Franchise opportunities in Bathurst - South, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Bathurst - South 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 - South
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Bathurst - South:
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
Acai Brothers
Boost Juice
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Top 3 franchise categories by opportunity score
What it costs to start in Bathurst - South
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Bathurst - South best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Bathurst - South fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 46 |
| Hair & Barber | $243,000–$482,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 39 |
| Food & Beverage | $650,000–$1,475,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 35 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 31 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 28 |
| Beauty & Health | $150,000–$494,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 26 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Bathurst - South’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Bathurst - South snapshot
| Metric | Bathurst - South | Typical NSW area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,806 | 14,643 | -26% |
| Median household income | $62,300 | $99,300 | -37% |
| 5-year population growth | -1.8% | 2.0% | -3.8 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Bathurst - South, 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 - South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,198/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,648/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $704/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $295/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,430/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 - South (103011612). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Bathurst - South 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 - South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 51.1% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 17.8% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 27.6% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 57.3% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 14.8% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 51.2% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 43.3% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Bathurst - South, 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 Bathurst - South scores 46 out of 100. With a population of 10,806, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 1 existing quick-service food operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($62,300) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Medium | Competitive |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Medium | Competitive |
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 - South compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathurst - South | 10,806 | $62,300 | -1.8% | Quick-Service Food | 46 |
| Darlinghurst | 10,776 | $118,500 | -12.0% | Quick-Service Food | 58 |
| Dubbo - East | 10,738 | $87,300 | 0.4% | Quick-Service Food | 54 |
| Mittagong | 10,888 | $85,100 | 17.9% | Quick-Service Food | 63 |
| Wolli Creek | 10,897 | $112,300 | 58.0% | Quick-Service Food | 72 |
| North Narrabeen - Warriewood (South) | 10,898 | $143,200 | -0.2% | Quick-Service Food | 65 |
| Auburn - North | 10,711 | $77,600 | -10.6% | Quick-Service Food | 47 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Bathurst - South?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Bathurst - South at 46/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Hair & Barber and Food & Beverage.
How much does a franchise cost in Bathurst - South?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Quick-Service Food systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $337,000–$675,000 (173 systems), a $45,000 median initial fee (9 systems), a 6.0% median royalty (9 systems) and a 4.3% median marketing levy (9 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Bathurst - South good for a coffee franchise?
It's a tighter market: a coffee & café franchise scores 26/100 in Bathurst - South, with about 2 existing operators in the trade area (Saturated 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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