Franchise opportunities in Pymble, NSW
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
Pymble snapshot
| Metric | Pymble | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,269 | 20,009 | -14% |
| Median household income | $177,500 | $100,267 | +77% |
| 5-year population growth | 1.5% | 13.0% | -11.5 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Pymble, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Pymble | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 3 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $3,414/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $3,810/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,188/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $650/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $3,500/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Pymble (121031409). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Pymble scores 77 out of 100. With a population of 17,269, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 2 existing quick-service food operators, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($177,500) runs above the state average ($100,267), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Massage & Wellness | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 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 Pymble
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
Arch Threading
Brazilian Beauty
How Pymble compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Score | Top category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pymble | 17,269 | 77 | Quick-Service Food |
| 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 Pymble?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Pymble at 77/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Beauty & Health.
How much does a franchise cost in Pymble?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Quick-Service Food franchises run $350,000–$900,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=96). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Pymble good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 64/100 in Pymble, 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: Q2 2026 Fee Index.