Franchise opportunities in North Parramatta, NSW
Geography: this report covers the North Parramatta 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 North Parramatta
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover North Parramatta:
Belle Property
Century 21 Australia
ABS Auto
Battery World
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
North Parramatta on the map
Where North Parramatta 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
3. Quick-Service Food
69What it costs to start in North Parramatta
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit North Parramatta best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | North Parramatta fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | $80K–$300K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 70 |
| Automotive | $120K–$500K | $45,000 | 7.5% | 69 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 69 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 67 |
| Education & Tutoring | $60K–$180K | $40,000 | 7.5% | 65 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 63 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsNorth Parramatta’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
North Parramatta snapshot
| Metric | North Parramatta | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,080 | 20,009 | +15% |
| Median household income | $96,800 | $100,267 | -3% |
| 5-year population growth | 0.0% | 13.0% | -13.0 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in North Parramatta, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | North Parramatta | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.3 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,862/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,264/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $944/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $410/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,080/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 North Parramatta (125041489). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How North Parramatta 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 | North Parramatta | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 59.5% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 23.6% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 13.8% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 17.1% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 68.4% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 62.8% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 31.2% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, North Parramatta, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Real Estate viability: High
The real estate opportunity in North Parramatta scores 70 out of 100. With a population of 23,080, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 real estate outlet. At about 1 existing real estate operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($96,800) sits below the state average ($100,267), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Coffee & Café | 3 | Low | Gap |
| Pet Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Childcare & Early Learning | 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 North Parramatta compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Parramatta | 23,080 | $96,800 | 0.0% | Real Estate | 70 |
| Orange - North | 23,055 | $104,100 | 14.2% | Real Estate | 81 |
| Guildford West - Merrylands West | 23,127 | $75,800 | 7.4% | Real Estate | 72 |
| Toongabbie - Constitution Hill | 23,013 | $104,600 | 2.0% | Real Estate | 75 |
| Bateau Bay - Killarney Vale | 22,993 | $78,800 | 2.3% | Real Estate | 68 |
| Rooty Hill - Minchinbury | 22,990 | $106,600 | 5.1% | Real Estate | 78 |
| Mount Druitt - Whalan | 23,182 | $72,400 | -1.4% | Real Estate | 63 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for North Parramatta?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Real Estate scores highest for North Parramatta at 70/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Automotive and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in North Parramatta?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Real Estate franchises run $80,000–$300,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=39). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is North Parramatta good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 67/100 in North Parramatta, with about 3 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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