Franchise opportunities in St Ives, NSW
Geography: this report covers the St Ives 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 St Ives
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover St Ives:
Amcal Pharmacy
Australian Skin Clinics
ABS Auto
Battery World
Belle Property
Century 21 Australia
St Ives on the map
Where St Ives 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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What it costs to start in St Ives
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit St Ives best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | St Ives fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health & Medical | $180K–$650K | $48,000 | 6.0% | 81 |
| Automotive | $120K–$500K | $45,000 | 7.5% | 80 |
| Real Estate | $80K–$300K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 79 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 78 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 76 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 75 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsSt Ives’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
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 |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 St Ives (121031410). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How St Ives 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 | St Ives | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 15.3% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 41.1% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 42% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 70.2% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 22.8% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 83.2% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 15.9% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, St Ives, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
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.
How St Ives compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ives | 21,780 | $154,200 | 2.8% | Health & Medical | 81 |
| Wentworthville - Westmead | 21,769 | $113,200 | 34.5% | Health & Medical | 84 |
| Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista | 21,801 | $148,000 | 4.5% | Health & Medical | 82 |
| Pennant Hills - Cheltenham | 21,819 | $144,800 | 3.0% | Health & Medical | 80 |
| Mascot | 21,843 | $117,200 | 41.5% | Health & Medical | 85 |
| Punchbowl | 21,693 | $72,000 | -0.6% | Health & Medical | 61 |
| Lethbridge Park - Tregear | 21,873 | $73,400 | 2.8% | Health & Medical | 66 |
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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 75/100 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.
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