Franchise opportunities in Leichhardt, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Leichhardt 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 Leichhardt
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Leichhardt:
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
Arch Threading
Brazilian Beauty
Leichhardt on the map
Where Leichhardt 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
75What it costs to start in Leichhardt
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Leichhardt best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Leichhardt fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 75 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 73 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 71 |
| Home & Trade Services | $45K–$180K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 71 |
| Cleaning | $30K–$120K | $25,000 | 9.0% | 70 |
| Lawn & Garden | $40K–$130K | $28,000 | 8.0% | 70 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsLeichhardt’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Leichhardt snapshot
| Metric | Leichhardt | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,630 | 20,009 | -12% |
| Median household income | $141,500 | $100,267 | +41% |
| 5-year population growth | -0.7% | 13.0% | -13.7 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Leichhardt, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Leichhardt | 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 | $2,721/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $3,541/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,377/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $600/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $3,447/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 Leichhardt (120021675). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Leichhardt 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 | Leichhardt | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 39.4% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 34.3% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 24.6% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 39.3% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 28.8% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 68.3% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 26% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Leichhardt, 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 Leichhardt scores 75 out of 100. With a population of 17,630, 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 ($141,500) runs above the state average ($100,267), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Home & Trade Services | 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 Leichhardt compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leichhardt | 17,630 | $141,500 | -0.7% | Quick-Service Food | 75 |
| Manly Vale - Allambie Heights | 17,623 | $142,300 | -0.4% | Quick-Service Food | 75 |
| Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills | 17,652 | $166,700 | 3.3% | Quick-Service Food | 80 |
| Broken Hill | 17,662 | $61,000 | -2.5% | Quick-Service Food | 56 |
| Liverpool - East | 17,670 | $69,900 | 19.2% | Quick-Service Food | 69 |
| Revesby | 17,721 | $100,500 | 5.3% | Quick-Service Food | 74 |
| North Kellyville | 17,508 | $162,200 | 256.9% | Quick-Service Food | 87 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Leichhardt?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Leichhardt at 75/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Beauty & Health.
How much does a franchise cost in Leichhardt?
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 Leichhardt good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 60/100 in Leichhardt, 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: Q2 2026 Fee Index.
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