Franchise opportunities in Ermington - Rydalmere, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Ermington - Rydalmere 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. Education & Tutoring
78What it costs to start in Ermington - Rydalmere
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Ermington - Rydalmere best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Ermington - Rydalmere fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 82 |
| Real Estate | $80,000–$350,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 82 |
| Education & Tutoring | $48,000–$100,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 78 |
| Pet Services | $27,000–$54,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 77 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 76 |
| Fitness & Wellbeing | $250,000–$500,000 | $49,000 | Not enough data | 75 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Ermington - Rydalmere’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Ermington - Rydalmere snapshot
| Metric | Ermington - Rydalmere | Typical NSW area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,826 | 14,643 | +70% |
| Median household income | $101,800 | $99,300 | +3% |
| 5-year population growth | 12.7% | 2.0% | +10.7 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Ermington - Rydalmere, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Ermington - Rydalmere | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.8 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,958/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,260/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $803/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $430/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,600/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 Ermington - Rydalmere (125021477). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Ermington - Rydalmere 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 | Ermington - Rydalmere | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 41.2% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 34.1% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 22.3% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 56.3% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 17.2% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 75.2% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 21.7% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Ermington - Rydalmere, 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 Ermington - Rydalmere scores 82 out of 100. With a population of 24,826, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 3 quick-service food outlets. At about 3 existing quick-service food operators, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($101,800) runs above the typical comparable area in the state ($99,300), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 12.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Pet Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Childcare & Early Learning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 3 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 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 Ermington - Rydalmere compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ermington - Rydalmere | 24,826 | $101,800 | 12.7% | Quick-Service Food | 82 |
| Baulkham Hills - East | 24,862 | $124,200 | 4.9% | Quick-Service Food | 84 |
| Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga | 24,863 | $69,100 | 2.6% | Quick-Service Food | 68 |
| Quakers Hill | 24,879 | $124,800 | 5.0% | Quick-Service Food | 84 |
| Lindfield - Roseville | 24,761 | $162,500 | 2.8% | Quick-Service Food | 84 |
| Kingswood - Werrington | 24,895 | $88,800 | 24.2% | Quick-Service Food | 80 |
| Glendale - Cardiff - Hillsborough | 24,734 | $94,500 | 3.1% | Quick-Service Food | 75 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Ermington - Rydalmere?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Ermington - Rydalmere at 82/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Real Estate and Education & Tutoring.
How much does a franchise cost in Ermington - Rydalmere?
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 Ermington - Rydalmere good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 71/100 in Ermington - Rydalmere, with about 4 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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