Franchise opportunities in Thirroul - Austinmer - Coalcliff, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Thirroul - Austinmer - Coalcliff 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 Thirroul - Austinmer - Coalcliff
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Thirroul - Austinmer - Coalcliff:
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
Acai Brothers
Boost Juice
Auntie Anne's
Bakers Delight
Thirroul - Austinmer - Coalcliff on the map
Where Thirroul - Austinmer - Coalcliff 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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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Hair & Barber
612. Food & Beverage
603. Bakery & Dessert
56What it costs to start in Thirroul - Austinmer - Coalcliff
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Thirroul - Austinmer - Coalcliff best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Thirroul - Austinmer - Coalcliff fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 61 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 60 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 56 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 54 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 53 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 51 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsThirroul - Austinmer - Coalcliff’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Thirroul - Austinmer - Coalcliff snapshot
| Metric | Thirroul - Austinmer - Coalcliff | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,912 | 20,009 | -40% |
| Median household income | $126,000 | $100,267 | +26% |
| 5-year population growth | 1.9% | 13.0% | -11.1 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Thirroul - Austinmer - Coalcliff, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Thirroul - Austinmer - Coalcliff | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.7 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,423/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,839/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,014/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $550/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,600/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 Thirroul - Austinmer - Coalcliff (107041148). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Thirroul - Austinmer - Coalcliff 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 | Thirroul - Austinmer - Coalcliff | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 18.5% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 37.3% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 41.8% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 81.5% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 7.9% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 78.4% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 19% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Thirroul - Austinmer - Coalcliff, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Hair & Barber viability: High
The hair & barber opportunity in Thirroul - Austinmer - Coalcliff scores 61 out of 100. With a population of 11,912, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited hair & barber outlet. At about 1 existing hair & barber operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($126,000) runs above the state average ($100,267), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Massage & Wellness | 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 Thirroul - Austinmer - Coalcliff compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thirroul - Austinmer - Coalcliff | 11,912 | $126,000 | 1.9% | Hair & Barber | 61 |
| Wahroonga (West) - Waitara | 11,893 | $112,100 | 20.1% | Hair & Barber | 66 |
| Campsie - North | 11,943 | $77,500 | -6.9% | Food & Beverage | 43 |
| Kensington (NSW) | 11,944 | $110,100 | -24.0% | Hair & Barber | 52 |
| St Leonards - Naremburn | 11,993 | $142,900 | 7.8% | Food & Beverage | 67 |
| Hornsby - East | 11,999 | $94,500 | -2.2% | Hair & Barber | 50 |
| Orange Surrounds | 11,810 | $93,500 | 0.4% | Hair & Barber | 52 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Thirroul - Austinmer - Coalcliff?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Hair & Barber scores highest for Thirroul - Austinmer - Coalcliff at 61/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Food & Beverage and Bakery & Dessert.
How much does a franchise cost in Thirroul - Austinmer - Coalcliff?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Hair & Barber franchises run $140,000–$380,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=65). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Thirroul - Austinmer - Coalcliff good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 51/100 in Thirroul - Austinmer - Coalcliff, 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: Q2 2026 Fee Index.
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