Franchise opportunities in Padstow, NSW
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
Padstow snapshot
| Metric | Padstow | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,220 | 20,009 | -14% |
| Median household income | $98,700 | $100,267 | -2% |
| 5-year population growth | 0.7% | 13.0% | -12.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Padstow, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Padstow | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.8 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,899/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,265/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $764/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $470/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,427/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Padstow (119011358). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Coffee & Café viability: High
The coffee & café opportunity in Padstow scores 66 out of 100. With a population of 17,220, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited coffee & café outlet. At about 2 existing coffee & café operators, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($98,700) sits below the state average ($100,267), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Massage & Wellness | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 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.
Available franchise opportunities in Padstow
Cafe2U
Coolabah Tree Cafe
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
How Padstow compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Score | Top category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padstow | 17,220 | 66 | Coffee & Café |
| Newcastle | 322,278 | 77 | Bakery & Dessert |
| Parramatta | 256,729 | 79 | Pet Services |
| Geelong | 268,277 | 75 | Pet Services |
| Gold Coast | 699,226 | 84 | Quick-Service Food |
Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Padstow?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Coffee & Café scores highest for Padstow at 66/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Quick-Service Food and Retail.
How much does a franchise cost in Padstow?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Coffee & Café franchises run $118,000–$450,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=74). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Padstow good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 66/100 in Padstow, 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.