Franchise opportunities in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee 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 Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee:
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Amazing Clean
Bebrite
Hire A Hubby
James Home Services
Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee on the map
Where Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee 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. Quick-Service Food
773. Home & Trade Services
73What it costs to start in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 77 |
| Cleaning | $30K–$120K | $25,000 | 9.0% | 73 |
| Home & Trade Services | $45K–$180K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 73 |
| Health & Medical | $180K–$650K | $48,000 | 6.0% | 69 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 68 |
| Automotive | $120K–$500K | $45,000 | 7.5% | 66 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsWahroonga (East) - Warrawee’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee snapshot
| Metric | Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,251 | 20,009 | -9% |
| Median household income | $168,100 | $100,267 | +68% |
| 5-year population growth | -1.0% | 13.0% | -14.0 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.9 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $3,233/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $3,663/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,108/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $650/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $3,600/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 Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee (121031412). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee 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 | Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 15.9% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 40% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 41.3% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 74.9% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 20.4% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 83.9% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 15% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee, 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 Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee scores 77 out of 100. With a population of 18,251, 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 ($168,100) runs above the state average ($100,267), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home & Trade Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Cleaning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 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 Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee | 18,251 | $168,100 | -1.0% | Quick-Service Food | 77 |
| Fairfield | 18,288 | $56,500 | -0.8% | Quick-Service Food | 59 |
| Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard | 18,299 | $74,900 | 3.3% | Quick-Service Food | 68 |
| Ballina Surrounds | 18,300 | $81,400 | 6.1% | Quick-Service Food | 71 |
| Gymea - Grays Point | 18,189 | $126,300 | 0.6% | Quick-Service Food | 77 |
| Coffs Harbour - North | 18,137 | $65,400 | 1.6% | Quick-Service Food | 62 |
| Drummoyne - Rodd Point | 18,409 | $143,200 | -4.7% | Quick-Service Food | 75 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee at 77/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Cleaning and Home & Trade Services.
How much does a franchise cost in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee?
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 Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 63/100 in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee, with about 3 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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