Franchise opportunities in Manly - Fairlight, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Manly - Fairlight 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 Manly - Fairlight
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Manly - Fairlight:
Belle Property
Century 21 Australia
ABS Auto
Battery World
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Manly - Fairlight on the map
Where Manly - Fairlight 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
3. Quick-Service Food
75What it costs to start in Manly - Fairlight
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Manly - Fairlight best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Manly - Fairlight fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | $80K–$300K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 76 |
| Automotive | $120K–$500K | $45,000 | 7.5% | 75 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 75 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 72 |
| Education & Tutoring | $60K–$180K | $40,000 | 7.5% | 70 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 69 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsManly - Fairlight’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Manly - Fairlight snapshot
| Metric | Manly - Fairlight | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,732 | 20,009 | +14% |
| Median household income | $165,600 | $100,267 | +65% |
| 5-year population growth | -3.9% | 13.0% | -16.9 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Manly - Fairlight, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Manly - Fairlight | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.2 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $3,185/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $4,245/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,568/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $725/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $3,467/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 Manly - Fairlight (122011419). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Manly - Fairlight 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 | Manly - Fairlight | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 47.2% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 21.1% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 29.4% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 15.2% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 70.1% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 63.2% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 29.6% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Manly - Fairlight, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Real Estate viability: High
The real estate opportunity in Manly - Fairlight scores 76 out of 100. With a population of 22,732, 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 ($165,600) runs above the state average ($100,267), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| 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 |
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 Manly - Fairlight compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manly - Fairlight | 22,732 | $165,600 | -3.9% | Real Estate | 76 |
| Wagga Wagga - South | 22,696 | $83,700 | 4.5% | Automotive | 70 |
| Figtree - Keiraville | 22,823 | $100,800 | 4.6% | Automotive | 75 |
| Nowra | 22,858 | $67,800 | 10.9% | Real Estate | 70 |
| Gordon - Killara | 22,602 | $137,300 | 2.1% | Automotive | 79 |
| Dural - Kenthurst - Wisemans Ferry | 22,596 | $134,900 | 4.4% | Automotive | 81 |
| Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven | 22,588 | $64,400 | 0.0% | Automotive | 60 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Manly - Fairlight?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Real Estate scores highest for Manly - Fairlight at 76/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Automotive and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Manly - Fairlight?
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 Manly - Fairlight good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 72/100 in Manly - Fairlight, 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.
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