Franchise opportunities in Wagga Wagga - East, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Wagga Wagga - East 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 Wagga Wagga - East
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Wagga Wagga - East best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Wagga Wagga - East fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 62 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 61 |
| Coffee & Café | $300,000–$700,000 | $35,000 | 6.0% | 60 |
| Beauty & Health | $150,000–$494,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 59 |
| Home & Trade Services | $51,000–$128,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 59 |
| Lawn & Garden | $18,000–$49,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 59 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Wagga Wagga - East’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Wagga Wagga - East snapshot
| Metric | Wagga Wagga - East | Typical NSW area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,927 | 14,643 | +16% |
| Median household income | $88,300 | $99,300 | -11% |
| 5-year population growth | -0.5% | 2.0% | -2.5 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Wagga Wagga - East, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Wagga Wagga - East | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.6 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,699/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,088/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $851/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $300/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,517/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 Wagga Wagga - East (113031267). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Wagga Wagga - East 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 | Wagga Wagga - East | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 26% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 35.7% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 35.2% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 87.9% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 11.2% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 72.1% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 25.2% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Wagga Wagga - East, 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 Wagga Wagga - East scores 62 out of 100. With a population of 16,927, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 2 existing quick-service food operators, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($88,300) sits below the typical comparable area in the state ($99,300), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Massage & Wellness | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 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 Wagga Wagga - East compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagga Wagga - East | 16,927 | $88,300 | -0.5% | Quick-Service Food | 62 |
| Grafton Surrounds | 16,938 | $62,000 | 8.5% | Quick-Service Food | 63 |
| Ulladulla | 16,960 | $60,700 | 8.6% | Quick-Service Food | 63 |
| Leumeah - Minto Heights | 16,809 | $83,000 | -0.9% | Quick-Service Food | 60 |
| Ingleburn | 16,803 | $86,900 | -1.2% | Quick-Service Food | 61 |
| Bankstown - North | 17,054 | $68,700 | -0.1% | Quick-Service Food | 57 |
| Singleton | 17,139 | $100,600 | 3.8% | Quick-Service Food | 71 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Wagga Wagga - East?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Wagga Wagga - East at 62/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Coffee & Café.
How much does a franchise cost in Wagga Wagga - East?
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 Wagga Wagga - East good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 60/100 in Wagga Wagga - East, 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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