Franchise opportunities in Coffs Harbour, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Coffs Harbour regional centre and its surrounds. 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 Coffs Harbour
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Coffs Harbour:
Aussie Pet Mobile
Aussie Pooch Mobile
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
Auntie Anne's
Bakers Delight
Coffs Harbour on the map
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What it costs to start in Coffs Harbour
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Coffs Harbour best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Coffs Harbour fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet Services | $45K–$200K | $30,000 | 7.5% | 67 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 63 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 62 |
| Aged & Disability Support | $90K–$300K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 61 |
| Health & Medical | $180K–$650K | $48,000 | 6.0% | 61 |
| Home & Trade Services | $45K–$180K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 60 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsCoffs Harbour’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Coffs Harbour snapshot
| Metric | Coffs Harbour | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 78,000 | 20,009 | +290% |
| Median household income | $70,900 | $100,267 | -29% |
| 5-year population growth | 5.5% | 13.0% | -7.5 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Coffs Harbour, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Coffs Harbour | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.4 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,363/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,685/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $688/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $375/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,733/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) · LGA Coffs Harbour (11800). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Coffs Harbour 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 | Coffs Harbour | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 29.4% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 29.6% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 37.3% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 75.7% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 10.3% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 68.9% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 27.5% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Coffs Harbour, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Pet Services viability: High
The pet services opportunity in Coffs Harbour scores 67 out of 100. With a population of 78,000, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 4 pet services outlets. At about 2 existing pet services operators, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($70,900) sits below the state average ($100,267), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pet Services | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 9 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 5 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 7 | Low | Gap |
| Childcare & Early Learning | 4 | Medium | Competitive |
| Beauty & Health | 8 | High | Saturated |
Operator counts are live data (OpenStreetMap for storefronts, ABS business counts for services) as at 2026-07-31. See methodology.
How Coffs Harbour compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour | 78,000 | $70,900 | 5.5% | Pet Services | 67 |
| Port Macquarie | 86,762 | $65,700 | 10.5% | Quick-Service Food | 69 |
| Maitland | 90,226 | $91,800 | 16.7% | Quick-Service Food | 78 |
| Cessnock | 63,632 | $77,600 | 14.5% | Quick-Service Food | 76 |
| Queanbeyan | 63,304 | $119,300 | 13.0% | Quick-Service Food | 86 |
| Tamworth | 63,070 | $73,400 | 5.7% | Quick-Service Food | 70 |
| Tweed Heads | 97,392 | $68,500 | 6.6% | Quick-Service Food | 68 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Coffs Harbour?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Pet Services scores highest for Coffs Harbour at 67/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Hair & Barber and Bakery & Dessert.
How much does a franchise cost in Coffs Harbour?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Pet Services franchises run $45,000–$200,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=51). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Coffs Harbour good for a coffee franchise?
It's a tighter market: a coffee & café franchise scores 48/100 in Coffs Harbour, with about 35 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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