Franchise opportunities in Carlingford - West, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Carlingford - West 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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Top 3 franchise categories by opportunity score
2. Home & Trade Services
79What it costs to start in Carlingford - West
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Carlingford - West best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Carlingford - West fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | $27,000–$80,000 | $12,000 | Not enough data | 80 |
| Home & Trade Services | $51,000–$128,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 79 |
| Health & Medical | $396,000–$775,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 77 |
| Hair & Barber | $243,000–$482,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 76 |
| Automotive | $156,000–$500,000 | $40,000 | 6.5% | 74 |
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 74 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Carlingford - West’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Carlingford - West snapshot
| Metric | Carlingford - West | Typical NSW area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,308 | 14,643 | +32% |
| Median household income | $109,300 | $99,300 | +10% |
| 5-year population growth | 14.1% | 2.0% | +12.1 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Carlingford - West, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Carlingford - West | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 3 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,101/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,168/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $802/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $490/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,500/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 Carlingford - West (125021712). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Carlingford - West 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 | Carlingford - West | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 34.5% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 33.6% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 30% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 58.2% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 30.5% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 84.1% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 13.3% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Carlingford - West, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Cleaning viability: High
The cleaning opportunity in Carlingford - West scores 80 out of 100. With a population of 19,308, 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 ($109,300) runs above the typical comparable area in the state ($99,300), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 14.1% over five years, ahead of the typical comparable area in the state (2.0%), so new demand is still arriving.
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 Carlingford - West compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlingford - West | 19,308 | $109,300 | 14.1% | Cleaning | 80 |
| Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte | 19,294 | $153,500 | -1.9% | Cleaning | 74 |
| 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 Carlingford - West?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Cleaning scores highest for Carlingford - West at 80/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Home & Trade Services and Health & Medical.
How much does a franchise cost in Carlingford - West?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Cleaning systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $27,000–$80,000 (56 systems) and a $12,000 median initial fee (5 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Carlingford - West good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 70/100 in Carlingford - West, 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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