Franchise opportunities in Sawtell - Boambee, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Sawtell - Boambee 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 Sawtell - Boambee
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Sawtell - Boambee:
Amazing Clean
Bebrite
Amcal Pharmacy
Australian Skin Clinics
ABS Auto
Battery World
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
2. Health & Medical
61What it costs to start in Sawtell - Boambee
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Sawtell - Boambee best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Sawtell - Boambee fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | $30K–$120K | $25,000 | 9.0% | 62 |
| Health & Medical | $180K–$650K | $48,000 | 6.0% | 61 |
| Automotive | $120K–$500K | $45,000 | 7.5% | 57 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 57 |
| Real Estate | $80K–$300K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 57 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 54 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsSawtell - Boambee’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Sawtell - Boambee snapshot
| Metric | Sawtell - Boambee | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,119 | 20,009 | +1% |
| Median household income | $70,300 | $100,267 | -30% |
| 5-year population growth | 1.2% | 13.0% | -11.8 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Sawtell - Boambee, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Sawtell - Boambee | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.4 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,352/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,690/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $683/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $370/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,700/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 Sawtell - Boambee (104021089). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Sawtell - Boambee 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 | Sawtell - Boambee | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 26.8% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 31.3% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 37.2% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 77.2% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 7.8% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 69.6% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 27.4% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Sawtell - Boambee, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Cleaning viability: High
The cleaning opportunity in Sawtell - Boambee scores 62 out of 100. With a population of 20,119, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 cleaning outlet. At about 1 existing cleaning operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($70,300) sits below the state average ($100,267), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 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 Sawtell - Boambee compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawtell - Boambee | 20,119 | $70,300 | 1.2% | Cleaning | 62 |
| Petersham - Stanmore | 20,073 | $119,800 | -5.9% | Cleaning | 71 |
| St Clair | 20,061 | $107,500 | -2.4% | Cleaning | 69 |
| Bradbury - Wedderburn | 20,207 | $80,700 | 3.5% | Cleaning | 68 |
| West Ryde - Meadowbank | 20,213 | $105,000 | -0.2% | Cleaning | 71 |
| Warnervale - Wadalba | 20,228 | $105,100 | 29.4% | Cleaning | 81 |
| Rockdale - Banksia | 20,010 | $99,300 | -5.3% | Cleaning | 66 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Sawtell - Boambee?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Cleaning scores highest for Sawtell - Boambee at 62/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Health & Medical and Automotive.
How much does a franchise cost in Sawtell - Boambee?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Cleaning franchises run $30,000–$120,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=88). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Sawtell - Boambee good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 54/100 in Sawtell - Boambee, 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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