Franchise opportunities in Manly Vale - Allambie Heights, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Manly Vale - Allambie 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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Top 3 franchise categories by opportunity score
3. Home & Trade Services
72What it costs to start in Manly Vale - Allambie Heights
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Manly Vale - Allambie Heights best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Manly Vale - Allambie Heights fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 75 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 73 |
| Home & Trade Services | $51,000–$128,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 72 |
| Beauty & Health | $150,000–$494,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 71 |
| Cleaning | $27,000–$80,000 | $12,000 | Not enough data | 71 |
| Mortgage & Finance | $60,000–$124,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 71 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Manly Vale - Allambie Heights’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Manly Vale - Allambie Heights snapshot
| Metric | Manly Vale - Allambie Heights | Typical NSW area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,623 | 14,643 | +20% |
| Median household income | $142,300 | $99,300 | +43% |
| 5-year population growth | -0.4% | 2.0% | -2.4 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Manly Vale - Allambie 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 | Manly Vale - Allambie Heights | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 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 | $2,737/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $3,306/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,112/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $550/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $3,250/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 Vale - Allambie Heights (122031430). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Manly Vale - Allambie 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 | Manly Vale - Allambie Heights | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 26.8% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 40.6% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 30.2% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 65% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 31% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 76.1% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 21.4% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Manly Vale - Allambie 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 Manly Vale - Allambie Heights scores 75 out of 100. With a population of 17,623, 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 ($142,300) runs above the typical comparable area in the state ($99,300), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Home & Trade Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Massage & Wellness | 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 Vale - Allambie Heights compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manly Vale - Allambie Heights | 17,623 | $142,300 | -0.4% | Quick-Service Food | 75 |
| Leichhardt | 17,630 | $141,500 | -0.7% | 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 Manly Vale - Allambie Heights?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Manly Vale - Allambie Heights at 75/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Home & Trade Services.
How much does a franchise cost in Manly Vale - Allambie 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 Manly Vale - Allambie Heights good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 61/100 in Manly Vale - Allambie Heights, 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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