Franchise opportunities in Wangi Wangi - Rathmines, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Wangi Wangi - Rathmines 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 Wangi Wangi - Rathmines
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Wangi Wangi - Rathmines:
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Cafe2U
Coolabah Tree Cafe
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
Wangi Wangi - Rathmines on the map
Where Wangi Wangi - Rathmines 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
512. Coffee & Café
463. Hair & Barber
42What it costs to start in Wangi Wangi - Rathmines
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Wangi Wangi - Rathmines best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Wangi Wangi - Rathmines fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 51 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 46 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 42 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 37 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 34 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 32 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsWangi Wangi - Rathmines’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Wangi Wangi - Rathmines snapshot
| Metric | Wangi Wangi - Rathmines | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,458 | 20,009 | -53% |
| Median household income | $80,800 | $100,267 | -19% |
| 5-year population growth | 3.7% | 13.0% | -9.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Wangi Wangi - Rathmines, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Wangi Wangi - Rathmines | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 years | Older market, skews to health, home and aged-support services |
| Average household size | 2.5 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,553/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,863/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $732/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $370/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,888/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 Wangi Wangi - Rathmines (111021220). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Wangi Wangi - Rathmines 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 | Wangi Wangi - Rathmines | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 16.5% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 37.1% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 44% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 93.3% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 1.8% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 76.9% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 21.6% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Wangi Wangi - Rathmines, 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 Wangi Wangi - Rathmines scores 51 out of 100. With a population of 9,458, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 1 existing quick-service food operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($80,800) sits below the state average ($100,267), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Café | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | High | Saturated |
| Retail | 1 | High | Saturated |
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 Wangi Wangi - Rathmines compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wangi Wangi - Rathmines | 9,458 | $80,800 | 3.7% | Quick-Service Food | 51 |
| Artarmon | 9,461 | $125,800 | -5.0% | Quick-Service Food | 56 |
| Murwillumbah | 9,479 | $60,000 | 4.3% | Quick-Service Food | 47 |
| Kempsey Surrounds | 9,486 | $60,300 | 3.9% | Quick-Service Food | 46 |
| Berry - Kangaroo Valley | 9,418 | $74,300 | 5.1% | Quick-Service Food | 51 |
| Annandale (NSW) | 9,519 | $139,200 | -3.3% | Quick-Service Food | 58 |
| Bega-Eden Hinterland | 9,530 | $63,400 | 6.5% | Quick-Service Food | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Wangi Wangi - Rathmines?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Wangi Wangi - Rathmines at 51/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Wangi Wangi - Rathmines?
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 Wangi Wangi - Rathmines good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 46/100 in Wangi Wangi - Rathmines, with about 1 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: Q2 2026 Fee Index.
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