Franchise opportunities in Chatswood - East, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Chatswood - East 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 Chatswood - East
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Chatswood - East:
Amazing Clean
Bebrite
Amcal Pharmacy
Australian Skin Clinics
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
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Where Chatswood - East 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. Health & Medical
68What it costs to start in Chatswood - East
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Chatswood - East best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Chatswood - East fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | $30K–$120K | $25,000 | 9.0% | 71 |
| Health & Medical | $180K–$650K | $48,000 | 6.0% | 68 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 67 |
| Automotive | $120K–$500K | $45,000 | 7.5% | 65 |
| Real Estate | $80K–$300K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 65 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 64 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsChatswood - East’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Chatswood - East snapshot
| Metric | Chatswood - East | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,782 | 20,009 | -1% |
| Median household income | $110,400 | $100,267 | +10% |
| 5-year population growth | -1.3% | 13.0% | -14.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Chatswood - East, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Chatswood - East | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 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 | $2,123/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,433/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $912/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $590/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $3,000/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 1.1 | Denser housing, larger or shared households |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Chatswood - East (121011684). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Chatswood - East 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 | Chatswood - East | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 53% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 17.5% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 25.6% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 25.8% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 69.4% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 70.3% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 24.6% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Chatswood - East, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Cleaning viability: High
The cleaning opportunity in Chatswood - East scores 71 out of 100. With a population of 19,782, 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 ($110,400) runs above the state average ($100,267), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 2 | 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 Chatswood - East compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatswood - East | 19,782 | $110,400 | -1.3% | Cleaning | 71 |
| Bossley Park - Abbotsbury | 19,746 | $90,400 | 1.3% | Cleaning | 67 |
| Coogee - Clovelly | 19,734 | $160,800 | -7.7% | Cleaning | 73 |
| Dubbo - South | 19,832 | $86,400 | 14.0% | Cleaning | 74 |
| Auburn - Central | 19,669 | $81,300 | 8.5% | Cleaning | 71 |
| Rockdale - Banksia | 20,010 | $99,300 | -5.3% | Cleaning | 66 |
| Smithfield - Wetherill Park | 19,551 | $71,200 | 5.2% | Cleaning | 65 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Chatswood - East?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Cleaning scores highest for Chatswood - East at 71/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Health & Medical and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Chatswood - East?
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 Chatswood - East good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 62/100 in Chatswood - East, 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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