Franchise opportunities in Bathurst - East, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Bathurst - East 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 Bathurst - East
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Bathurst - East:
Acai Brothers
Boost Juice
Auntie Anne's
Bakers Delight
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Bathurst - East on the map
Where Bathurst - East 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
2. Bakery & Dessert
553. Quick-Service Food
54What it costs to start in Bathurst - East
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Bathurst - East best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Bathurst - East fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 59 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 55 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 54 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 53 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 51 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 50 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsBathurst - East’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Bathurst - East snapshot
| Metric | Bathurst - East | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,360 | 20,009 | -38% |
| Median household income | $93,000 | $100,267 | -7% |
| 5-year population growth | 8.2% | 13.0% | -4.8 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Bathurst - East, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Bathurst - East | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.7 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,788/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,073/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $799/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $360/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,800/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Bathurst - East (103011059). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Bathurst - East 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 | Bathurst - East | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 24.9% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 39.5% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 33.1% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 93.5% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0.7% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 77.9% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 19.7% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Bathurst - East, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Food & Beverage viability: High
The food & beverage opportunity in Bathurst - East scores 59 out of 100. With a population of 12,360, 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 ($93,000) sits below the state average ($100,267), which can favour value-led formats.
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 |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Massage & Wellness | 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 Bathurst - East compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathurst - East | 12,360 | $93,000 | 8.2% | Food & Beverage | 59 |
| Marrickville - North | 12,375 | $122,600 | -0.2% | Food & Beverage | 59 |
| Muswellbrook | 12,384 | $83,400 | 0.1% | Food & Beverage | 49 |
| Casino | 12,335 | $56,800 | -1.3% | Food & Beverage | 41 |
| Rosebery - Beaconsfield | 12,391 | $123,000 | 39.3% | Food & Beverage | 69 |
| Lithgow | 12,410 | $56,600 | -4.8% | Food & Beverage | 39 |
| Old Bar - Manning Point - Red Head | 12,433 | $64,600 | 16.6% | Food & Beverage | 53 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Bathurst - East?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Food & Beverage scores highest for Bathurst - East at 59/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Bakery & Dessert and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Bathurst - East?
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 Bathurst - East good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 50/100 in Bathurst - East, 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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