Franchise opportunities in Gosford - Springfield, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Gosford - Springfield 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 Gosford - Springfield
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Gosford - Springfield best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Gosford - Springfield fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health & Medical | $396,000–$775,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 71 |
| Automotive | $156,000–$500,000 | $40,000 | 6.5% | 69 |
| Real Estate | $80,000–$350,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 69 |
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 68 |
| Food & Beverage | $650,000–$1,475,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 66 |
| Coffee & Café | $300,000–$700,000 | $35,000 | 6.0% | 65 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Gosford - Springfield’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Gosford - Springfield snapshot
| Metric | Gosford - Springfield | Typical NSW area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,359 | 14,643 | +46% |
| Median household income | $75,900 | $99,300 | -24% |
| 5-year population growth | 10.2% | 2.0% | +8.2 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Gosford - Springfield, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Gosford - Springfield | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.2 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,460/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,995/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $796/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $390/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,885/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 Gosford - Springfield (102011032). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Gosford - Springfield 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 | Gosford - Springfield | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 47.7% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 26.5% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 22.7% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 39.8% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 43.2% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 59.1% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 36.4% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Gosford - Springfield, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Health & Medical viability: High
The health & medical opportunity in Gosford - Springfield scores 71 out of 100. With a population of 21,359, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 health & medical outlet. At about 1 existing health & medical operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($75,900) sits below the typical comparable area in the state ($99,300), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 10.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 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 Gosford - Springfield compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosford - Springfield | 21,359 | $75,900 | 10.2% | Health & Medical | 71 |
| Lidcombe | 21,349 | $98,100 | 2.1% | Health & Medical | 71 |
| Fairfield - West | 21,309 | $71,400 | 7.6% | Health & Medical | 68 |
| Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine | 21,302 | $86,500 | -0.3% | Health & Medical | 65 |
| Chatswood (West) - Lane Cove North | 21,417 | $125,600 | -1.9% | Health & Medical | 74 |
| Holsworthy - Wattle Grove | 21,301 | $128,100 | -0.2% | Health & Medical | 75 |
| Taree | 21,285 | $53,100 | 1.9% | Health & Medical | 60 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Gosford - Springfield?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Health & Medical scores highest for Gosford - Springfield at 71/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Automotive and Real Estate.
How much does a franchise cost in Gosford - Springfield?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Health & Medical systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $396,000–$775,000 (26 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Gosford - Springfield good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 65/100 in Gosford - Springfield, 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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