Franchise opportunities in Laurieton - Bonny Hills, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Laurieton - Bonny Hills 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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Top 3 franchise categories by opportunity score
3. Home & Trade Services
62What it costs to start in Laurieton - Bonny Hills
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Laurieton - Bonny Hills best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Laurieton - Bonny Hills fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 67 |
| Cleaning | $27,000–$80,000 | $12,000 | Not enough data | 62 |
| Home & Trade Services | $51,000–$128,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 62 |
| Hair & Barber | $243,000–$482,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 58 |
| Health & Medical | $396,000–$775,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 58 |
| Automotive | $156,000–$500,000 | $40,000 | 6.5% | 56 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Laurieton - Bonny Hills’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Laurieton - Bonny Hills snapshot
| Metric | Laurieton - Bonny Hills | Typical NSW area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,418 | 14,643 | +26% |
| Median household income | $56,600 | $99,300 | -43% |
| 5-year population growth | 8.3% | 2.0% | +6.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Laurieton - Bonny Hills, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Laurieton - Bonny Hills | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 years | Older market, skews to health, home and aged-support services |
| Average household size | 2.2 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,089/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,368/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $573/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $354/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,733/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Laurieton - Bonny Hills (108041162). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Laurieton - Bonny Hills 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 | Laurieton - Bonny Hills | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 17.3% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 22.9% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 52.7% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 84.4% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 3.7% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 69.1% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 28.6% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 5% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Laurieton - Bonny Hills, 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 Laurieton - Bonny Hills scores 67 out of 100. With a population of 18,418, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 2 existing quick-service food operators, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($56,600) sits below the typical comparable area in the state ($99,300), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 8.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home & Trade Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Cleaning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 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 Laurieton - Bonny Hills compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurieton - Bonny Hills | 18,418 | $56,600 | 8.3% | Quick-Service Food | 67 |
| Drummoyne - Rodd Point | 18,409 | $143,200 | -4.7% | Quick-Service Food | 75 |
| Potts Point - Woolloomooloo | 18,445 | $106,100 | -19.0% | Quick-Service Food | 69 |
| Bankstown - South | 18,508 | $70,500 | 11.1% | Quick-Service Food | 71 |
| Ballina Surrounds | 18,300 | $81,400 | 6.1% | Quick-Service Food | 71 |
| Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard | 18,299 | $74,900 | 3.3% | Quick-Service Food | 68 |
| Fairfield | 18,288 | $56,500 | -0.8% | Quick-Service Food | 59 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Laurieton - Bonny Hills?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Laurieton - Bonny Hills at 67/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Cleaning and Home & Trade Services.
How much does a franchise cost in Laurieton - Bonny Hills?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Quick-Service Food systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $337,000–$675,000 (173 systems), a $45,000 median initial fee (9 systems), a 6.0% median royalty (9 systems) and a 4.3% median marketing levy (9 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Laurieton - Bonny Hills good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 52/100 in Laurieton - Bonny Hills, with about 3 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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