Franchise opportunities in Winston Hills, NSW
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
65Winston Hills snapshot
| Metric | Winston Hills | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,203 | 20,009 | -44% |
| Median household income | $125,900 | $100,267 | +26% |
| 5-year population growth | 1.4% | 13.0% | -11.6 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Winston Hills, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Winston Hills | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 3 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,421/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,703/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $939/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $530/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,700/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Winston Hills (125041494). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Winston Hills scores 65 out of 100. With a population of 11,203, 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 ($125,900) runs above the state average ($100,267), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Medium | Competitive |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Medium | Competitive |
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.
Available franchise opportunities in Winston Hills
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
Acai Brothers
Boost Juice
How Winston Hills compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Score | Top category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Hills | 11,203 | 65 | Quick-Service Food |
| Newcastle | 322,278 | 77 | Bakery & Dessert |
| Parramatta | 256,729 | 79 | Pet Services |
| Geelong | 268,277 | 75 | Pet Services |
| Gold Coast | 699,226 | 84 | Quick-Service Food |
Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Winston Hills?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Winston Hills at 65/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Hair & Barber and Food & Beverage.
How much does a franchise cost in Winston Hills?
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 Winston Hills good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 48/100 in Winston Hills, with about 2 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.