Franchise opportunities in Macquarie Park - Marsfield, NSW
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Real Estate
772. Quick-Service Food
763. Coffee & Café
75Macquarie Park - Marsfield snapshot
| Metric | Macquarie Park - Marsfield | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,028 | 20,009 | +20% |
| Median household income | $100,000 | $100,267 | 0% |
| 5-year population growth | 5.9% | 13.0% | -7.1 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Macquarie Park - Marsfield, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Macquarie Park - Marsfield | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.2 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,924/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,340/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $900/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $470/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,383/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Macquarie Park - Marsfield (126021500). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Real Estate viability: High
The real estate opportunity in Macquarie Park - Marsfield scores 77 out of 100. With a population of 24,028, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 real estate outlet. At about 1 existing real estate operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($100,000) sits below the state average ($100,267), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Coffee & Café | 3 | Low | Gap |
| Pet Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Childcare & Early Learning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 3 | 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.
Available franchise opportunities in Macquarie Park - Marsfield
Belle Property
Century 21 Australia
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Cafe2U
Coolabah Tree Cafe
How Macquarie Park - Marsfield compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Score | Top category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macquarie Park - Marsfield | 24,028 | 77 | Real Estate |
| Newcastle | 322,278 | 77 | Bakery & Dessert |
| Parramatta | 256,729 | 79 | Pet Services |
| Geelong | 268,277 | 75 | Pet Services |
| Gold Coast | 699,226 | 84 | Quick-Service Food |
Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Macquarie Park - Marsfield?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Real Estate scores highest for Macquarie Park - Marsfield at 77/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Quick-Service Food and Coffee & Café.
How much does a franchise cost in Macquarie Park - Marsfield?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Real Estate franchises run $80,000–$300,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=39). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Macquarie Park - Marsfield good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 75/100 in Macquarie Park - Marsfield, 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: Q2 2026 Fee Index.