Franchise opportunities in Guildford - South Granville, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Guildford - South Granville 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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What it costs to start in Guildford - South Granville
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Guildford - South Granville best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Guildford - South Granville fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | $156,000–$500,000 | $40,000 | 6.5% | 62 |
| Real Estate | $80,000–$350,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 62 |
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 61 |
| Coffee & Café | $300,000–$700,000 | $35,000 | 6.0% | 59 |
| Education & Tutoring | $48,000–$100,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 57 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 55 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Guildford - South Granville’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Guildford - South Granville snapshot
| Metric | Guildford - South Granville | Typical NSW area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,560 | 14,643 | +54% |
| Median household income | $63,600 | $99,300 | -36% |
| 5-year population growth | 2.2% | 2.0% | +0.2 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Guildford - South Granville, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Guildford - South Granville | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 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 | $1,223/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,404/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $472/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $360/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,100/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 Guildford - South Granville (125031483). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Guildford - South Granville 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 | Guildford - South Granville | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 46.7% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 27.4% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 21.3% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 61.9% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 19.6% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 73.6% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 23.6% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 10.9% | Higher unemployment, price-sensitive spend, easier hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Guildford - South Granville, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Automotive viability: High
The automotive opportunity in Guildford - South Granville scores 62 out of 100. With a population of 22,560, 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 ($63,600) sits below the typical comparable area in the state ($99,300), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 2.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Guildford - South Granville compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford - South Granville | 22,560 | $63,600 | 2.2% | Automotive | 62 |
| Yagoona - Birrong | 22,584 | $75,600 | 4.5% | Real Estate | 68 |
| Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven | 22,588 | $64,400 | 0.0% | Automotive | 60 |
| Dural - Kenthurst - Wisemans Ferry | 22,596 | $134,900 | 4.4% | Automotive | 81 |
| Gordon - Killara | 22,602 | $137,300 | 2.1% | Automotive | 79 |
| 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 Guildford - South Granville?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Automotive scores highest for Guildford - South Granville at 62/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Real Estate and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Guildford - South Granville?
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 Guildford - South Granville good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 59/100 in Guildford - South Granville, 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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