Franchise opportunities in Waratah - North Lambton, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Waratah - North Lambton 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 Waratah - North Lambton
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Waratah - North Lambton:
Acai Brothers
Boost Juice
Auntie Anne's
Bakers Delight
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Waratah - North Lambton on the map
Where Waratah - North Lambton 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. Food & Beverage
552. Bakery & Dessert
533. Quick-Service Food
51What it costs to start in Waratah - North Lambton
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Waratah - North Lambton best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Waratah - North Lambton fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 55 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 53 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 51 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 50 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 48 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 48 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsWaratah - North Lambton’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Waratah - North Lambton snapshot
| Metric | Waratah - North Lambton | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,941 | 20,009 | -35% |
| Median household income | $85,200 | $100,267 | -15% |
| 5-year population growth | 3.7% | 13.0% | -9.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Waratah - North Lambton, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Waratah - North Lambton | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.3 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,639/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,135/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $787/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $380/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,937/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 Waratah - North Lambton (111031234). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Waratah - North Lambton 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 | Waratah - North Lambton | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 40% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 32.3% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 24.8% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 77.5% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 10.5% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 60.7% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 30.2% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 5% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Waratah - North Lambton, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Food & Beverage viability: High
The food & beverage opportunity in Waratah - North Lambton scores 55 out of 100. With a population of 12,941, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited food & beverage outlet. At about 1 existing food & beverage operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($85,200) sits below the state average ($100,267), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Massage & Wellness | 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 Waratah - North Lambton compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waratah - North Lambton | 12,941 | $85,200 | 3.7% | Food & Beverage | 55 |
| Green Valley | 12,955 | $92,300 | -0.3% | Food & Beverage | 53 |
| Griffith Surrounds | 12,906 | $84,800 | -2.1% | Food & Beverage | 49 |
| Concord West - North Strathfield | 12,905 | $124,000 | -5.5% | Food & Beverage | 58 |
| Greenwich - Riverview | 12,984 | $190,400 | -4.0% | Food & Beverage | 61 |
| Caringbah | 12,890 | $98,500 | 5.5% | Food & Beverage | 60 |
| Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park | 12,996 | $105,400 | -2.3% | Food & Beverage | 55 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Waratah - North Lambton?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Food & Beverage scores highest for Waratah - North Lambton at 55/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Bakery & Dessert and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Waratah - North Lambton?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Food & Beverage franchises run $250,000–$750,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=210). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Waratah - North Lambton good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 48/100 in Waratah - North Lambton, 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: Q2 2026 Fee Index.
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