Franchise opportunities in Gordon - Killara, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Gordon - Killara 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
What it costs to start in Gordon - Killara
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Gordon - Killara best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Gordon - Killara fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | $156,000–$500,000 | $40,000 | 6.5% | 79 |
| Real Estate | $80,000–$350,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 79 |
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 78 |
| Coffee & Café | $300,000–$700,000 | $35,000 | 6.0% | 76 |
| Education & Tutoring | $48,000–$100,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 74 |
| Pet Services | $27,000–$54,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 73 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Gordon - Killara’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Gordon - Killara snapshot
| Metric | Gordon - Killara | Typical NSW area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,602 | 14,643 | +54% |
| Median household income | $137,300 | $99,300 | +38% |
| 5-year population growth | 2.1% | 2.0% | +0.1 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Gordon - Killara, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Gordon - Killara | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 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 | $2,640/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $3,103/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,070/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $600/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $3,200/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 Gordon - Killara (121031407). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Gordon - Killara 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 | Gordon - Killara | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 28.1% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 32.3% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 37.1% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 55.7% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 40.3% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 79.6% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 18.7% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Gordon - Killara, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Automotive viability: High
The automotive opportunity in Gordon - Killara scores 79 out of 100. With a population of 22,602, 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 ($137,300) runs above the typical comparable area in the state ($99,300), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 2.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Coffee & Café | 3 | Low | Gap |
| Pet Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Childcare & Early Learning | 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 Gordon - Killara compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon - Killara | 22,602 | $137,300 | 2.1% | Automotive | 79 |
| Dural - Kenthurst - Wisemans Ferry | 22,596 | $134,900 | 4.4% | Automotive | 81 |
| Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven | 22,588 | $64,400 | 0.0% | Automotive | 60 |
| Yagoona - Birrong | 22,584 | $75,600 | 4.5% | Real Estate | 68 |
| Guildford - South Granville | 22,560 | $63,600 | 2.2% | Automotive | 62 |
| Wagga Wagga - South | 22,696 | $83,700 | 4.5% | Automotive | 70 |
| Manly - Fairlight | 22,732 | $165,600 | -3.9% | Real Estate | 76 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Gordon - Killara?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Automotive scores highest for Gordon - Killara at 79/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Real Estate and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Gordon - Killara?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Automotive systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $156,000–$500,000 (42 systems), a $40,000 median initial fee (5 systems), a 6.5% median royalty (6 systems) and a 3.0% median marketing levy (6 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Gordon - Killara good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 76/100 in Gordon - Killara, 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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