Franchise opportunities in Bega - Tathra, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Bega - Tathra 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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What it costs to start in Bega - Tathra
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Bega - Tathra best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Bega - Tathra fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 43 |
| Coffee & Café | $300,000–$700,000 | $35,000 | 6.0% | 40 |
| Hair & Barber | $243,000–$482,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 34 |
| Food & Beverage | $650,000–$1,475,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 29 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 26 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 24 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Bega - Tathra’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Bega - Tathra snapshot
| Metric | Bega - Tathra | Typical NSW area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,847 | 14,643 | -40% |
| Median household income | $66,400 | $99,300 | -33% |
| 5-year population growth | 3.0% | 2.0% | +1.0 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Bega - Tathra, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Bega - Tathra | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 years | Older market, skews to health, home and aged-support services |
| Average household size | 2.3 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,276/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,655/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $704/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $320/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,517/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 Bega - Tathra (101041019). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Bega - Tathra 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 | Bega - Tathra | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 26.2% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 28% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 42.1% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 87.5% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 2.4% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 65.9% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 31.3% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Bega - Tathra, 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 Bega - Tathra scores 43 out of 100. With a population of 8,847, 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 ($66,400) sits below the typical comparable area in the state ($99,300), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 3.0% over five years, ahead of the typical comparable area in the state (2.0%), so new demand is still arriving.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Café | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | High | Saturated |
| Retail | 1 | High | Saturated |
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 Bega - Tathra compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bega - Tathra | 8,847 | $66,400 | 3.0% | Quick-Service Food | 43 |
| Mullumbimby | 8,869 | $70,900 | 5.6% | Quick-Service Food | 46 |
| Greenfield Park - Prairiewood | 8,871 | $76,800 | 2.7% | Quick-Service Food | 46 |
| Stockton - Fullerton Cove | 8,822 | $73,800 | 15.5% | Quick-Service Food | 51 |
| Batemans Bay - South | 8,906 | $63,200 | 4.7% | Quick-Service Food | 44 |
| Auburn - South | 8,906 | $78,900 | 0.9% | Quick-Service Food | 45 |
| Wellington | 8,924 | $60,000 | -1.5% | Quick-Service Food | 37 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Bega - Tathra?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Bega - Tathra at 43/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Bega - Tathra?
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 Bega - Tathra good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 40/100 in Bega - Tathra, with about 1 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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