Franchise opportunities in Marrickville - South, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Marrickville - South 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.
Create your free buyer profile
Save Marrickville - South to your profile and get alerted the moment a franchise opens a territory here. Free, private, no account needed to browse.
For sale & open territories in Marrickville - South
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Marrickville - South:
Auntie Anne's
Bakers Delight
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
Marrickville - South on the map
Where Marrickville - South 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.
Loading nearby operators in Marrickville - South…
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Bakery & Dessert
572. Quick-Service Food
54What it costs to start in Marrickville - South
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Marrickville - South best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Marrickville - South fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 57 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 54 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 54 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 52 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 52 |
| Mortgage & Finance | $45K–$140K | $30,000 | 8.0% | 52 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsMarrickville - South’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Marrickville - South snapshot
| Metric | Marrickville - South | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,345 | 20,009 | -28% |
| Median household income | $104,900 | $100,267 | +5% |
| 5-year population growth | -7.6% | 13.0% | -20.6 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Marrickville - South, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Marrickville - South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.3 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $2,018/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,507/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,003/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $450/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,500/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 Marrickville - South (117021637). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Marrickville - South 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 | Marrickville - South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 48.8% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 25.4% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 23.7% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 32.2% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 53.8% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 59.4% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 32.4% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Marrickville - South, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Bakery & Dessert viability: High
The bakery & dessert opportunity in Marrickville - South scores 57 out of 100. With a population of 14,345, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited bakery & dessert outlet. At about 1 existing bakery & dessert operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($104,900) runs above the state average ($100,267), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 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 Marrickville - South compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marrickville - South | 14,345 | $104,900 | -7.6% | Bakery & Dessert | 57 |
| Bathurst - West | 14,343 | $93,000 | 6.6% | Bakery & Dessert | 63 |
| Woy Woy - Blackwall | 14,406 | $65,600 | 1.3% | Bakery & Dessert | 52 |
| Macquarie Fields | 14,263 | $71,700 | -0.5% | Bakery & Dessert | 50 |
| Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills | 14,430 | $132,700 | 192.3% | Bakery & Dessert | 78 |
| Woolgoolga - Arrawarra | 14,456 | $70,000 | 12.7% | Bakery & Dessert | 60 |
| Epping (East) - North Epping | 14,463 | $124,000 | 28.9% | Bakery & Dessert | 76 |
Keep exploring Marrickville - South & New South Wales
By category in Marrickville - South
Nearby New South Wales areas
Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Marrickville - South?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Marrickville - South at 57/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Quick-Service Food and Retail.
How much does a franchise cost in Marrickville - South?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Bakery & Dessert franchises run $200,000–$550,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=54). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Marrickville - South good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 52/100 in Marrickville - South, 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: Q2 2026 Fee Index.
Ready to move on Marrickville - South?
Create a free buyer account to save opportunities, get alerts and see the full Marrickville - South data. Franchisors can list a territory and reach ready buyers.