Franchise opportunities in Box Head - MacMasters Beach, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Box Head - MacMasters Beach 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 Box Head - MacMasters Beach
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Box Head - MacMasters Beach:
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
Acai Brothers
Boost Juice
Box Head - MacMasters Beach on the map
Where Box Head - MacMasters Beach 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
562. Hair & Barber
503. Food & Beverage
47What it costs to start in Box Head - MacMasters Beach
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Box Head - MacMasters Beach best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Box Head - MacMasters Beach fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 56 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 50 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 47 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 42 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 40 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 38 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsBox Head - MacMasters Beach’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Box Head - MacMasters Beach snapshot
| Metric | Box Head - MacMasters Beach | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,057 | 20,009 | -45% |
| Median household income | $92,300 | $100,267 | -8% |
| 5-year population growth | 0.6% | 13.0% | -12.4 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Box Head - MacMasters Beach, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Box Head - MacMasters Beach | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 years | Older market, skews to health, home and aged-support services |
| Average household size | 2.5 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,775/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,187/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $780/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $450/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,167/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 Box Head - MacMasters Beach (102011029). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Box Head - MacMasters Beach 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 | Box Head - MacMasters Beach | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 11.8% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 35.9% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 49.1% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 92.1% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 2.4% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 74.6% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 23.6% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Box Head - MacMasters Beach, 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 Box Head - MacMasters Beach scores 56 out of 100. With a population of 11,057, 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 ($92,300) 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 |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Medium | Competitive |
| Beauty & Health | 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 Box Head - MacMasters Beach compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box Head - MacMasters Beach | 11,057 | $92,300 | 0.6% | Quick-Service Food | 56 |
| Mudgee Surrounds - West | 11,068 | $73,500 | 5.3% | Quick-Service Food | 56 |
| Lake Munmorah - Mannering Park | 11,013 | $56,100 | 0.8% | Quick-Service Food | 48 |
| Croydon | 11,011 | $110,300 | -4.4% | Quick-Service Food | 58 |
| Young | 10,991 | $60,800 | 2.0% | Quick-Service Food | 50 |
| Parkes (NSW) | 10,985 | $72,200 | -2.4% | Quick-Service Food | 48 |
| Maroubra - South | 11,130 | $98,400 | -1.9% | Quick-Service Food | 56 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Box Head - MacMasters Beach?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Box Head - MacMasters Beach at 56/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Hair & Barber and Food & Beverage.
How much does a franchise cost in Box Head - MacMasters Beach?
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 Box Head - MacMasters Beach good for a coffee franchise?
It's a tighter market: a coffee & café franchise scores 38/100 in Box Head - MacMasters Beach, with about 2 existing operators in the trade area (Saturated 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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