Best Places in Sydney to Open a Business in 2026

Not all suburbs are equal — especially when it comes to foot traffic, rent, and spending power. After cleaning hundreds of venues across Sydney, here are the top 5 suburbs to start a business in 2026:

🌇 1. Green Square

Still developing. Still affordable (relatively). Thousands of new units. If you open now, you’ll be part of the foundation of a thriving new city hub.

🛍️ 2. Marrickville

Creative, loud, and full of character. The new apartments and Metro expansion mean locals live and spend here — especially on niche retail and hospitality.

🧠 3. Macquarie Park

Corporate + uni life = weekday traffic galore. Big brands are moving in. Plenty of small business opportunities.

🌿 4. Caringbah

The Shire's quiet powerhouse. It’s no longer sleepy — it's full of families, tradies, and high spenders. Services do really well here.

🏙️ 5. Zetland

Trendy, walkable, and full of 20–40s professionals who order coffee, food, grooming, and cleaning services regularly. Lots of cashflow.

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Opening a business in 2026? Ultrix already services venues in all five of these zones. We’ll keep your shop as sharp as your brand.