Franchise opportunities in Tenambit - East Maitland, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Tenambit - East Maitland 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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What it costs to start in Tenambit - East Maitland
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Tenambit - East Maitland best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Tenambit - East Maitland fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 54 |
| Coffee & Café | $300,000–$700,000 | $35,000 | 6.0% | 48 |
| Hair & Barber | $243,000–$482,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 46 |
| Food & Beverage | $650,000–$1,475,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 41 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 37 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 35 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Tenambit - East Maitland’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Tenambit - East Maitland snapshot
| Metric | Tenambit - East Maitland | Typical NSW area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,092 | 14,643 | -31% |
| Median household income | $74,200 | $99,300 | -25% |
| 5-year population growth | 6.2% | 2.0% | +4.2 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Tenambit - East Maitland, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Tenambit - East Maitland | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.4 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,426/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,904/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $742/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $360/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,733/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 Tenambit - East Maitland (106021617). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Tenambit - East Maitland 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 | Tenambit - East Maitland | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 28.3% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 32.4% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 33.4% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 80.1% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 3.3% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 68.7% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 29.3% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Tenambit - East Maitland, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Tenambit - East Maitland scores 54 out of 100. With a population of 10,092, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 1 existing quick-service food operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($74,200) sits below the typical comparable area in the state ($99,300), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 6.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Coffee & Café | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Medium | Competitive |
| Retail | 1 | High | Saturated |
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 Tenambit - East Maitland compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenambit - East Maitland | 10,092 | $74,200 | 6.2% | Quick-Service Food | 54 |
| Forbes | 10,090 | $65,400 | -3.0% | Quick-Service Food | 43 |
| Schofields (West) - Colebee | 10,071 | $163,300 | 227.2% | Quick-Service Food | 74 |
| Double Bay - Darling Point | 10,051 | $151,900 | -8.0% | Quick-Service Food | 59 |
| Bexley - North | 10,162 | $101,300 | -2.8% | Quick-Service Food | 54 |
| Bolton Point - Teralba | 10,163 | $76,400 | 16.5% | Quick-Service Food | 58 |
| Parramatta - South | 9,983 | $101,200 | -12.8% | Quick-Service Food | 52 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Tenambit - East Maitland?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Tenambit - East Maitland at 54/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Tenambit - East Maitland?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Quick-Service Food systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $337,000–$675,000 (173 systems), a $45,000 median initial fee (9 systems), a 6.0% median royalty (9 systems) and a 4.3% median marketing levy (9 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Tenambit - East Maitland good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 48/100 in Tenambit - East Maitland, with about 1 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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