Franchise opportunities in Mount Hutton - Windale, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Mount Hutton - Windale 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 Mount Hutton - Windale
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Mount Hutton - Windale:
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Cafe2U
Coolabah Tree Cafe
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
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Where Mount Hutton - Windale 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. Quick-Service Food
482. Coffee & Café
433. Hair & Barber
39What it costs to start in Mount Hutton - Windale
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Mount Hutton - Windale best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Mount Hutton - Windale fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 48 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 43 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 39 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 34 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 31 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 29 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsMount Hutton - Windale’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Mount Hutton - Windale snapshot
| Metric | Mount Hutton - Windale | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,545 | 20,009 | -52% |
| Median household income | $63,500 | $100,267 | -37% |
| 5-year population growth | 4.8% | 13.0% | -8.2 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Mount Hutton - Windale, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Mount Hutton - Windale | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.4 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,221/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,622/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $617/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $255/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,772/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 Mount Hutton - Windale (111011210). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Mount Hutton - Windale 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 | Mount Hutton - Windale | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 42.5% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 28.4% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 24.1% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 75.9% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 5.9% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 66% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 30.8% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Mount Hutton - Windale, 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 Mount Hutton - Windale scores 48 out of 100. With a population of 9,545, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 1 existing quick-service food operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($63,500) sits below the state average ($100,267), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Coffee & Café | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | High | Saturated |
| Retail | 1 | High | Saturated |
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 Mount Hutton - Windale compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hutton - Windale | 9,545 | $63,500 | 4.8% | Quick-Service Food | 48 |
| Dungog | 9,532 | $77,200 | 4.7% | Quick-Service Food | 52 |
| Penshurst | 9,560 | $87,800 | -4.7% | Quick-Service Food | 47 |
| Bega-Eden Hinterland | 9,530 | $63,400 | 6.5% | Quick-Service Food | 50 |
| Annandale (NSW) | 9,519 | $139,200 | -3.3% | Quick-Service Food | 58 |
| Spring Farm | 9,598 | $125,000 | 125.0% | Quick-Service Food | 70 |
| Kempsey Surrounds | 9,486 | $60,300 | 3.9% | Quick-Service Food | 46 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Mount Hutton - Windale?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Mount Hutton - Windale at 48/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Mount Hutton - Windale?
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 Mount Hutton - Windale good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 43/100 in Mount Hutton - Windale, with about 1 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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