Franchise opportunities in Paddington - Moore Park, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Paddington - Moore Park 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 Paddington - Moore Park
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Paddington - Moore Park:
Auntie Anne's
Bakers Delight
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Paddington - Moore Park on the map
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Bakery & Dessert
653. Quick-Service Food
62What it costs to start in Paddington - Moore Park
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Paddington - Moore Park best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Paddington - Moore Park fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 65 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 63 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 62 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 61 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 60 |
| Lawn & Garden | $40K–$130K | $28,000 | 8.0% | 60 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsPaddington - Moore Park’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Paddington - Moore Park snapshot
| Metric | Paddington - Moore Park | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,931 | 20,009 | -25% |
| Median household income | $146,100 | $100,267 | +46% |
| 5-year population growth | -8.3% | 13.0% | -21.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Paddington - Moore Park, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Paddington - Moore Park | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.1 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $2,810/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $4,589/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,651/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $590/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $3,800/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 Paddington - Moore Park (118011345). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Paddington - Moore Park 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 | Paddington - Moore Park | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 46.5% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 24.8% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 26.1% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 7% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 39.5% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 53.1% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 38.7% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Paddington - Moore Park, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Bakery & Dessert viability: High
The bakery & dessert opportunity in Paddington - Moore Park scores 65 out of 100. With a population of 14,931, 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 ($146,100) 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 Paddington - Moore Park compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddington - Moore Park | 14,931 | $146,100 | -8.3% | Bakery & Dessert | 65 |
| Seven Hills - Prospect | 14,929 | $101,900 | 3.7% | Bakery & Dessert | 66 |
| Terrigal - North Avoca | 14,894 | $110,800 | 6.9% | Bakery & Dessert | 70 |
| Denham Court - Bardia | 14,972 | $126,700 | 310.3% | Bakery & Dessert | 78 |
| Newtown (NSW) | 14,864 | $120,900 | -6.7% | Bakery & Dessert | 63 |
| Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville | 14,843 | $94,000 | 25.2% | Bakery & Dessert | 69 |
| Kingscliff - Fingal Head | 14,811 | $79,900 | 9.1% | Bakery & Dessert | 63 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Paddington - Moore Park?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Paddington - Moore Park at 65/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Paddington - Moore Park?
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 Paddington - Moore Park good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 60/100 in Paddington - Moore Park, 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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