Franchise opportunities in Wolli Creek, NSW
Geography: this report covers the Wolli Creek 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 Wolli Creek
263 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Wolli Creek:
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
Acai Brothers
Boost Juice
Wolli Creek on the map
Where Wolli Creek 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
72What it costs to start in Wolli Creek
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Wolli Creek best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Wolli Creek fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 72 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 65 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 61 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 57 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 55 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 53 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsWolli Creek’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Wolli Creek snapshot
| Metric | Wolli Creek | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,897 | 20,009 | -46% |
| Median household income | $112,300 | $100,267 | +12% |
| 5-year population growth | 58.0% | 13.0% | +45.0 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Wolli Creek, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Wolli Creek | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.2 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $2,160/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,337/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,069/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $540/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,383/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 1.2 | Denser housing, larger or shared households |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Wolli Creek (119041671). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Wolli Creek 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 | Wolli Creek | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 62.7% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 27.2% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 7.4% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 1.2% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 97.6% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 58.8% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 25.9% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Wolli Creek, 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 Wolli Creek scores 72 out of 100. With a population of 10,897, 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 ($112,300) runs above the state average ($100,267), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 58.0% over five years, ahead of the state pace of 13.0%, new demand is still arriving.
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.
How Wolli Creek compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolli Creek | 10,897 | $112,300 | 58.0% | Quick-Service Food | 72 |
| North Narrabeen - Warriewood (South) | 10,898 | $143,200 | -0.2% | Quick-Service Food | 65 |
| Mittagong | 10,888 | $85,100 | 17.9% | Quick-Service Food | 63 |
| Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) | 10,909 | $121,600 | 3.3% | Quick-Service Food | 67 |
| Byron Bay | 10,951 | $90,900 | 7.3% | Quick-Service Food | 62 |
| Parkes (NSW) | 10,985 | $72,200 | -2.4% | Quick-Service Food | 48 |
| Bathurst - South | 10,806 | $62,300 | -1.8% | Quick-Service Food | 46 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Wolli Creek?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Wolli Creek at 72/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Hair & Barber and Food & Beverage.
How much does a franchise cost in Wolli Creek?
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 Wolli Creek good for a coffee franchise?
It's a tighter market: a coffee & café franchise scores 53/100 in Wolli Creek, with about 2 existing operators in the trade area (Saturated 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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