Franchise opportunities in Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn 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 Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn:
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
Arch Threading
Brazilian Beauty
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What it costs to start in Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 76 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 73 |
| Beauty & Health | $150,000–$494,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 71 |
| Cleaning | $27,000–$80,000 | $12,000 | Not enough data | 71 |
| Home & Trade Services | $51,000–$128,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 71 |
| Mortgage & Finance | $60,000–$124,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 71 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn snapshot
| Metric | Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn | Typical NSW area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,835 | 14,643 | +22% |
| Median household income | $95,400 | $99,300 | -4% |
| 5-year population growth | 10.8% | 2.0% | +8.8 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.8 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,835/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,079/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $788/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $400/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,869/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 Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn (106021615). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn 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 | Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 29.7% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 40.2% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 25.7% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 89.7% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 1.2% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 77.9% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 19.7% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn scores 76 out of 100. With a population of 17,835, 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 ($95,400) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Home & Trade Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 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 Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn | 17,835 | $95,400 | 10.8% | Quick-Service Food | 76 |
| Wagga Wagga Surrounds | 17,834 | $90,900 | 18.3% | Quick-Service Food | 76 |
| Belmont - Bennetts Green | 17,850 | $80,000 | -2.0% | Quick-Service Food | 62 |
| Bondi Junction - Waverly | 17,861 | $133,400 | -1.1% | Quick-Service Food | 75 |
| Albury - East | 17,861 | $93,200 | 16.6% | Quick-Service Food | 76 |
| Oran Park | 17,786 | $122,100 | 263.7% | Quick-Service Food | 85 |
| Kellyville - East | 17,767 | $158,700 | -2.5% | Quick-Service Food | 75 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn at 76/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Beauty & Health.
How much does a franchise cost in Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Quick-Service Food systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $337,000–$675,000 (173 systems), a $45,000 median initial fee (9 systems), a 6.0% median royalty (9 systems) and a 4.3% median marketing levy (9 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 61/100 in Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn, 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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