Franchise opportunities in Croydon Park - Enfield, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Croydon Park - Enfield 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 Croydon Park - Enfield
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Croydon Park - Enfield:
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
Arch Threading
Brazilian Beauty
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What it costs to start in Croydon Park - Enfield
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Croydon Park - Enfield best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Croydon Park - Enfield fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 64 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 62 |
| Beauty & Health | $150,000–$494,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 60 |
| Home & Trade Services | $51,000–$128,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 60 |
| Massage & Wellness | $467,000–$850,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 60 |
| Mortgage & Finance | $60,000–$124,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 60 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Croydon Park - Enfield’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Croydon Park - Enfield snapshot
| Metric | Croydon Park - Enfield | Typical NSW area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,468 | 14,643 | +19% |
| Median household income | $95,900 | $99,300 | -3% |
| 5-year population growth | -3.0% | 2.0% | -5.0 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Croydon Park - Enfield, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Croydon Park - Enfield | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.6 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,844/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,301/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $802/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $430/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,500/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Croydon Park - Enfield (120031393). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Croydon Park - Enfield 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 | Croydon Park - Enfield | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 31.5% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 31.4% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 33.9% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 46.4% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 26.6% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 70.9% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 25.6% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Croydon Park - Enfield, 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 Croydon Park - Enfield scores 64 out of 100. With a population of 17,468, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 2 existing quick-service food operators, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($95,900) sits below the typical comparable area in the state ($99,300), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Massage & Wellness | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Pool & Spa Services | 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 Croydon Park - Enfield compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon Park - Enfield | 17,468 | $95,900 | -3.0% | Quick-Service Food | 64 |
| St Marys - North St Marys | 17,474 | $72,500 | 5.9% | Quick-Service Food | 66 |
| Maclean - Yamba - Iluka | 17,487 | $56,100 | 5.6% | Quick-Service Food | 61 |
| North Kellyville | 17,508 | $162,200 | 256.9% | Quick-Service Food | 87 |
| Jamisontown - South Penrith | 17,411 | $91,300 | -1.8% | Quick-Service Food | 64 |
| Engadine | 17,383 | $119,500 | -0.2% | Quick-Service Food | 72 |
| Lambton - New Lambton | 17,352 | $96,900 | 1.8% | Quick-Service Food | 68 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Croydon Park - Enfield?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Croydon Park - Enfield at 64/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Beauty & Health.
How much does a franchise cost in Croydon Park - Enfield?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Quick-Service Food systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $337,000–$675,000 (173 systems), a $45,000 median initial fee (9 systems), a 6.0% median royalty (9 systems) and a 4.3% median marketing levy (9 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Croydon Park - Enfield good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 50/100 in Croydon Park - Enfield, with about 3 existing operators in the trade area (Moderate 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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