Franchise opportunities in Mosman - North, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Mosman - North 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 Mosman - North
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Mosman - North:
Auntie Anne's
Bakers Delight
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
Mosman - North on the map
Where Mosman - North 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
1. Bakery & Dessert
612. Quick-Service Food
59What it costs to start in Mosman - North
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Mosman - North best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Mosman - North fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 61 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 59 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 58 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 56 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 56 |
| Lawn & Garden | $40K–$130K | $28,000 | 8.0% | 56 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsMosman - North’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Mosman - North snapshot
| Metric | Mosman - North | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,822 | 20,009 | -31% |
| Median household income | $146,700 | $100,267 | +46% |
| 5-year population growth | -6.1% | 13.0% | -19.1 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Mosman - North, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Mosman - North | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 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 | $2,822/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $4,154/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,464/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $600/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $3,500/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Mosman - North (121041688). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Mosman - North 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 | Mosman - North | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 31.2% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 25.1% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 40.6% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 32.5% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 53.9% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 65.5% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 32.2% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Mosman - North, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Bakery & Dessert viability: High
The bakery & dessert opportunity in Mosman - North scores 61 out of 100. With a population of 13,822, 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 ($146,700) 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 |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Massage & Wellness | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 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 Mosman - North compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mosman - North | 13,822 | $146,700 | -6.1% | Bakery & Dessert | 61 |
| Narwee - Beverly Hills | 13,822 | $85,600 | -3.3% | Bakery & Dessert | 51 |
| Redfern | 13,849 | $110,000 | -5.6% | Bakery & Dessert | 57 |
| Goulburn Surrounds | 13,794 | $78,800 | 6.9% | Bakery & Dessert | 58 |
| Lilyfield - Rozelle | 13,870 | $159,100 | -5.5% | Bakery & Dessert | 62 |
| Liverpool - West | 13,774 | $64,200 | 0.6% | Bakery & Dessert | 47 |
| Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh | 13,915 | $85,600 | -6.5% | Bakery & Dessert | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Mosman - North?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Mosman - North at 61/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Quick-Service Food and Retail.
How much does a franchise cost in Mosman - North?
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 Mosman - North good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 56/100 in Mosman - North, 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.
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