Franchise opportunities in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Bonnells Bay - Silverwater 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 Bonnells Bay - Silverwater
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Bonnells Bay - Silverwater:
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Cafe2U
Coolabah Tree Cafe
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
Bonnells Bay - Silverwater on the map
Where Bonnells Bay - Silverwater 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. Quick-Service Food
552. Coffee & Café
503. Hair & Barber
46What it costs to start in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Bonnells Bay - Silverwater best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Bonnells Bay - Silverwater fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 55 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 50 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 46 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 41 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 37 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 35 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsBonnells Bay - Silverwater’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Bonnells Bay - Silverwater snapshot
| Metric | Bonnells Bay - Silverwater | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,698 | 20,009 | -52% |
| Median household income | $77,500 | $100,267 | -23% |
| 5-year population growth | 8.6% | 13.0% | -4.4 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Bonnells Bay - Silverwater | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.5 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,491/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,762/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $709/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $400/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,783/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 Bonnells Bay - Silverwater (111021216). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Bonnells Bay - Silverwater 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 | Bonnells Bay - Silverwater | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 24.8% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 33.3% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 39.7% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 95.7% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 1.1% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 75.3% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 22.1% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Bonnells Bay - Silverwater, 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 Bonnells Bay - Silverwater scores 55 out of 100. With a population of 9,698, 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 ($77,500) sits below the state average ($100,267), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Coffee & Café | 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 Bonnells Bay - Silverwater compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnells Bay - Silverwater | 9,698 | $77,500 | 8.6% | Quick-Service Food | 55 |
| Port Kembla - Warrawong | 9,740 | $57,600 | -3.7% | Quick-Service Food | 40 |
| Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani | 9,793 | $64,100 | 2.1% | Quick-Service Food | 47 |
| Spring Farm | 9,598 | $125,000 | 125.0% | Quick-Service Food | 70 |
| Tocumwal - Finley - Jerilderie | 9,799 | $59,600 | -1.0% | Quick-Service Food | 43 |
| Narooma - Bermagui | 9,832 | $52,900 | 7.6% | Quick-Service Food | 50 |
| The Oaks - Oakdale | 9,836 | $119,400 | 5.6% | Quick-Service Food | 65 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Bonnells Bay - Silverwater?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Bonnells Bay - Silverwater at 55/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater?
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 Bonnells Bay - Silverwater good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 50/100 in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater, 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: Q2 2026 Fee Index.
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