Franchise opportunities in Kurri Kurri - Abermain, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Kurri Kurri - Abermain 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 Kurri Kurri - Abermain
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Kurri Kurri - Abermain best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Kurri Kurri - Abermain fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | $27,000–$80,000 | $12,000 | Not enough data | 73 |
| Health & Medical | $396,000–$775,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 71 |
| Automotive | $156,000–$500,000 | $40,000 | 6.5% | 69 |
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 68 |
| Real Estate | $80,000–$350,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 68 |
| Food & Beverage | $650,000–$1,475,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 66 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Kurri Kurri - Abermain’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Kurri Kurri - Abermain snapshot
| Metric | Kurri Kurri - Abermain | Typical NSW area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,838 | 14,643 | +42% |
| Median household income | $76,100 | $99,300 | -23% |
| 5-year population growth | 16.0% | 2.0% | +14.0 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Kurri Kurri - Abermain, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Kurri Kurri - Abermain | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.6 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,464/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,762/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $699/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $345/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,603/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 Kurri Kurri - Abermain (106011111). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Kurri Kurri - Abermain 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 | Kurri Kurri - Abermain | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 28.7% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 39.2% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 29.7% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 90.9% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 1.9% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 73% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 24.3% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 6% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Kurri Kurri - Abermain, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Cleaning viability: High
The cleaning opportunity in Kurri Kurri - Abermain scores 73 out of 100. With a population of 20,838, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 cleaning outlet. At about 1 existing cleaning operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($76,100) sits below the typical comparable area in the state ($99,300), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 16.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 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 Kurri Kurri - Abermain compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurri Kurri - Abermain | 20,838 | $76,100 | 16.0% | Cleaning | 73 |
| Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth | 20,858 | $177,300 | -1.3% | Cleaning | 77 |
| Miranda - Yowie Bay | 20,782 | $104,300 | 9.9% | Cleaning | 79 |
| Woonona - Bulli - Russell Vale | 20,782 | $102,300 | 2.1% | Cleaning | 73 |
| Chipping Norton - Moorebank | 20,902 | $110,200 | 7.6% | Cleaning | 80 |
| Blacktown (North) - Marayong | 20,746 | $92,100 | 11.4% | Cleaning | 76 |
| Chester Hill - Sefton | 20,934 | $73,600 | 9.1% | Cleaning | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Kurri Kurri - Abermain?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Cleaning scores highest for Kurri Kurri - Abermain at 73/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Health & Medical and Automotive.
How much does a franchise cost in Kurri Kurri - Abermain?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Cleaning systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $27,000–$80,000 (56 systems) and a $12,000 median initial fee (5 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Kurri Kurri - Abermain good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 65/100 in Kurri Kurri - Abermain, 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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