Franchise opportunities in Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah 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 Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah:
Auntie Anne's
Bakers Delight
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
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What it costs to start in Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 66 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 64 |
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 63 |
| Beauty & Health | $150,000–$494,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 62 |
| Mortgage & Finance | $60,000–$124,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 62 |
| Coffee & Café | $300,000–$700,000 | $35,000 | 6.0% | 61 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah snapshot
| Metric | Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah | Typical NSW area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,065 | 14,643 | +3% |
| Median household income | $91,700 | $99,300 | -8% |
| 5-year population growth | 7.6% | 2.0% | +5.6 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.8 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,763/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,019/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $752/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $400/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,900/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 Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah (106031125). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah 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 | Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 20.6% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 41.5% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 35.6% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 96% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0.5% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 79.4% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 18.9% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Bakery & Dessert viability: High
The bakery & dessert opportunity in Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah scores 66 out of 100. With a population of 15,065, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited bakery & dessert outlet. At about 1 existing bakery & dessert operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($91,700) sits below the typical comparable area in the state ($99,300), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 7.6% over five years, ahead of the typical comparable area in the state (2.0%), so new demand is still arriving.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 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 Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah | 15,065 | $91,700 | 7.6% | Bakery & Dessert | 66 |
| Denham Court - Bardia | 14,972 | $126,700 | 310.3% | Bakery & Dessert | 78 |
| Paddington - Moore Park | 14,931 | $146,100 | -8.3% | Bakery & Dessert | 65 |
| Seven Hills - Prospect | 14,929 | $101,900 | 3.7% | Bakery & Dessert | 66 |
| Terrigal - North Avoca | 14,894 | $110,800 | 6.9% | Bakery & Dessert | 70 |
| Unanderra - Mount Kembla | 15,243 | $99,800 | -4.1% | Bakery & Dessert | 59 |
| St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay | 15,266 | $57,100 | 7.0% | Bakery & Dessert | 57 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah at 66/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Bakery & Dessert systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $350,000–$625,000 (41 systems) and a $50,000 median initial fee (5 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 61/100 in Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah, 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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