Best location for a Anytime Fitness in Sydney

6 neighbourhoods ranked for gym/fitness center sites on footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit.

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Best zones to open a Anytime Fitness in Sydney

Compare neighbourhood fit for this business format. Published brand costs remain separate from local estimates.

Direct answer

Double Bay ranks first for Anytime Fitness in Sydney with a Brand Location Score of 85/100. The ranking compares 6 mapped neighbourhoods using category evidence and operating-format requirements; it is not an earnings forecast.

Last reviewed: 2026-09-01

Gym/Fitness Center · Sydney — key figures

Average investment: €250,000 - €650,000
Commercial rent: $25-150/sqm
Local competition index: 58/100
Break-even: 28-48 months

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Source: WhereToOpen.ai location intelligence · 6 mapped neighbourhoods · 2026-09-01. Figures are modelled planning estimates, not audited financials.

Published Anytime Fitness costs

Initial investment

$397,537–$973,142

Franchise / licence fee

$42,500

Verified break-even

Not publicly disclosed

Official · United States · verified 2026-09-22. Values below are a separate local model.

Source: Anytime Fitness Franchise →

Evidence and limitations

Confidence: 87%

Observed data: 6 mapped neighbourhoods, local competition, rent and location evidence.
Published data: Anytime Fitness Franchise: Official cost information for United States.
Modelled data: Brand Location Score, local ROI scenario and payback estimate. These are not brand disclosures or guarantees.

Not available: Anytime Fitness has not publicly disclosed verified break-even timing.

Brand-specific score: 78% category/location evidence plus operating-format signals for footfall, catchment, transit, delivery and parking. Confidence reflects input completeness.

Opening investment

€250,000 - €650,000

WhereToOpen.ai estimate

Annual ROI

24-47%

WhereToOpen.ai estimate

Payback

26-46 months

WhereToOpen.ai estimate

Rent risk

Moderate

WhereToOpen.ai estimate

Top areas for a Anytime Fitness in Sydney

1
Double Bay
Residential catchment, strong fit for this business type
Rent: A$65-110
85
88% confidence
2
Marrickville
Low competition, rising area
Rent: A$25-40
80
88% confidence
3
Bondi
Residential catchment, high footfall, crowded market
Rent: A$55-90
70
88% confidence
4
Newtown
High footfall
Rent: A$35-55
70
88% confidence
5
CBD
High footfall, crowded market
Rent: A$80-150
61
88% confidence
6
Surry Hills
High footfall, crowded market
Rent: A$50-85
60
88% confidence

Brand-specific score: 78% category/location evidence plus operating-format signals for footfall, catchment, transit, delivery and parking. Confidence reflects input completeness. Last reviewed 2026-09-01. Model confidence: 87%. The local ROI and payback below are modelled estimates, not Anytime Fitness disclosures or guarantees.

Anytime Fitness in Sydney: frequently asked answers

Where is the best location for a Anytime Fitness in Sydney?

Double Bay scores 85/100 for gym/fitness center locations in Sydney, ahead of Marrickville (80/100) and Bondi (70/100). Scores rank footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit across 6 mapped neighbourhoods.

Which areas of Sydney rank highest for a fitness?

Double Bay (85/100), Marrickville (80/100), Bondi (70/100). Ranking last reviewed 2026-09-01 by WhereToOpen.ai.

How much does it cost to open a fitness in Sydney?

Anytime Fitness's sourced investment is $397,537–$973,142 for United States. A local gym/fitness center category benchmark runs €250,000 - €650,000, with commercial rent around $25-150/sqm. These figures have different scopes and are shown separately.

How long does a fitness in Sydney take to break even?

Anytime Fitness does not publicly disclose a verified break-even period. The WhereToOpen.ai local scenario is 26-46 months, with modelled annual ROI of 24-47%. This is a model, not a brand claim or guarantee.

How competitive is Sydney for this category?

The local competition index is 58/100 averaged over 6 mapped neighbourhoods (higher means more crowded).

Which area of Sydney should a Anytime Fitness franchisee avoid?

Surry Hills scores lowest at 60/100 for this category: high footfall, crowded market.

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