Franchise opportunities in Morisset - Cooranbong, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Morisset - Cooranbong 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 Morisset - Cooranbong
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Morisset - Cooranbong:
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Hire A Hubby
James Home Services
Amazing Clean
Bebrite
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
712. Home & Trade Services
67What it costs to start in Morisset - Cooranbong
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Morisset - Cooranbong best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Morisset - Cooranbong fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 71 |
| Home & Trade Services | $45K–$180K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 67 |
| Cleaning | $30K–$120K | $25,000 | 9.0% | 66 |
| Health & Medical | $180K–$650K | $48,000 | 6.0% | 63 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 62 |
| Automotive | $120K–$500K | $45,000 | 7.5% | 60 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsMorisset - Cooranbong’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Morisset - Cooranbong snapshot
| Metric | Morisset - Cooranbong | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,089 | 20,009 | -10% |
| Median household income | $71,700 | $100,267 | -28% |
| 5-year population growth | 18.4% | 13.0% | +5.4 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Morisset - Cooranbong, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Morisset - Cooranbong | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 years | Older market, skews to health, home and aged-support services |
| Average household size | 2.5 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,378/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,778/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $660/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $380/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 Morisset - Cooranbong (111021218). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Morisset - Cooranbong 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 | Morisset - Cooranbong | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 22% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 32.4% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 36.6% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 83.9% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 2.5% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 69.8% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 27% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Morisset - Cooranbong, 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 Morisset - Cooranbong scores 71 out of 100. With a population of 18,089, 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 ($71,700) sits below the state average ($100,267), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 18.4% over five years, ahead of the state pace of 13.0%, new demand is still arriving.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home & Trade Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Cleaning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 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 Morisset - Cooranbong compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morisset - Cooranbong | 18,089 | $71,700 | 18.4% | Quick-Service Food | 71 |
| Ashcroft - Busby - Miller | 18,086 | $53,400 | 0.9% | Quick-Service Food | 59 |
| Dulwich Hill - Lewisham | 18,054 | $112,400 | 2.6% | Quick-Service Food | 76 |
| East Maitland - Metford | 18,052 | $82,700 | -2.0% | Quick-Service Food | 63 |
| Coffs Harbour - North | 18,137 | $65,400 | 1.6% | Quick-Service Food | 62 |
| Crows Nest - Waverton | 18,037 | $136,000 | -5.5% | Quick-Service Food | 74 |
| Earlwood | 17,996 | $112,500 | -3.7% | Quick-Service Food | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Morisset - Cooranbong?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Morisset - Cooranbong at 71/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Home & Trade Services and Cleaning.
How much does a franchise cost in Morisset - Cooranbong?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Quick-Service Food franchises run $350,000–$900,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=96). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Morisset - Cooranbong good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 57/100 in Morisset - Cooranbong, 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: Q2 2026 Fee Index.
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