franchise directories report an initial fee around $150,000 and total investment of $1,000,000 to $2,500,000, with ongoing royalties around 6% plus marketing. Those are directory figures, not the franchisor's own, so treat them as the shape of the commitment rather than a quote. The going-concern resale market tells its own story: existing centres periodically list for a fraction of build cost, which cuts both ways, cheaper entry for buyers, sobering exit values for builders.
The smaller doors into the category
Indoor soft-play centres start far lower: $50,000 to $250,000 typical for soft play, with Australian equipment guidance around $500 per square metre for the play fitout, and larger adventure formats $150,000 to $300,000 plus. A $200,000 soft-play build financed over five years runs about $990 a week, which against party bookings and entry pricing is a knowable business case in a way a $2m park is not.
Financing it
Play equipment and fitout write as equipment and fitout finance; the big franchise builds are property-and-covenant conversations as much as equipment ones. Property-backed borrowers generally price around 6% to 9% p.a. and non-property-backed deals around 9% to 13%, with approvals commonly back in 24 to 48 hours. Run your format through the repayment calculator, or start at fitout finance.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a trampoline park cost to open in Australia?
Franchise directories report $1,000,000 to $2,500,000 total investment for the best-known brand, with a franchise fee around $150,000. Independent equipment packages run $100,000 to $500,000 internationally before Australian freight and fitout.
What does an indoor play centre cost?
Soft-play centres run $50,000 to $250,000 typical, with play equipment around $500 per square metre, and larger adventure formats $150,000 to $300,000 plus.
Is buying an existing play centre cheaper than building?
Often dramatically: going-concern centres periodically list for a fraction of their build cost. The same fact is a warning about exit values for new builds.
Can a play centre fitout be financed?
Yes. Equipment and fitout write into one facility, and established-centre purchases with documented earnings are financeable as business acquisitions.
Format first, then the number
Tell us the format, soft play to full park, and we will come back with the weekly repayment, usually within a day.
This article is general information only and not financial, credit, or tax advice. Ventas Asset Lending is a finance broker, not a lender. Approvals are subject to lender assessment. Consider your own circumstances and speak to a qualified professional, including your accountant for any tax questions.