Franchise opportunities in Dulwich Hill - Lewisham, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Dulwich Hill - Lewisham 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
3. Home & Trade Services
71What it costs to start in Dulwich Hill - Lewisham
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Dulwich Hill - Lewisham best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Dulwich Hill - Lewisham fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 76 |
| Cleaning | $27,000–$80,000 | $12,000 | Not enough data | 71 |
| Home & Trade Services | $51,000–$128,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 71 |
| Health & Medical | $396,000–$775,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 68 |
| Hair & Barber | $243,000–$482,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 67 |
| Automotive | $156,000–$500,000 | $40,000 | 6.5% | 65 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Dulwich Hill - Lewisham’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Dulwich Hill - Lewisham snapshot
| Metric | Dulwich Hill - Lewisham | Typical NSW area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,054 | 14,643 | +23% |
| Median household income | $112,400 | $99,300 | +13% |
| 5-year population growth | 2.6% | 2.0% | +0.6 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Dulwich Hill - Lewisham, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Dulwich Hill - Lewisham | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.2 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $2,162/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,885/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,197/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $480/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,600/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 Dulwich Hill - Lewisham (120031394). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Dulwich Hill - Lewisham 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 | Dulwich Hill - Lewisham | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 46.4% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 28.3% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 23.6% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 28.6% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 57.2% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 59.2% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 33.7% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Dulwich Hill - Lewisham, 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 Dulwich Hill - Lewisham scores 76 out of 100. With a population of 18,054, 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 ($112,400) runs above the typical comparable area in the state ($99,300), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 2.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home & Trade Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Cleaning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 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 Dulwich Hill - Lewisham compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Hill - Lewisham | 18,054 | $112,400 | 2.6% | Quick-Service Food | 76 |
| East Maitland - Metford | 18,052 | $82,700 | -2.0% | Quick-Service Food | 63 |
| Crows Nest - Waverton | 18,037 | $136,000 | -5.5% | Quick-Service Food | 74 |
| Ashcroft - Busby - Miller | 18,086 | $53,400 | 0.9% | Quick-Service Food | 59 |
| Morisset - Cooranbong | 18,089 | $71,700 | 18.4% | Quick-Service Food | 71 |
| Earlwood | 17,996 | $112,500 | -3.7% | Quick-Service Food | 70 |
| Coffs Harbour - North | 18,137 | $65,400 | 1.6% | Quick-Service Food | 62 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Dulwich Hill - Lewisham?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Dulwich Hill - Lewisham at 76/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Cleaning and Home & Trade Services.
How much does a franchise cost in Dulwich Hill - Lewisham?
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 Dulwich Hill - Lewisham good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 61/100 in Dulwich Hill - Lewisham, 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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