Franchise opportunities in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga, NSW
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
682. Real Estate
683. Education & Tutoring
63Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga snapshot
| Metric | Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,863 | 20,009 | +24% |
| Median household income | $69,100 | $100,267 | -31% |
| 5-year population growth | 2.6% | 13.0% | -10.4 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 years | Older market, skews to health, home and aged-support services |
| Average household size | 2.2 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,329/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,792/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $678/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $400/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,080/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga (102011040). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga scores 68 out of 100. With a population of 24,863, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 3 quick-service food outlets. At about 3 existing quick-service food operators, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($69,100) sits below the state average ($100,267), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Pet Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Childcare & Early Learning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 3 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 2 | 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.
Available franchise opportunities in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga
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How Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Score | Top category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga | 24,863 | 68 | Quick-Service Food |
| Newcastle | 322,278 | 77 | Bakery & Dessert |
| Parramatta | 256,729 | 79 | Pet Services |
| Geelong | 268,277 | 75 | Pet Services |
| Gold Coast | 699,226 | 84 | Quick-Service Food |
Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga at 68/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Real Estate and Education & Tutoring.
How much does a franchise cost in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Quick-Service Food franchises run $350,000–$900,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=96). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 58/100 in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga, with about 4 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.