Franchise opportunities in Blue Haven - San Remo, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Blue Haven - San Remo 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 Blue Haven - San Remo
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Blue Haven - San Remo:
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
Acai Brothers
Boost Juice
Auntie Anne's
Bakers Delight
Blue Haven - San Remo on the map
Where Blue Haven - San Remo 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
1. Hair & Barber
472. Food & Beverage
453. Bakery & Dessert
40What it costs to start in Blue Haven - San Remo
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Blue Haven - San Remo best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Blue Haven - San Remo fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 47 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 45 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 40 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 39 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 38 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 36 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsBlue Haven - San Remo’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Blue Haven - San Remo snapshot
| Metric | Blue Haven - San Remo | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,392 | 20,009 | -43% |
| Median household income | $77,800 | $100,267 | -22% |
| 5-year population growth | 0.8% | 13.0% | -12.2 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Blue Haven - San Remo, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Blue Haven - San Remo | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.8 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,497/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,647/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $691/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $400/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,733/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Blue Haven - San Remo (102021045). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Blue Haven - San Remo 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 | Blue Haven - San Remo | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 31.7% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 40.3% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 25.7% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 96.5% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 1% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 76.6% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 19.6% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Blue Haven - San Remo, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Hair & Barber viability: High
The hair & barber opportunity in Blue Haven - San Remo scores 47 out of 100. With a population of 11,392, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited hair & barber outlet. At about 1 existing hair & barber operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($77,800) sits below the state average ($100,267), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Medium | Competitive |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Medium | Competitive |
| Massage & Wellness | 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 Blue Haven - San Remo compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Haven - San Remo | 11,392 | $77,800 | 0.8% | Hair & Barber | 47 |
| Panania (North) - Milperra | 11,375 | $107,300 | 3.9% | Hair & Barber | 58 |
| Kellyville - West | 11,427 | $154,200 | 95.4% | Hair & Barber | 70 |
| Merimbula - Tura Beach | 11,429 | $64,200 | 5.4% | Hair & Barber | 47 |
| Pitt Town - McGraths Hill | 11,457 | $121,700 | 6.3% | Hair & Barber | 63 |
| Wyoming | 11,460 | $74,400 | -2.7% | Hair & Barber | 43 |
| Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden | 11,481 | $91,300 | -0.3% | Hair & Barber | 49 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Blue Haven - San Remo?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Hair & Barber scores highest for Blue Haven - San Remo at 47/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Food & Beverage and Bakery & Dessert.
How much does a franchise cost in Blue Haven - San Remo?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Hair & Barber franchises run $140,000–$380,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=65). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Blue Haven - San Remo good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 36/100 in Blue Haven - San Remo, 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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