Franchise opportunities in Springwood - Winmalee, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Springwood - Winmalee 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 Springwood - Winmalee
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Springwood - Winmalee:
Amcal Pharmacy
Australian Skin Clinics
ABS Auto
Battery World
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Springwood - Winmalee on the map
Where Springwood - Winmalee 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. Health & Medical
723. Quick-Service Food
70What it costs to start in Springwood - Winmalee
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Springwood - Winmalee best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Springwood - Winmalee fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health & Medical | $180K–$650K | $48,000 | 6.0% | 72 |
| Automotive | $120K–$500K | $45,000 | 7.5% | 71 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 70 |
| Real Estate | $80K–$300K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 70 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 68 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 67 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsSpringwood - Winmalee’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Springwood - Winmalee snapshot
| Metric | Springwood - Winmalee | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,089 | 20,009 | +10% |
| Median household income | $106,200 | $100,267 | +6% |
| 5-year population growth | -0.2% | 13.0% | -13.2 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Springwood - Winmalee, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Springwood - Winmalee | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.6 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $2,043/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,402/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $899/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $420/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,167/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Springwood - Winmalee (124011454). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Springwood - Winmalee 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 | Springwood - Winmalee | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 13.8% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 44.1% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 39% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 91.5% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 2.7% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 76.5% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 22% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Springwood - Winmalee, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Health & Medical viability: High
The health & medical opportunity in Springwood - Winmalee scores 72 out of 100. With a population of 22,089, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 health & medical outlet. At about 1 existing health & medical operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($106,200) runs above the state average ($100,267), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Coffee & Café | 3 | 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 Springwood - Winmalee compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwood - Winmalee | 22,089 | $106,200 | -0.2% | Health & Medical | 72 |
| Asquith - Mount Colah | 22,145 | $127,400 | 17.4% | Health & Medical | 86 |
| Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali | 22,157 | $142,700 | 1.5% | Health & Medical | 79 |
| Freshwater - Brookvale | 22,014 | $141,600 | -0.7% | Automotive | 76 |
| Nelson Bay Peninsula | 21,921 | $65,900 | 1.4% | Automotive | 62 |
| Campbelltown - Woodbine | 22,283 | $80,400 | 18.9% | Automotive | 74 |
| Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer | 22,302 | $119,100 | -0.8% | Health & Medical | 75 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Springwood - Winmalee?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Health & Medical scores highest for Springwood - Winmalee at 72/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Automotive and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Springwood - Winmalee?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Health & Medical franchises run $180,000–$650,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=47). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Springwood - Winmalee good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 67/100 in Springwood - Winmalee, 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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