Franchise opportunities in Balgownie - Fairy Meadow, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Balgownie - Fairy Meadow 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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Top 3 franchise categories by opportunity score
What it costs to start in Balgownie - Fairy Meadow
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Balgownie - Fairy Meadow best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Balgownie - Fairy Meadow fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health & Medical | $396,000–$775,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 64 |
| Automotive | $156,000–$500,000 | $40,000 | 6.5% | 63 |
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 62 |
| Real Estate | $80,000–$350,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 62 |
| Food & Beverage | $650,000–$1,475,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 60 |
| Coffee & Café | $300,000–$700,000 | $35,000 | 6.0% | 59 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Balgownie - Fairy Meadow’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Balgownie - Fairy Meadow snapshot
| Metric | Balgownie - Fairy Meadow | Typical NSW area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,542 | 14,643 | +47% |
| Median household income | $85,000 | $99,300 | -14% |
| 5-year population growth | -1.4% | 2.0% | -3.4 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Balgownie - Fairy Meadow, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Balgownie - Fairy Meadow | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.5 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,635/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,190/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $728/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $380/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,219/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 Balgownie - Fairy Meadow (107041144). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Balgownie - Fairy Meadow 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 | Balgownie - Fairy Meadow | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 31.3% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 27.2% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 38.2% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 67.9% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 11.1% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 67.3% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 27.5% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Balgownie - Fairy Meadow, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Health & Medical viability: High
The health & medical opportunity in Balgownie - Fairy Meadow scores 64 out of 100. With a population of 21,542, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 health & medical outlet. At about 1 existing health & medical operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($85,000) sits below the typical comparable area in the state ($99,300), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Coffee & Café | 3 | 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 Balgownie - Fairy Meadow compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balgownie - Fairy Meadow | 21,542 | $85,000 | -1.4% | Health & Medical | 64 |
| Minto - St Andrews | 21,524 | $89,800 | 5.0% | Health & Medical | 71 |
| Hassall Grove - Plumpton | 21,576 | $109,800 | 1.2% | Health & Medical | 74 |
| Tamworth - East | 21,611 | $71,900 | 3.9% | Health & Medical | 66 |
| Chatswood (West) - Lane Cove North | 21,417 | $125,600 | -1.9% | Health & Medical | 74 |
| Punchbowl | 21,693 | $72,000 | -0.6% | Health & Medical | 61 |
| Gosford - Springfield | 21,359 | $75,900 | 10.2% | Health & Medical | 71 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Balgownie - Fairy Meadow?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Health & Medical scores highest for Balgownie - Fairy Meadow at 64/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Automotive and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Balgownie - Fairy Meadow?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Health & Medical systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $396,000–$775,000 (26 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Balgownie - Fairy Meadow good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 59/100 in Balgownie - Fairy Meadow, with about 3 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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