Franchise opportunities in Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills 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 Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills:
Auntie Anne's
Bakers Delight
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
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Top 3 franchise categories by opportunity score
What it costs to start in Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 78 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 75 |
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 74 |
| Beauty & Health | $150,000–$494,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 73 |
| Coffee & Café | $300,000–$700,000 | $35,000 | 6.0% | 72 |
| Lawn & Garden | $18,000–$49,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 72 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills snapshot
| Metric | Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills | Typical NSW area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,430 | 14,643 | -1% |
| Median household income | $132,700 | $99,300 | +34% |
| 5-year population growth | 192.3% | 2.0% | +190.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 3.2 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,551/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,629/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,127/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $530/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,600/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills (127011727). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills 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 | Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 26.9% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 62.6% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 9.1% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 96.5% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0.7% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 88.1% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 10.4% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Bakery & Dessert viability: High
The bakery & dessert opportunity in Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills scores 78 out of 100. With a population of 14,430, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited bakery & dessert outlet. At about 1 existing bakery & dessert operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($132,700) runs above the typical comparable area in the state ($99,300), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 192.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Massage & Wellness | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 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 Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills | 14,430 | $132,700 | 192.3% | Bakery & Dessert | 78 |
| Woy Woy - Blackwall | 14,406 | $65,600 | 1.3% | Bakery & Dessert | 52 |
| Woolgoolga - Arrawarra | 14,456 | $70,000 | 12.7% | Bakery & Dessert | 60 |
| Epping (East) - North Epping | 14,463 | $124,000 | 28.9% | Bakery & Dessert | 76 |
| Merewether - The Junction | 14,510 | $118,400 | 2.1% | Bakery & Dessert | 67 |
| Marrickville - South | 14,345 | $104,900 | -7.6% | Bakery & Dessert | 57 |
| Bathurst - West | 14,343 | $93,000 | 6.6% | Bakery & Dessert | 63 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills at 78/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Bakery & Dessert systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $350,000–$625,000 (41 systems) and a $50,000 median initial fee (5 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 72/100 in Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills, with about 2 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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