Franchise opportunities in Silverwater - Newington, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Silverwater - Newington 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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What it costs to start in Silverwater - Newington
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Silverwater - Newington best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Silverwater - Newington fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 53 |
| Coffee & Café | $300,000–$700,000 | $35,000 | 6.0% | 49 |
| Hair & Barber | $243,000–$482,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 44 |
| Food & Beverage | $650,000–$1,475,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 39 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 35 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 34 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Silverwater - Newington’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Silverwater - Newington snapshot
| Metric | Silverwater - Newington | Typical NSW area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,341 | 14,643 | -36% |
| Median household income | $118,100 | $99,300 | +19% |
| 5-year population growth | -10.3% | 2.0% | -12.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Silverwater - Newington, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Silverwater - Newington | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.8 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,272/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,526/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $993/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $520/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,391/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 Silverwater - Newington (125011709). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Silverwater - Newington 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 | Silverwater - Newington | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 36.6% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 39.4% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 22.2% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 36.4% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 45% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 79.4% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 18.4% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Silverwater - Newington, 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 Silverwater - Newington scores 53 out of 100. With a population of 9,341, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 1 existing quick-service food operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($118,100) runs above the typical comparable area in the state ($99,300), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Café | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | High | Saturated |
| Retail | 1 | High | Saturated |
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 Silverwater - Newington compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverwater - Newington | 9,341 | $118,100 | -10.3% | Quick-Service Food | 53 |
| Cowra | 9,323 | $56,100 | 0.2% | Quick-Service Food | 41 |
| Strathfield - West | 9,283 | $141,800 | 5.0% | Quick-Service Food | 64 |
| Berry - Kangaroo Valley | 9,418 | $74,300 | 5.1% | Quick-Service Food | 51 |
| Wangi Wangi - Rathmines | 9,458 | $80,800 | 3.7% | Quick-Service Food | 51 |
| Artarmon | 9,461 | $125,800 | -5.0% | Quick-Service Food | 56 |
| Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill | 9,209 | $99,600 | 10.1% | Quick-Service Food | 59 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Silverwater - Newington?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Silverwater - Newington at 53/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Silverwater - Newington?
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 Silverwater - Newington good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 49/100 in Silverwater - Newington, with about 1 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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