Franchise opportunities in Port Macquarie - West, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Port Macquarie - West 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 Port Macquarie - West
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Port Macquarie - West:
Amcal Pharmacy
Australian Skin Clinics
ABS Auto
Battery World
Belle Property
Century 21 Australia
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Health & Medical
68What it costs to start in Port Macquarie - West
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Port Macquarie - West best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Port Macquarie - West fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health & Medical | $180K–$650K | $48,000 | 6.0% | 68 |
| Automotive | $120K–$500K | $45,000 | 7.5% | 66 |
| Real Estate | $80K–$300K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 66 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 65 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 63 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 62 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsPort Macquarie - West’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Port Macquarie - West snapshot
| Metric | Port Macquarie - West | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,189 | 20,009 | +6% |
| Median household income | $62,000 | $100,267 | -38% |
| 5-year population growth | 20.0% | 13.0% | +7.0 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Port Macquarie - West, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Port Macquarie - West | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 years | Older market, skews to health, home and aged-support services |
| Average household size | 2.2 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,193/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,532/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $644/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $385/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,820/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Port Macquarie - West (108041164). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Port Macquarie - West 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 | Port Macquarie - West | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 33.7% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 23.5% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 36.2% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 64.2% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 14.8% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 63.4% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 33% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Port Macquarie - West, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Health & Medical viability: High
The health & medical opportunity in Port Macquarie - West scores 68 out of 100. With a population of 21,189, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 health & medical outlet. At about 1 existing health & medical operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($62,000) sits below the state average ($100,267), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 20.0% over five years, ahead of the state pace of 13.0%, new demand is still arriving.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Coffee & Café | 3 | 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 Port Macquarie - West compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Macquarie - West | 21,189 | $62,000 | 20.0% | Health & Medical | 68 |
| Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds | 21,209 | $164,500 | 2.3% | Health & Medical | 80 |
| Glenmore Park - Regentville | 21,159 | $126,100 | -2.7% | Health & Medical | 73 |
| Taree | 21,285 | $53,100 | 1.9% | Health & Medical | 60 |
| Holsworthy - Wattle Grove | 21,301 | $128,100 | -0.2% | Health & Medical | 75 |
| Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine | 21,302 | $86,500 | -0.3% | Health & Medical | 65 |
| Fairfield - West | 21,309 | $71,400 | 7.6% | Health & Medical | 68 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Port Macquarie - West?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Health & Medical scores highest for Port Macquarie - West at 68/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Automotive and Real Estate.
How much does a franchise cost in Port Macquarie - West?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Health & Medical franchises run $180,000–$650,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=47). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Port Macquarie - West good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 62/100 in Port Macquarie - West, 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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