Franchise opportunities in Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte 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 Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte:
Amazing Clean
Bebrite
Hire A Hubby
James Home Services
Amcal Pharmacy
Australian Skin Clinics
Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte on the map
Where Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte 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
2. Home & Trade Services
733. Health & Medical
71What it costs to start in Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | $30K–$120K | $25,000 | 9.0% | 74 |
| Home & Trade Services | $45K–$180K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 73 |
| Health & Medical | $180K–$650K | $48,000 | 6.0% | 71 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 70 |
| Automotive | $120K–$500K | $45,000 | 7.5% | 68 |
| Real Estate | $80K–$300K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 68 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsBondi - Tamarama - Bronte’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte snapshot
| Metric | Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,294 | 20,009 | -4% |
| Median household income | $153,500 | $100,267 | +53% |
| 5-year population growth | -1.9% | 13.0% | -14.9 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.3 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $2,951/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $3,792/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,472/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $675/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $3,467/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 1 | Denser housing, larger or shared households |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte (118011339). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte 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 | Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 49.8% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 22.7% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 24.5% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 16% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 67.9% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 59.1% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 29.3% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Cleaning viability: High
The cleaning opportunity in Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte scores 74 out of 100. With a population of 19,294, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited cleaning outlet. At about 1 existing cleaning operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($153,500) runs above the state average ($100,267), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Home & Trade Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 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 Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte | 19,294 | $153,500 | -1.9% | Cleaning | 74 |
| Carlingford - West | 19,308 | $109,300 | 14.1% | Cleaning | 80 |
| Grafton | 19,335 | $58,500 | 1.6% | Cleaning | 59 |
| Erskineville - Alexandria | 19,374 | $146,900 | 12.2% | Cleaning | 85 |
| Shellharbour - Flinders | 19,376 | $110,600 | 11.5% | Cleaning | 80 |
| Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh | 19,205 | $144,600 | 0.4% | Cleaning | 76 |
| Mount Annan | 19,159 | $124,500 | -2.0% | Cleaning | 72 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Cleaning scores highest for Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte at 74/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Home & Trade Services and Health & Medical.
How much does a franchise cost in Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Cleaning franchises run $30,000–$120,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=88). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 65/100 in Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte, with about 3 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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