Franchise opportunities in St Leonards - Naremburn, NSW
Geography: this report covers the St Leonards - Naremburn 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 Leonards - Naremburn
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover St Leonards - Naremburn:
Acai Brothers
Boost Juice
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
Auntie Anne's
Bakers Delight
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Top 3 franchise categories by opportunity score
What it costs to start in St Leonards - Naremburn
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit St Leonards - Naremburn best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | St Leonards - Naremburn fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | $650,000–$1,475,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 67 |
| Hair & Barber | $243,000–$482,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 67 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 62 |
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 61 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 60 |
| Beauty & Health | $150,000–$494,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 58 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends St Leonards - Naremburn’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
St Leonards - Naremburn snapshot
| Metric | St Leonards - Naremburn | Typical NSW area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,993 | 14,643 | -18% |
| Median household income | $142,900 | $99,300 | +44% |
| 5-year population growth | 7.8% | 2.0% | +5.8 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in St Leonards - Naremburn, 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 Leonards - Naremburn | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.1 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $2,748/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $3,674/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,607/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $600/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $3,000/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 1.1 | Denser housing, larger or shared households |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 St Leonards - Naremburn (121011401). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How St Leonards - Naremburn 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 Leonards - Naremburn | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 54.5% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 24% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 19.8% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 16.7% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 74.1% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 60.3% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 34.4% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, St Leonards - Naremburn, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Food & Beverage viability: High
The food & beverage opportunity in St Leonards - Naremburn scores 67 out of 100. With a population of 11,993, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited food & beverage outlet. At about 1 existing food & beverage operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($142,900) runs above the typical comparable area in the state ($99,300), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 7.8% over five years, ahead of the typical comparable area in the state (2.0%), so new demand is still arriving.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | 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 Leonards - Naremburn compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Leonards - Naremburn | 11,993 | $142,900 | 7.8% | Food & Beverage | 67 |
| Hornsby - East | 11,999 | $94,500 | -2.2% | Hair & Barber | 50 |
| Wagga Wagga - West | 12,025 | $66,500 | -4.1% | Food & Beverage | 40 |
| Rose Bay - Vaucluse - Watsons Bay | 12,034 | $180,400 | -4.3% | Food & Beverage | 58 |
| Kensington (NSW) | 11,944 | $110,100 | -24.0% | Hair & Barber | 52 |
| Campsie - North | 11,943 | $77,500 | -6.9% | Food & Beverage | 43 |
| Ryde - South | 12,054 | $112,200 | 63.6% | Food & Beverage | 67 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for St Leonards - Naremburn?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Food & Beverage scores highest for St Leonards - Naremburn at 67/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Hair & Barber and Bakery & Dessert.
How much does a franchise cost in St Leonards - Naremburn?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Food & Beverage systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $650,000–$1,475,000 (17 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is St Leonards - Naremburn good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 58/100 in St Leonards - Naremburn, with about 2 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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