Franchise opportunities in Freshwater - Brookvale, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Freshwater - Brookvale 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 Freshwater - Brookvale
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Freshwater - Brookvale:
ABS Auto
Battery World
Amcal Pharmacy
Australian Skin Clinics
Belle Property
Century 21 Australia
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
2. Health & Medical
76What it costs to start in Freshwater - Brookvale
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Freshwater - Brookvale best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Freshwater - Brookvale fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | $120K–$500K | $45,000 | 7.5% | 76 |
| Health & Medical | $180K–$650K | $48,000 | 6.0% | 76 |
| Real Estate | $80K–$300K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 75 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 74 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 73 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 72 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsFreshwater - Brookvale’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Freshwater - Brookvale snapshot
| Metric | Freshwater - Brookvale | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,014 | 20,009 | +10% |
| Median household income | $141,600 | $100,267 | +41% |
| 5-year population growth | -0.7% | 13.0% | -13.7 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Freshwater - Brookvale, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Freshwater - Brookvale | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 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 | $2,724/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $3,303/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,295/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $600/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $3,033/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 Freshwater - Brookvale (122031429). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Freshwater - Brookvale 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 | Freshwater - Brookvale | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 36.2% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 34.6% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 27% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 41.6% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 50.8% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 70.3% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 24.5% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 3% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Freshwater - Brookvale, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Automotive viability: High
The automotive opportunity in Freshwater - Brookvale scores 76 out of 100. With a population of 22,014, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 automotive outlet. At about 1 existing automotive operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($141,600) runs above the state average ($100,267), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Coffee & Café | 3 | 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 Freshwater - Brookvale compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater - Brookvale | 22,014 | $141,600 | -0.7% | Automotive | 76 |
| Springwood - Winmalee | 22,089 | $106,200 | -0.2% | Health & Medical | 72 |
| Nelson Bay Peninsula | 21,921 | $65,900 | 1.4% | Automotive | 62 |
| Asquith - Mount Colah | 22,145 | $127,400 | 17.4% | Health & Medical | 86 |
| Lethbridge Park - Tregear | 21,873 | $73,400 | 2.8% | Health & Medical | 66 |
| Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali | 22,157 | $142,700 | 1.5% | Health & Medical | 79 |
| Mascot | 21,843 | $117,200 | 41.5% | Health & Medical | 85 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Freshwater - Brookvale?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Automotive scores highest for Freshwater - Brookvale at 76/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Health & Medical and Real Estate.
How much does a franchise cost in Freshwater - Brookvale?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Automotive franchises run $120,000–$500,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=62). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Freshwater - Brookvale good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 72/100 in Freshwater - Brookvale, with about 3 existing operators in the trade area (Strong 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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