Franchise opportunities in Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton 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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Top 3 franchise categories by opportunity score
2. Home & Trade Services
74What it costs to start in Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | $27,000–$80,000 | $12,000 | Not enough data | 76 |
| Home & Trade Services | $51,000–$128,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 74 |
| Health & Medical | $396,000–$775,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 72 |
| Hair & Barber | $243,000–$482,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 71 |
| Automotive | $156,000–$500,000 | $40,000 | 6.5% | 69 |
| Real Estate | $80,000–$350,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 69 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton snapshot
| Metric | Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton | Typical NSW area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,076 | 14,643 | +30% |
| Median household income | $98,100 | $99,300 | -1% |
| 5-year population growth | 10.8% | 2.0% | +8.8 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 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 | $1,886/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,169/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $829/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $400/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,175/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 Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton (123031447). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton 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 | Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 23% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 44.3% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 28.5% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 91.6% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 1.5% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 77.5% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 20.8% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Cleaning viability: High
The cleaning opportunity in Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton scores 76 out of 100. With a population of 19,076, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited cleaning outlet. At about 1 existing cleaning operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($98,100) sits below the typical comparable area in the state ($99,300), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 10.8% over five years, ahead of the typical comparable area in the state (2.0%), so new demand is still arriving.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Home & Trade Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 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 Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton | 19,076 | $98,100 | 10.8% | Cleaning | 76 |
| Eastwood | 19,071 | $101,600 | 0.6% | Cleaning | 69 |
| Blaxland - Warrimoo - Lapstone | 19,045 | $119,300 | -2.1% | Cleaning | 71 |
| Albion Park - Macquarie Pass | 19,116 | $108,600 | 30.0% | Cleaning | 81 |
| Cherrybrook | 19,136 | $152,000 | -1.7% | Cleaning | 74 |
| Tamworth Surrounds | 19,139 | $74,400 | 1.7% | Cleaning | 63 |
| Mount Annan | 19,159 | $124,500 | -2.0% | Cleaning | 72 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Cleaning scores highest for Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton at 76/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Home & Trade Services and Health & Medical.
How much does a franchise cost in Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Cleaning systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $27,000–$80,000 (56 systems) and a $12,000 median initial fee (5 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 66/100 in Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton, with about 3 existing operators in the trade area (Moderate 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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