Franchise opportunities in Bellevue Hill, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Bellevue Hill 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 Bellevue Hill
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Bellevue Hill:
Auntie Anne's
Bakers Delight
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Bellevue Hill on the map
Where Bellevue Hill 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
3. Quick-Service Food
61What it costs to start in Bellevue Hill
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Bellevue Hill best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Bellevue Hill fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 65 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 62 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 61 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 60 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 59 |
| Lawn & Garden | $40K–$130K | $28,000 | 8.0% | 59 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsBellevue Hill’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Bellevue Hill snapshot
| Metric | Bellevue Hill | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,519 | 20,009 | -27% |
| Median household income | $171,700 | $100,267 | +71% |
| 5-year population growth | -7.1% | 13.0% | -20.1 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Bellevue Hill, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Bellevue Hill | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.4 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $3,301/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $4,505/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,594/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $660/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $3,700/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Bellevue Hill (118011649). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Bellevue Hill 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 | Bellevue Hill | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 35.4% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 26.1% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 35.7% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 29.8% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 65.7% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 66.4% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 26.9% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Bellevue Hill, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Bakery & Dessert viability: High
The bakery & dessert opportunity in Bellevue Hill scores 65 out of 100. With a population of 14,519, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited bakery & dessert outlet. At about 1 existing bakery & dessert operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($171,700) runs above the state average ($100,267), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Massage & Wellness | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 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 Bellevue Hill compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue Hill | 14,519 | $171,700 | -7.1% | Bakery & Dessert | 65 |
| Merewether - The Junction | 14,510 | $118,400 | 2.1% | Bakery & Dessert | 67 |
| Beacon Hill - Narraweena | 14,555 | $127,100 | 0.6% | Bakery & Dessert | 67 |
| Epping (East) - North Epping | 14,463 | $124,000 | 28.9% | Bakery & Dessert | 76 |
| Woolgoolga - Arrawarra | 14,456 | $70,000 | 12.7% | Bakery & Dessert | 60 |
| Roselands | 14,590 | $88,600 | 0.7% | Bakery & Dessert | 58 |
| Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills | 14,430 | $132,700 | 192.3% | Bakery & Dessert | 78 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Bellevue Hill?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Bellevue Hill at 65/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Bellevue Hill?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Bakery & Dessert franchises run $200,000–$550,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=54). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Bellevue Hill good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 59/100 in Bellevue Hill, with about 2 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: Q2 2026 Fee Index.
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