Franchise opportunities in Sylvania - Taren Point, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Sylvania - Taren Point 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 Sylvania - Taren Point
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Sylvania - Taren Point:
Auntie Anne's
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What it costs to start in Sylvania - Taren Point
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Sylvania - Taren Point best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Sylvania - Taren Point fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 64 |
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 64 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 64 |
| Beauty & Health | $150,000–$494,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 62 |
| Coffee & Café | $300,000–$700,000 | $35,000 | 6.0% | 62 |
| Massage & Wellness | $467,000–$850,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 62 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Sylvania - Taren Point’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Sylvania - Taren Point snapshot
| Metric | Sylvania - Taren Point | Typical NSW area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,469 | 14,643 | +12% |
| Median household income | $104,900 | $99,300 | +6% |
| 5-year population growth | -1.7% | 2.0% | -3.7 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Sylvania - Taren Point, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Sylvania - Taren Point | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 years | Older market, skews to health, home and aged-support services |
| Average household size | 2.6 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $2,017/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,410/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $855/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $550/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,817/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 Sylvania - Taren Point (128011531). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Sylvania - Taren Point 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 | Sylvania - Taren Point | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 17.8% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 33.7% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 41.7% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 63.4% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 14.1% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 75.5% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 22.9% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Sylvania - Taren Point, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Bakery & Dessert viability: High
The bakery & dessert opportunity in Sylvania - Taren Point scores 64 out of 100. With a population of 16,469, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited bakery & dessert outlet. At about 1 existing bakery & dessert operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($104,900) runs above the typical comparable area in the state ($99,300), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Massage & Wellness | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 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 Sylvania - Taren Point compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvania - Taren Point | 16,469 | $104,900 | -1.7% | Bakery & Dessert | 64 |
| Edgeworth - Cameron Park | 16,469 | $105,700 | 13.4% | Quick-Service Food | 75 |
| Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi | 16,520 | $112,800 | 18.3% | Quick-Service Food | 77 |
| Queanbeyan Surrounds | 16,538 | $152,200 | 5.5% | Quick-Service Food | 78 |
| Wollongong - West | 16,595 | $82,900 | -4.7% | Quick-Service Food | 57 |
| Strathfield - East | 16,600 | $111,000 | -4.9% | Quick-Service Food | 65 |
| Tamworth - North | 16,612 | $78,700 | 7.6% | Quick-Service Food | 66 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Sylvania - Taren Point?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Sylvania - Taren Point at 64/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Quick-Service Food and Retail.
How much does a franchise cost in Sylvania - Taren Point?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Bakery & Dessert systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $350,000–$625,000 (41 systems) and a $50,000 median initial fee (5 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Sylvania - Taren Point good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 62/100 in Sylvania - Taren Point, with about 2 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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