Franchise opportunities in Lane Cove, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Lane Cove 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 Lane Cove
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Lane Cove:
Auntie Anne's
Bakers Delight
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Lane Cove on the map
Where Lane Cove 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 franchise categories by opportunity score
What it costs to start in Lane Cove
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Lane Cove best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Lane Cove fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 78 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 78 |
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 77 |
| Beauty & Health | $150,000–$494,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 76 |
| Coffee & Café | $300,000–$700,000 | $35,000 | 6.0% | 75 |
| Lawn & Garden | $18,000–$49,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 75 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Lane Cove’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Lane Cove snapshot
| Metric | Lane Cove | Typical NSW area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,937 | 14,643 | +9% |
| Median household income | $137,700 | $99,300 | +39% |
| 5-year population growth | 10.5% | 2.0% | +8.5 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Lane Cove, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Lane Cove | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.4 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $2,648/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $3,434/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,361/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $550/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $3,000/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 1 | Denser housing, larger or shared households |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Lane Cove (121011686). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Lane Cove 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 | Lane Cove | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 38% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 32.2% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 27.1% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 35.9% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 56.3% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 70% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 27.1% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Lane Cove, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Bakery & Dessert viability: High
The bakery & dessert opportunity in Lane Cove scores 78 out of 100. With a population of 15,937, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited bakery & dessert outlet. At about 1 existing bakery & dessert operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($137,700) runs above the typical comparable area in the state ($99,300), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 10.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Massage & Wellness | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 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 Lane Cove compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Cove | 15,937 | $137,700 | 10.5% | Bakery & Dessert | 78 |
| The Entrance | 15,938 | $61,200 | 3.6% | Bakery & Dessert | 56 |
| Thornton - Millers Forest | 15,985 | $114,900 | 54.9% | Bakery & Dessert | 78 |
| Bexley - South | 15,879 | $93,500 | -9.1% | Bakery & Dessert | 57 |
| Glenwood | 15,876 | $159,500 | -4.8% | Bakery & Dessert | 68 |
| Panania (South) - Picnic Point | 16,017 | $112,600 | 2.0% | Bakery & Dessert | 69 |
| Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi | 16,022 | $74,400 | 0.4% | Bakery & Dessert | 57 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Lane Cove?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Lane Cove at 78/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Lane Cove?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Bakery & Dessert systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $350,000–$625,000 (41 systems) and a $50,000 median initial fee (5 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Lane Cove good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 75/100 in Lane Cove, 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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