Franchise opportunities in Adamstown - Kotara, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Adamstown - Kotara area (ABS SA2). Demographics from the ABS Census 2021.
How this opportunity score works
The score is a weighted 0–100 research signal, not a site-selection decision. It combines, per category:
- Demand (category fit for the population) — 30%
- Competition gap (trade-area model, more room scores higher) — 25%
- Demographic fit (income vs the category) — 20%
- 5-year population growth (percentile) — 15%
- Franchise availability (systems recruiting here) — 10%
Inputs: ABS Census 2021 (population, income, growth) and a trade-area competition model using OpenStreetMap / ABS business data where available. It doesn’t model rent, site specifics or local trading conditions, treat it as a starting point for research, then confirm on the ground and with the franchisor. See our methodology.
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For sale & open territories in Adamstown - Kotara
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Adamstown - Kotara:
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
Arch Threading
Brazilian Beauty
Adamstown - Kotara on the map
Where Adamstown - Kotara sits and the real local businesses around its centre, the operators a new franchise would compete with. Tap a pin for the business name and type.
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
713. Beauty & Health
69What it costs to start in Adamstown - Kotara
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Adamstown - Kotara best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Adamstown - Kotara fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 71 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 71 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 69 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 69 |
| Lawn & Garden | $40K–$130K | $28,000 | 8.0% | 68 |
| Massage & Wellness | $120K–$400K | $38,000 | 6.0% | 68 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsAdamstown - Kotara’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Adamstown - Kotara snapshot
| Metric | Adamstown - Kotara | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,633 | 20,009 | -17% |
| Median household income | $107,700 | $100,267 | +7% |
| 5-year population growth | 3.8% | 13.0% | -9.2 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Adamstown - Kotara, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Adamstown - Kotara | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.6 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $2,071/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,525/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $937/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $410/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,167/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Adamstown - Kotara (111031222). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Adamstown - Kotara lives, works and is housed, and what each signal means for siting a franchise here. All figures are real ABS Census 2021 counts for this area.
| Measure | Adamstown - Kotara | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 27% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 36.6% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 34.7% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 82% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 6.8% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 71.7% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 23.7% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Adamstown - Kotara, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Adamstown - Kotara scores 71 out of 100. With a population of 16,633, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 2 existing quick-service food operators, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($107,700) runs above the state average ($100,267), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Massage & Wellness | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
Operator counts are a trade-area model derived from ABS population, not a live business census. Richer POI data (OpenStreetMap / Google Places) is ingested per methodology.
How Adamstown - Kotara compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamstown - Kotara | 16,633 | $107,700 | 3.8% | Quick-Service Food | 71 |
| Casula | 16,626 | $90,000 | 2.3% | Quick-Service Food | 65 |
| Waterloo | 16,615 | $105,500 | 6.9% | Quick-Service Food | 73 |
| Greystanes - South | 16,652 | $100,300 | -0.5% | Quick-Service Food | 64 |
| Tamworth - North | 16,612 | $78,700 | 7.6% | Quick-Service Food | 66 |
| Strathfield - East | 16,600 | $111,000 | -4.9% | Quick-Service Food | 65 |
| Wollongong - West | 16,595 | $82,900 | -4.7% | Quick-Service Food | 57 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Adamstown - Kotara?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Adamstown - Kotara at 71/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Beauty & Health.
How much does a franchise cost in Adamstown - Kotara?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Quick-Service Food franchises run $350,000–$900,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=96). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Adamstown - Kotara good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 69/100 in Adamstown - Kotara, with about 2 existing operators in the trade area (Strong suitability).
Demographics: ABS Census 2021 & Regional Population. Category scores combine ABS demographics with a trade-area competition model and live franchise availability, see methodology. Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index.
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