Franchise opportunities in Toongabbie - West, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Toongabbie - West 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 Toongabbie - West
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Toongabbie - West:
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
Acai Brothers
Boost Juice
Auntie Anne's
Bakers Delight
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Where Toongabbie - West 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 franchise categories by opportunity score
What it costs to start in Toongabbie - West
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Toongabbie - West best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Toongabbie - West fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hair & Barber | $243,000–$482,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 63 |
| Food & Beverage | $650,000–$1,475,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 62 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 57 |
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 55 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 55 |
| Beauty & Health | $150,000–$494,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 53 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Toongabbie - West’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Toongabbie - West snapshot
| Metric | Toongabbie - West | Typical NSW area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,632 | 14,643 | -21% |
| Median household income | $107,200 | $99,300 | +8% |
| 5-year population growth | 12.1% | 2.0% | +10.1 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Toongabbie - West, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Toongabbie - West | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.9 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,061/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,201/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $834/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $420/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,167/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 1 | Denser housing, larger or shared households |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Toongabbie - West (116011627). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Toongabbie - West 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 | Toongabbie - West | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 36.5% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 38.5% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 22.8% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 55.4% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 20.3% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 78.1% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 17.8% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Toongabbie - West, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Hair & Barber viability: High
The hair & barber opportunity in Toongabbie - West scores 63 out of 100. With a population of 11,632, 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 ($107,200) runs above the typical comparable area in the state ($99,300), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 12.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 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 Toongabbie - West compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toongabbie - West | 11,632 | $107,200 | 12.1% | Hair & Barber | 63 |
| Riverwood | 11,645 | $62,800 | 1.4% | Hair & Barber | 44 |
| Rhodes | 11,650 | $113,500 | -7.2% | Hair & Barber | 53 |
| Carlingford - East | 11,661 | $111,400 | 1.6% | Hair & Barber | 57 |
| Port Macquarie - East | 11,726 | $72,600 | -0.1% | Hair & Barber | 45 |
| Ashfield - North | 11,522 | $98,200 | -15.7% | Hair & Barber | 47 |
| Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden | 11,481 | $91,300 | -0.3% | Hair & Barber | 49 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Toongabbie - West?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Hair & Barber scores highest for Toongabbie - West at 63/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Food & Beverage and Bakery & Dessert.
How much does a franchise cost in Toongabbie - West?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Hair & Barber systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $243,000–$482,000 (13 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Toongabbie - West good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 52/100 in Toongabbie - West, 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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