Franchise opportunities in Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton, NSW
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
602. Cleaning
563. Home & Trade Services
55Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton snapshot
| Metric | Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,740 | 20,009 | -6% |
| Median household income | $63,200 | $100,267 | -37% |
| 5-year population growth | -1.1% | 13.0% | -14.1 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.9 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,216/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,370/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $525/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $300/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,733/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton (116031313). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton scores 60 out of 100. With a population of 18,740, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 2 existing quick-service food operators, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($63,200) sits below the state average ($100,267), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home & Trade Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Cleaning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 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.
Available franchise opportunities in Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Amazing Clean
Bebrite
Hire A Hubby
James Home Services
How Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Score | Top category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton | 18,740 | 60 | Quick-Service Food |
| Newcastle | 322,278 | 77 | Bakery & Dessert |
| Parramatta | 256,729 | 79 | Pet Services |
| Geelong | 268,277 | 75 | Pet Services |
| Gold Coast | 699,226 | 84 | Quick-Service Food |
Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton at 60/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Cleaning and Home & Trade Services.
How much does a franchise cost in Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Quick-Service Food franchises run $350,000–$900,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=96). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 47/100 in Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton, with about 3 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.