Franchise opportunities in Woolooware - Burraneer, NSW
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
642. Coffee & Café
623. Hair & Barber
55Woolooware - Burraneer snapshot
| Metric | Woolooware - Burraneer | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,973 | 20,009 | -55% |
| Median household income | $133,600 | $100,267 | +33% |
| 5-year population growth | 11.6% | 13.0% | -1.4 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Woolooware - Burraneer, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Woolooware - Burraneer | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.6 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $2,569/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $3,243/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,157/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $550/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $3,000/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Woolooware - Burraneer (128011606). 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 Woolooware - Burraneer scores 64 out of 100. With a population of 8,973, 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 ($133,600) runs above the state average ($100,267), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Café | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | High | Saturated |
| Retail | 1 | High | Saturated |
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 Woolooware - Burraneer
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Cafe2U
Coolabah Tree Cafe
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
How Woolooware - Burraneer compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Score | Top category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woolooware - Burraneer | 8,973 | 64 | 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 Woolooware - Burraneer?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Woolooware - Burraneer at 64/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Woolooware - Burraneer?
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 Woolooware - Burraneer good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 62/100 in Woolooware - Burraneer, with about 1 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.