Franchise opportunities in Randwick - South, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Randwick - South 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 - South
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Randwick - South:
Acai Brothers
Boost Juice
Auntie Anne's
Bakers Delight
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Randwick - South on the map
Where Randwick - South 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 franchise categories by opportunity score
3. Quick-Service Food
53What it costs to start in Randwick - South
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Randwick - South best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Randwick - South fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | $650,000–$1,475,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 57 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 55 |
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 53 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 53 |
| Beauty & Health | $150,000–$494,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 51 |
| Coffee & Café | $300,000–$700,000 | $35,000 | 6.0% | 50 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Randwick - South’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Randwick - South snapshot
| Metric | Randwick - South | Typical NSW area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,841 | 14,643 | -12% |
| Median household income | $127,400 | $99,300 | +28% |
| 5-year population growth | -8.0% | 2.0% | -10.0 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Randwick - South, 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 - South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.3 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $2,450/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $3,243/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,259/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $575/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $3,160/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 - South (118021570). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Randwick - South 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 - South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 51.9% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 21.9% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 22.8% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 16.9% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 64.8% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 61% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 30% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 4% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Randwick - South, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Food & Beverage viability: High
The food & beverage opportunity in Randwick - South scores 57 out of 100. With a population of 12,841, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited food & beverage outlet. At about 1 existing food & beverage operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($127,400) runs above the typical comparable area in the state ($99,300), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Massage & Wellness | 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 - South compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randwick - South | 12,841 | $127,400 | -8.0% | Food & Beverage | 57 |
| Newcastle - Cooks Hill | 12,847 | $100,300 | 12.3% | Food & Beverage | 63 |
| Zetland | 12,861 | $114,000 | 20.0% | Food & Beverage | 69 |
| Wauchope | 12,810 | $70,500 | 12.9% | Food & Beverage | 55 |
| Condell Park | 12,799 | $84,600 | 8.1% | Food & Beverage | 58 |
| Branxton - Greta - Pokolbin | 12,793 | $110,700 | 23.4% | Food & Beverage | 68 |
| Caringbah | 12,890 | $98,500 | 5.5% | Food & Beverage | 60 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Randwick - South?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Food & Beverage scores highest for Randwick - South at 57/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Bakery & Dessert and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Randwick - South?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Food & Beverage systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $650,000–$1,475,000 (17 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Randwick - South good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 50/100 in Randwick - South, 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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