Franchise opportunities in Austral - Greendale, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Austral - Greendale 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 Austral - Greendale
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Austral - Greendale:
Acai Brothers
Boost Juice
Auntie Anne's
Bakers Delight
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Austral - Greendale on the map
Where Austral - Greendale 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. Food & Beverage
662. Bakery & Dessert
643. Quick-Service Food
61What it costs to start in Austral - Greendale
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Austral - Greendale best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Austral - Greendale fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 66 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 64 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 61 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 61 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 59 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 59 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsAustral - Greendale’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Austral - Greendale snapshot
| Metric | Austral - Greendale | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,581 | 20,009 | -37% |
| Median household income | $106,400 | $100,267 | +6% |
| 5-year population growth | 36.6% | 13.0% | +23.6 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Austral - Greendale, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Austral - Greendale | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 3.2 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,047/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,115/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $787/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $500/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,500/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 Austral - Greendale (127011505). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Austral - Greendale 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 | Austral - Greendale | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 27.4% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 37.6% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 29.5% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 92.6% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 1.9% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 84.2% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 13.8% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Austral - Greendale, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Food & Beverage viability: High
The food & beverage opportunity in Austral - Greendale scores 66 out of 100. With a population of 12,581, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited food & beverage outlet. At about 1 existing food & beverage operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($106,400) runs above the state average ($100,267), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 36.6% over five years, ahead of the state pace of 13.0%, new demand is still arriving.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 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 Austral - Greendale compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austral - Greendale | 12,581 | $106,400 | 36.6% | Food & Beverage | 66 |
| Mudgee | 12,581 | $90,600 | 4.7% | Food & Beverage | 56 |
| North Sydney - Lavender Bay | 12,585 | $140,900 | 10.7% | Food & Beverage | 69 |
| Oatley - Hurstville Grove | 12,588 | $126,800 | -3.4% | Food & Beverage | 58 |
| Leppington - Catherine Field | 12,617 | $118,100 | 112.6% | Food & Beverage | 70 |
| Swansea - Caves Beach | 12,517 | $73,800 | 6.1% | Food & Beverage | 52 |
| Valentine - Eleebana | 12,498 | $114,500 | 1.3% | Food & Beverage | 59 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Austral - Greendale?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Food & Beverage scores highest for Austral - Greendale at 66/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Bakery & Dessert and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Austral - Greendale?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Food & Beverage franchises run $250,000–$750,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=210). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Austral - Greendale good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 59/100 in Austral - Greendale, with about 2 existing operators in the trade area (Moderate 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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