Franchise opportunities in Greenacre - South, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Greenacre - South 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 Greenacre - South
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Greenacre - South:
Acai Brothers
Boost Juice
Auntie Anne's
Bakers Delight
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Greenacre - South on the map
Where Greenacre - South sits and the real local businesses around its centre, the operators a new franchise would compete with. Tap a pin for the business name and type.
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Food & Beverage
542. Bakery & Dessert
533. Quick-Service Food
51What it costs to start in Greenacre - South
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Greenacre - South best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Greenacre - South fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 54 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 53 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 51 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 51 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 49 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 48 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsGreenacre - South’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Greenacre - South snapshot
| Metric | Greenacre - South | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,448 | 20,009 | -33% |
| Median household income | $76,300 | $100,267 | -24% |
| 5-year population growth | 4.4% | 13.0% | -8.6 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Greenacre - South, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Greenacre - South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 3.5 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,467/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,569/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $507/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $450/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,330/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 1.1 | Denser housing, larger or shared households |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Greenacre - South (119011656). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Greenacre - South 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 | Greenacre - South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 30.2% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 33.5% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 31.7% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 67.9% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 4.9% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 82.9% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 15.7% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 8.6% | Higher unemployment, price-sensitive spend, easier hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Greenacre - South, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Food & Beverage viability: High
The food & beverage opportunity in Greenacre - South scores 54 out of 100. With a population of 13,448, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited food & beverage outlet. At about 1 existing food & beverage operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($76,300) sits below the state average ($100,267), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Massage & Wellness | 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 Greenacre - South compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre - South | 13,448 | $76,300 | 4.4% | Food & Beverage | 54 |
| Castle Cove - Northbridge | 13,470 | $207,300 | -2.4% | Bakery & Dessert | 62 |
| Matraville - Chifley | 13,474 | $110,900 | -0.9% | Food & Beverage | 59 |
| Jordan Springs - Llandilo | 13,489 | $127,200 | 93.4% | Bakery & Dessert | 73 |
| Katoomba - Leura | 13,377 | $64,400 | -1.4% | Food & Beverage | 45 |
| Bowral | 13,549 | $85,800 | 2.5% | Bakery & Dessert | 55 |
| Camden - Ellis Lane | 13,341 | $106,800 | 0.5% | Bakery & Dessert | 58 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Greenacre - South?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Food & Beverage scores highest for Greenacre - South at 54/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Bakery & Dessert and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Greenacre - South?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Food & Beverage franchises run $250,000–$750,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=210). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Greenacre - South good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 48/100 in Greenacre - South, 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: Q2 2026 Fee Index.
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