Franchise opportunities in Randwick - North, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Randwick - North 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 Randwick - North
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Randwick - North:
Auntie Anne's
Bakers Delight
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
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Where Randwick - North sits and the real local businesses around its centre, the operators a new franchise would compete with. Tap a pin for the business name and type.
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Bakery & Dessert
662. Quick-Service Food
66What it costs to start in Randwick - North
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Randwick - North best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Randwick - North fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 66 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 66 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 66 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 64 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 64 |
| Massage & Wellness | $120K–$400K | $38,000 | 6.0% | 64 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsRandwick - North’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Randwick - North snapshot
| Metric | Randwick - North | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,289 | 20,009 | -19% |
| Median household income | $125,000 | $100,267 | +25% |
| 5-year population growth | -8.7% | 13.0% | -21.7 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Randwick - North, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Randwick - North | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.2 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $2,403/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $3,264/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,402/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $570/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $3,000/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 1 | Denser housing, larger or shared households |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Randwick - North (118021569). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Randwick - North 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 | Randwick - North | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 49.4% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 24.7% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 23.7% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 11.5% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 70.8% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 60.5% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 31.2% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Randwick - North, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Bakery & Dessert viability: High
The bakery & dessert opportunity in Randwick - North scores 66 out of 100. With a population of 16,289, 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 ($125,000) 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 |
| Massage & Wellness | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 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.
How Randwick - North compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randwick - North | 16,289 | $125,000 | -8.7% | Bakery & Dessert | 66 |
| Banora Point | 16,262 | $68,400 | 1.7% | Bakery & Dessert | 57 |
| Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah | 16,246 | $101,600 | -3.3% | Bakery & Dessert | 62 |
| Cambridge Park | 16,118 | $93,900 | 0.6% | Retail | 63 |
| Edgeworth - Cameron Park | 16,469 | $105,700 | 13.4% | Quick-Service Food | 75 |
| Sylvania - Taren Point | 16,469 | $104,900 | -1.7% | Bakery & Dessert | 64 |
| North Nowra - Bomaderry | 16,097 | $70,900 | -0.5% | Bakery & Dessert | 55 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Randwick - North?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Randwick - North 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 Randwick - North?
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 Randwick - North good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 64/100 in Randwick - North, 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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