Franchise opportunities in Hornsby - East, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Hornsby - East 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 Hornsby - East
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Hornsby - East:
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
Acai Brothers
Boost Juice
Auntie Anne's
Bakers Delight
Hornsby - East on the map
Where Hornsby - East 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
3. Bakery & Dessert
45What it costs to start in Hornsby - East
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Hornsby - East best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Hornsby - East fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 50 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 49 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 45 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 43 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 42 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 40 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsHornsby - East’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Hornsby - East snapshot
| Metric | Hornsby - East | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,999 | 20,009 | -40% |
| Median household income | $94,500 | $100,267 | -6% |
| 5-year population growth | -2.2% | 13.0% | -15.2 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Hornsby - East, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Hornsby - East | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.3 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,817/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,151/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $893/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $440/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,115/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 Hornsby - East (121021577). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Hornsby - East 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 | Hornsby - East | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 52.6% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 28% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 17.3% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 12% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 85.1% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 64.5% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 30.8% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Hornsby - East, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Hair & Barber viability: High
The hair & barber opportunity in Hornsby - East scores 50 out of 100. With a population of 11,999, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited hair & barber outlet. At about 1 existing hair & barber operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($94,500) sits below the state average ($100,267), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 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 Hornsby - East compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornsby - East | 11,999 | $94,500 | -2.2% | Hair & Barber | 50 |
| St Leonards - Naremburn | 11,993 | $142,900 | 7.8% | Food & Beverage | 67 |
| Wagga Wagga - West | 12,025 | $66,500 | -4.1% | Food & Beverage | 40 |
| Rose Bay - Vaucluse - Watsons Bay | 12,034 | $180,400 | -4.3% | Food & Beverage | 58 |
| Ryde - South | 12,054 | $112,200 | 63.6% | Food & Beverage | 67 |
| Kensington (NSW) | 11,944 | $110,100 | -24.0% | Hair & Barber | 52 |
| Canterbury (North) - Ashbury | 12,055 | $108,800 | 9.9% | Food & Beverage | 63 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Hornsby - East?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Hair & Barber scores highest for Hornsby - East at 50/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Food & Beverage and Bakery & Dessert.
How much does a franchise cost in Hornsby - East?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Hair & Barber franchises run $140,000–$380,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=65). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Hornsby - East good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 40/100 in Hornsby - East, with about 2 existing operators in the trade area (Moderate 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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