Franchise opportunities in Camden - Ellis Lane, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Camden - Ellis Lane 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 Camden - Ellis Lane
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Camden - Ellis Lane:
Auntie Anne's
Bakers Delight
Acai Brothers
Boost Juice
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Camden - Ellis Lane on the map
Where Camden - Ellis Lane 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. Bakery & Dessert
582. Food & Beverage
583. Quick-Service Food
55What it costs to start in Camden - Ellis Lane
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Camden - Ellis Lane best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Camden - Ellis Lane fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 58 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 58 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 55 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 55 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 53 |
| Mortgage & Finance | $45K–$140K | $30,000 | 8.0% | 53 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsCamden - Ellis Lane’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Camden - Ellis Lane snapshot
| Metric | Camden - Ellis Lane | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,341 | 20,009 | -33% |
| Median household income | $106,800 | $100,267 | +7% |
| 5-year population growth | 0.5% | 13.0% | -12.5 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Camden - Ellis Lane, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Camden - Ellis Lane | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.7 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,053/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,463/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $876/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $420/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,336/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 Camden - Ellis Lane (123011433). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Camden - Ellis Lane 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 | Camden - Ellis Lane | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 16.8% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 43% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 35.6% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 85.2% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 3.4% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 76.1% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 22.3% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Camden - Ellis Lane, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Bakery & Dessert viability: High
The bakery & dessert opportunity in Camden - Ellis Lane scores 58 out of 100. With a population of 13,341, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited bakery & dessert outlet. At about 1 existing bakery & dessert operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($106,800) runs above the state average ($100,267), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 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 Camden - Ellis Lane compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden - Ellis Lane | 13,341 | $106,800 | 0.5% | Bakery & Dessert | 58 |
| Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park | 13,306 | $116,900 | 10.8% | Food & Beverage | 68 |
| Katoomba - Leura | 13,377 | $64,400 | -1.4% | Food & Beverage | 45 |
| Greenacre - South | 13,448 | $76,300 | 4.4% | Food & Beverage | 54 |
| Castle Cove - Northbridge | 13,470 | $207,300 | -2.4% | Bakery & Dessert | 62 |
| Matraville - Chifley | 13,474 | $110,900 | -0.9% | Food & Beverage | 59 |
| Jordan Springs - Llandilo | 13,489 | $127,200 | 93.4% | Bakery & Dessert | 73 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Camden - Ellis Lane?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Camden - Ellis Lane at 58/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Food & Beverage and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Camden - Ellis Lane?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Bakery & Dessert franchises run $200,000–$550,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=54). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Camden - Ellis Lane good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 52/100 in Camden - Ellis Lane, with about 2 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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