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Automotive franchise opportunities in Wollongong

Automotive opportunity score72/100
Demand: HighCompetition: LowGrowth: Medium
Wollongong’s 302,739 residents are served by about 6 automotive operators, competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 50,457 residents against a metro median of one per 15,100). 11 franchise systems are currently recruiting here, from $120,000 all-in.

Systems recruiting in Wollongong

ABS Auto

18 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

Battery World

110 AU locations · $250K–$400K all-in · 5% royalty

Bob Jane T-Marts

130 AU locations · $490K–$1.7M all-in · 6% royalty

IMO Car Wash

New to Australia · Investment on enquiry

JAX Tyres & Auto

95 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

Midas Australia

40 AU locations · $120K–$220K all-in · 6% royalty

Novus Glass

49 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

Star Car Wash

New to Australia · $350K–$500K all-in · 7% royalty

Tint a Car

85 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

Ultra Tune

275 AU locations · $412K–$1.4M all-in · 7% royalty

Ziebart

New to Australia · Investment on enquiry

Wollongong market intelligence

302,739Population (ABS 2021)
$87,500Median household income
+2.0%5-year growth
6Automotive operators (OSM)

Suitability: Strong , competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 50,457 residents against a metro median of one per 15,100).

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Demographics: ABS Census 2021. Competitor counts: live OpenStreetMap data (2026-07-31). See methodology. Full Wollongong opportunity report covers every category.

Frequently asked questions

Is Wollongong a good place to open a automotive franchise?

Wollongong scores 72/100 for automotive franchise viability. It has 302,739 residents and about 6 existing automotive operators, competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 50,457 residents against a metro median of one per 15,100). 11 systems are currently recruiting here. Suitability: Strong.

How much does a automotive franchise in Wollongong cost?

Entry starts from $120,000 all-in for the systems recruiting in Wollongong. Category-wide, Automotive franchises run $120,000–$500,000 (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=62).

How many automotive businesses are in Wollongong?

OpenStreetMap lists about 6 automotive operators in the Wollongong trade area, low competition, a genuine gap.

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