Franchise opportunities in Jindabyne - Berridale, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Jindabyne - Berridale 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 Jindabyne - Berridale
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Jindabyne - Berridale:
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Cafe2U
Coolabah Tree Cafe
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
Jindabyne - Berridale on the map
Where Jindabyne - Berridale 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. Quick-Service Food
532. Coffee & Café
503. Hair & Barber
44What it costs to start in Jindabyne - Berridale
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Jindabyne - Berridale best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Jindabyne - Berridale fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 53 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 50 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 44 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 39 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 37 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 35 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsJindabyne - Berridale’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Jindabyne - Berridale snapshot
| Metric | Jindabyne - Berridale | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,050 | 20,009 | -60% |
| Median household income | $99,400 | $100,267 | -1% |
| 5-year population growth | 13.8% | 13.0% | +0.8 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Jindabyne - Berridale, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Jindabyne - Berridale | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.5 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,911/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,275/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $912/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $380/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,729/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 Jindabyne - Berridale (101031016). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Jindabyne - Berridale 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 | Jindabyne - Berridale | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 29.4% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 31.1% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 34.8% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 75.6% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 15.2% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 65.9% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 25.7% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Jindabyne - Berridale, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Jindabyne - Berridale scores 53 out of 100. With a population of 8,050, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 1 existing quick-service food operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($99,400) sits below the state average ($100,267), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 13.8% over five years, ahead of the state pace of 13.0%, new demand is still arriving.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Café | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Medium | Competitive |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | High | Saturated |
| Retail | 1 | High | Saturated |
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 Jindabyne - Berridale compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jindabyne - Berridale | 8,050 | $99,400 | 13.8% | Quick-Service Food | 53 |
| Cromer | 8,052 | $123,700 | 3.4% | Quick-Service Food | 53 |
| Rutherford (South) - Telarah | 8,046 | $76,400 | 14.9% | Quick-Service Food | 47 |
| Nambucca Heads Surrounds | 8,088 | $57,800 | 3.6% | Quick-Service Food | 37 |
| Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong | 8,110 | $103,200 | 0.7% | Quick-Service Food | 46 |
| Sydney (North) - Millers Point | 8,188 | $127,800 | -5.8% | Quick-Service Food | 48 |
| Scone Surrounds | 8,200 | $70,800 | -2.4% | Quick-Service Food | 35 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Jindabyne - Berridale?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Jindabyne - Berridale at 53/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Jindabyne - Berridale?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Quick-Service Food franchises run $350,000–$900,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=96). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Jindabyne - Berridale good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 50/100 in Jindabyne - Berridale, with about 1 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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