Franchise opportunities in Leumeah - Minto Heights, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Leumeah - Minto Heights 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 Leumeah - Minto Heights
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Leumeah - Minto Heights best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Leumeah - Minto Heights fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 60 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 59 |
| Coffee & Café | $300,000–$700,000 | $35,000 | 6.0% | 58 |
| Beauty & Health | $150,000–$494,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 57 |
| Lawn & Garden | $18,000–$49,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 57 |
| Massage & Wellness | $467,000–$850,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 57 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Leumeah - Minto Heights’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Leumeah - Minto Heights snapshot
| Metric | Leumeah - Minto Heights | Typical NSW area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,809 | 14,643 | +15% |
| Median household income | $83,000 | $99,300 | -16% |
| 5-year population growth | -0.9% | 2.0% | -2.9 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Leumeah - Minto Heights, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Leumeah - Minto Heights | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.8 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,596/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,875/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $719/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $360/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,000/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 Leumeah - Minto Heights (123021441). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Leumeah - Minto Heights 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 | Leumeah - Minto Heights | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 31% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 37.2% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 29.7% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 84.3% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 5.3% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 74.3% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 23.3% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Leumeah - Minto Heights, 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 Leumeah - Minto Heights scores 60 out of 100. With a population of 16,809, 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 ($83,000) sits below the typical comparable area in the state ($99,300), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Massage & Wellness | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 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 Leumeah - Minto Heights compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leumeah - Minto Heights | 16,809 | $83,000 | -0.9% | Quick-Service Food | 60 |
| Ingleburn | 16,803 | $86,900 | -1.2% | Quick-Service Food | 61 |
| Wagga Wagga - East | 16,927 | $88,300 | -0.5% | Quick-Service Food | 62 |
| Grafton Surrounds | 16,938 | $62,000 | 8.5% | Quick-Service Food | 63 |
| Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley | 16,676 | $107,500 | 4.6% | Quick-Service Food | 72 |
| Sans Souci - Ramsgate | 16,675 | $93,500 | -0.6% | Quick-Service Food | 63 |
| Ulladulla | 16,960 | $60,700 | 8.6% | Quick-Service Food | 63 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Leumeah - Minto Heights?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Leumeah - Minto Heights at 60/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Coffee & Café.
How much does a franchise cost in Leumeah - Minto Heights?
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 Leumeah - Minto Heights good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 58/100 in Leumeah - Minto Heights, 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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