Franchises for sale in Dubbo, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Dubbo 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 Dubbo
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Dubbo:
Amcal Pharmacy
Australian Skin Clinics
Arch Threading
Brazilian Beauty
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
Dubbo on the map
Where Dubbo 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 franchise categories by opportunity score
What it costs to start in Dubbo
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Dubbo best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Dubbo fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health & Medical | $396,000–$775,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 75 |
| Beauty & Health | $150,000–$494,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 74 |
| Hair & Barber | $243,000–$482,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 74 |
| Real Estate | $80,000–$350,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 68 |
| Aged & Disability Support | $89,000–$163,000 | $75,000 | Not enough data | 67 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 67 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Dubbo’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Dubbo snapshot
| Metric | Dubbo | Typical NSW area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,000 | 63,632 | -14% |
| Median household income | $83,000 | $78,400 | +6% |
| 5-year population growth | 8.0% | 6.6% | +1.4 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Dubbo, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Dubbo | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 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 | $1,597/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,969/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $837/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $300/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,517/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 Dubbo Regional (12390). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Dubbo 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 | Dubbo | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 31.5% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 33.9% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 30.3% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 85.3% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 6% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 69.3% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 27.3% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Dubbo, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Health & Medical viability: High
The health & medical opportunity in Dubbo scores 75 out of 100. With a population of 55,000, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 3 health & medical outlets. At about 1 existing health & medical operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($83,000) runs above the typical comparable area in the state ($78,400), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 8.0% over five years, ahead of the typical comparable area in the state (6.6%), so new demand is still arriving.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 3 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 9 | High | Saturated |
| Coffee & Café | 14 | High | Saturated |
| Pet Services | 5 | High | Saturated |
Operator counts come from OpenStreetMap (storefronts) and ABS business counts (services), captured 2026-07-31; they're an indicative signal, not a live census. See methodology.
How Dubbo compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubbo | 55,000 | $83,000 | 8.0% | Health & Medical | 75 |
| Wagga Wagga | 56,442 | $85,200 | 6.2% | Bakery & Dessert | 75 |
| Tamworth | 63,070 | $73,400 | 5.7% | Quick-Service Food | 70 |
| Queanbeyan | 63,304 | $119,300 | 13.0% | Quick-Service Food | 86 |
| Cessnock | 63,632 | $77,600 | 14.5% | Quick-Service Food | 76 |
| Ballina | 46,296 | $74,300 | 10.8% | Quick-Service Food | 73 |
| Lismore | 44,334 | $68,600 | 2.8% | Quick-Service Food | 65 |
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Frequently asked questions
Are there franchises for sale in Dubbo?
Yes. 263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Dubbo. Territory data is recorded by state (New South Wales), so confirm which parts of Dubbo are open with each franchisor. Compare open territories and match your budget below.
What franchise is best for Dubbo?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Health & Medical scores highest for Dubbo at 75/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Beauty & Health and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Dubbo?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Health & Medical systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $396,000–$775,000 (26 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Dubbo good for a coffee franchise?
It's a tighter market: a coffee & café franchise scores 56/100 in Dubbo, with about 14 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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