Franchise opportunities in St Ives, NSW
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
St Ives snapshot
| Metric | St Ives | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,780 | 20,009 | +9% |
| Median household income | $154,200 | $100,267 | +54% |
| 5-year population growth | 2.8% | 13.0% | -10.2 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in St Ives, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | St Ives | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 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 | $2,965/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $3,314/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,070/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $700/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $3,500/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 St Ives (121031410). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Health & Medical viability: High
The health & medical opportunity in St Ives scores 81 out of 100. With a population of 21,780, 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 ($154,200) 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.
Available franchise opportunities in St Ives
Amcal Pharmacy
Australian Skin Clinics
ABS Auto
Battery World
Belle Property
Century 21 Australia
How St Ives compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Score | Top category |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ives | 21,780 | 81 | Health & Medical |
| Newcastle | 322,278 | 77 | Bakery & Dessert |
| Parramatta | 256,729 | 79 | Pet Services |
| Geelong | 268,277 | 75 | Pet Services |
| Gold Coast | 699,226 | 84 | Quick-Service Food |
Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for St Ives?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Health & Medical scores highest for St Ives at 81/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Automotive and Real Estate.
How much does a franchise cost in St Ives?
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 St Ives good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 77/100 in St Ives, 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.