Franchise opportunities in South Hurstville - Blakehurst, NSW
Geography: this report covers the South Hurstville - Blakehurst 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 South Hurstville - Blakehurst
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover South Hurstville - Blakehurst:
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South Hurstville - Blakehurst on the map
Where South Hurstville - Blakehurst 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. Quick-Service Food
782. Real Estate
773. Education & Tutoring
73What it costs to start in South Hurstville - Blakehurst
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit South Hurstville - Blakehurst best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | South Hurstville - Blakehurst fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 78 |
| Real Estate | $80K–$300K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 77 |
| Education & Tutoring | $60K–$180K | $40,000 | 7.5% | 73 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 72 |
| Pet Services | $45K–$200K | $30,000 | 7.5% | 72 |
| Fitness & Wellbeing | $200K–$900K | $40,000 | 6.0% | 71 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsSouth Hurstville - Blakehurst’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
South Hurstville - Blakehurst snapshot
| Metric | South Hurstville - Blakehurst | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,415 | 20,009 | +27% |
| Median household income | $109,000 | $100,267 | +9% |
| 5-year population growth | 1.1% | 13.0% | -11.9 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in South Hurstville - Blakehurst, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | South Hurstville - Blakehurst | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.9 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,097/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,221/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $780/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $490/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,600/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 South Hurstville - Blakehurst (119031374). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How South Hurstville - Blakehurst 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 | South Hurstville - Blakehurst | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 29.6% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 32.3% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 35% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 55.1% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 33.3% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 76.7% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 18.5% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, South Hurstville - Blakehurst, 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 South Hurstville - Blakehurst scores 78 out of 100. With a population of 25,415, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 3 quick-service food outlets. At about 3 existing quick-service food operators, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($109,000) runs above the state average ($100,267), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Pet Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Childcare & Early Learning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 3 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 2 | 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 South Hurstville - Blakehurst compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hurstville - Blakehurst | 25,415 | $109,000 | 1.1% | Quick-Service Food | 78 |
| Charlestown - Dudley | 25,365 | $94,000 | 2.6% | Quick-Service Food | 75 |
| Schofields - East | 25,363 | $139,500 | 347.7% | Quick-Service Food | 92 |
| Lalor Park - Kings Langley | 25,568 | $102,500 | -0.3% | Quick-Service Food | 75 |
| Kingswood - Werrington | 24,895 | $88,800 | 24.2% | Quick-Service Food | 80 |
| Quakers Hill | 24,879 | $124,800 | 5.0% | Quick-Service Food | 84 |
| Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga | 24,863 | $69,100 | 2.6% | Quick-Service Food | 68 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for South Hurstville - Blakehurst?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for South Hurstville - Blakehurst at 78/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Real Estate and Education & Tutoring.
How much does a franchise cost in South Hurstville - Blakehurst?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Quick-Service Food franchises run $350,000–$900,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=96). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is South Hurstville - Blakehurst good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 67/100 in South Hurstville - Blakehurst, with about 4 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: Q2 2026 Fee Index.
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