Franchise opportunities in Glebe - Forest Lodge, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Glebe - Forest Lodge 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 Glebe - Forest Lodge
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Glebe - Forest Lodge:
Amazing Clean
Bebrite
Amcal Pharmacy
Australian Skin Clinics
ABS Auto
Battery World
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
2. Health & Medical
70What it costs to start in Glebe - Forest Lodge
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Glebe - Forest Lodge best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Glebe - Forest Lodge fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | $30K–$120K | $25,000 | 9.0% | 71 |
| Health & Medical | $180K–$650K | $48,000 | 6.0% | 70 |
| Automotive | $120K–$500K | $45,000 | 7.5% | 67 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 66 |
| Real Estate | $80K–$300K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 66 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 64 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsGlebe - Forest Lodge’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Glebe - Forest Lodge snapshot
| Metric | Glebe - Forest Lodge | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,494 | 20,009 | +2% |
| Median household income | $108,200 | $100,267 | +8% |
| 5-year population growth | -1.6% | 13.0% | -14.6 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Glebe - Forest Lodge, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Glebe - Forest Lodge | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 1.9 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $2,080/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $3,202/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,230/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $505/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,949/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 Glebe - Forest Lodge (117031331). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Glebe - Forest Lodge 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 | Glebe - Forest Lodge | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 62% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 17.8% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 17.1% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 3.6% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 60% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 49.4% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 42.1% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Glebe - Forest Lodge, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Cleaning viability: High
The cleaning opportunity in Glebe - Forest Lodge scores 71 out of 100. With a population of 20,494, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 cleaning outlet. At about 1 existing cleaning operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($108,200) runs above the state average ($100,267), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 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 Glebe - Forest Lodge compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe - Forest Lodge | 20,494 | $108,200 | -1.6% | Cleaning | 71 |
| Warilla | 20,500 | $61,900 | -2.6% | Cleaning | 57 |
| Northmead | 20,427 | $107,900 | -3.2% | Cleaning | 69 |
| Tweed Heads | 20,570 | $61,500 | 3.2% | Cleaning | 62 |
| Belmore - Belfield | 20,406 | $79,300 | 2.5% | Cleaning | 67 |
| Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby | 20,390 | $93,300 | -2.6% | Cleaning | 65 |
| Ryde - North | 20,389 | $98,200 | -2.6% | Cleaning | 67 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Glebe - Forest Lodge?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Cleaning scores highest for Glebe - Forest Lodge at 71/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Health & Medical and Automotive.
How much does a franchise cost in Glebe - Forest Lodge?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Cleaning franchises run $30,000–$120,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=88). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Glebe - Forest Lodge good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 63/100 in Glebe - Forest Lodge, 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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