Franchise opportunities · QLD
Franchise Opportunities in Queensland
Queensland, with around 5.5 million people, is Australia's fastest-growing state by interstate migration. Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast form a booming south-east corridor, and a strong tourism economy adds year-round demand for food, fitness and service franchises.
5,669,764population (2025)
1.9%growth p.a. · rank 2/8
Brisbanecapital city
60/100opportunity score
Queensland at a glance
| Metric | QLD | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,669,764 | 27,613,654 | 20.5% of AUS |
| Population growth (5-yr) | +9.8% | n/a | rank 2/8 |
| Median age | 38 | 38 | +0 |
| Median weekly household income | $1,675 | $1,746 | -4.1% |
| Total households | 1,869,462 | 9,275,217 | -79.8% |
| Renter households | 33.1% | 30.6% | +2.5pp |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 4.3% | -0.1pp |
| Participation rate | 66.9% | 66.8% | +0.1pp |
| Actively trading businesses | 524,024 | n/a | n/a |
| Annual rainfall (Brisbane) | 1,065mm | n/a | n/a |
Population & labour force: ABS. Demographics: ABS Census 2021.
Age distribution in Queensland
A younger profile favours fitness, coffee and fast-casual food; an older one favours aged care, health and home services. Source: ABS Census 2021.
Housing & households in Queensland
How people live shapes what they buy. Tenure, dwelling type and household make-up point to the categories most likely to work here.
| Indicator | QLD | What it signals |
|---|---|---|
| Renter households | 33.1% | Rental-heavy areas turn over faster and suit convenience, fitness and food. |
| Owned with a mortgage | 34.4% | Mortgage-belt families spend on services, childcare and casual dining. |
| Owned outright | 29.1% | Outright owners skew older, favouring health, aged care and home services. |
| Detached houses | 74.8% | Backyard suburbs lift lawn, pool, cleaning and home-trade demand. |
| Apartments & units | 12.5% | Higher density concentrates foot traffic for cafés and quick-service food. |
| Family households | 71.0% | Families anchor education, childcare, tutoring and family dining. |
| Single-person households | 24.7% | Singles favour convenience, meal-based food and fitness. |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (QuickStats) · 2021
Queensland franchise opportunity map
Every marker is a real trade-area market, placed by its ABS centroid and coloured by opportunity score. Marker size reflects population; click a market for its full report.
Strong (70+)Solid (55–69)Competitive (40–54)Emerging (<40)Marker size = population · click a market for its full report
Recommended franchise categories for Queensland
| # | Category | Demand | Competition gap | Demographic fit | Growth | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quick-Service Food | 40 | 72 | 46 | 58 | 58 |
| 2 | Coffee & Café | 40 | 71 | 46 | 58 | 52 |
| 3 | Hair & Barber | 40 | 72 | 46 | 58 | 51 |
| 4 | Bakery & Dessert | 40 | 60 | 46 | 58 | 50 |
| 5 | Food & Beverage | 40 | 66 | 46 | 58 | 49 |
| 6 | Retail | 40 | 53 | 46 | 58 | 48 |
| 7 | Mortgage & Finance | 40 | 53 | 46 | 58 | 46 |
| 8 | Beauty & Health | 40 | 54 | 46 | 58 | 46 |
58/100Quick-Service Food
Best QLD markets: Springfield Lakes (87), Newstead - Bowen Hills (85), Gold Coast (84).
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52/100Coffee & Café
Best QLD markets: Springfield Lakes (84), Ipswich (79), Sunshine Coast (78).
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51/100Hair & Barber
Best QLD markets: Burdell - Mount Low (79), Thornlands (79), Springfield Lakes (78).
Explore hair & barberScores weight ABS population, income and growth, Census demographic fit, local competition (OpenStreetMap operator counts where available, else a trade-area model) and live franchise availability. Indicative only, not a guarantee of success.
Business landscape in Queensland
Source: ABS Counts of Australian Businesses · 2025
Business churn: 16.1% of businesses were new entries, 13.7% exited, for net growth of +2.7% over the year. A steadily growing business base is a sign of a healthy local economy for a new franchise.
Available franchise opportunities in Queensland
250 franchise systems have an open territory in Queensland. A selection by network size:
| Franchise | Category | Units (AU) | Total investment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim's Mowing | Lawn & Garden | 2,600 | $20K–$50K |
| Subway Australia | Quick-Service Food | 1,200 | $195K–$522K |
| McDonald's Australia | Quick-Service Food | 1,050 | $1.5M–$2.6M |
| Jim's Cleaning | Cleaning | 800 | $25K–$35K |
| KFC Australia | Quick-Service Food | 760 | $1.5M–$2.5M |
| 7-Eleven Australia | Retail | 750 | $400K–$1M |
| V.I.P. Home Services | Cleaning | 750 | $12K–$30K |
| Domino's Pizza Australia | Quick-Service Food | 730 | $400K–$850K |
| Jani-King | Cleaning | 700 | Not published |
| Ray White | Real Estate | 700 | $150K–$350K |
Franchise opportunity by location in Queensland
Cities & regional centres
Gold Coast
84Pop. 699,226 · $87,900 median income
+10.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Sunshine Coast
84Pop. 355,000 · $82,900 median income
+14.5% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Ipswich
79Pop. 247,000 · $86,700 median income
+16.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Logan
78Pop. 350,000 · $84,000 median income
+11.5% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Mackay
77Pop. 118,000 · $96,400 median income
+5.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Cairns
74Pop. 153,075 · $82,100 median income
+4.8% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Townsville
73Pop. 180,820 · $88,500 median income
+2.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Toowoomba
72Pop. 142,163 · $76,000 median income
+6.8% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Rockhampton
68Pop. 83,000 · $76,800 median income
+1.9% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Hair & Barber
Suburbs & localities
Every ABS SA2 suburb or locality in Queensland with 8,000+ residents, ranked by opportunity score, 308 areas.
Springfield Lakes
87Pop. 24,040 · $116,000 median income
+49.9% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Newstead - Bowen Hills
85Pop. 18,451 · $112,300 median income
+62.5% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Jimboomba - Glenlogan
83Pop. 18,373 · $112,800 median income
+13.7% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Murrumba Downs - Griffin
82Pop. 23,556 · $100,800 median income
+29.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Real Estate
Burdell - Mount Low
82Pop. 19,726 · $117,200 median income
+15.7% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Cleaning
Thornlands
82Pop. 19,664 · $115,300 median income
+29.3% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Cleaning
The Hills District
81Pop. 24,772 · $121,400 median income
+2.3% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Narangba
81Pop. 21,324 · $114,800 median income
+11.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Automotive
Oxenford - Maudsland
81Pop. 18,265 · $106,100 median income
+12.9% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Coomera
80Pop. 20,615 · $100,400 median income
+50.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Cleaning
Coorparoo
80Pop. 18,157 · $109,200 median income
+8.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Redland Bay
80Pop. 18,100 · $107,800 median income
+12.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
North Lakes
79Pop. 23,488 · $108,800 median income
+4.2% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Real Estate
Cashmere
78Pop. 20,050 · $125,100 median income
+3.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Cleaning
Redbank Plains
77Pop. 24,921 · $78,800 median income
+24.2% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Helensvale
77Pop. 19,272 · $104,700 median income
+10.9% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Cleaning
Calamvale - Stretton
76Pop. 23,311 · $100,200 median income
+4.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Real Estate
Mudgeeraba - Bonogin
76Pop. 19,870 · $106,700 median income
+5.5% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Cleaning
The Gap
76Pop. 17,406 · $133,700 median income
+1.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Mango Hill
76Pop. 15,214 · $111,500 median income
+73.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Rochedale - Burbank
76Pop. 11,209 · $135,900 median income
+68.2% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Buderim - South
75Pop. 17,790 · $99,900 median income
+5.9% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Trinity Beach - Smithfield
75Pop. 17,095 · $93,600 median income
+19.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
West End
75Pop. 15,279 · $109,400 median income
+47.8% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Noosa Hinterland
74Pop. 24,524 · $77,800 median income
+9.3% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Maroochydore - Kuluin
74Pop. 23,645 · $72,000 median income
+18.3% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Real Estate
Carindale
74Pop. 16,773 · $123,900 median income
+2.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Landsborough
74Pop. 15,919 · $104,200 median income
+52.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Bridgeman Downs
74Pop. 10,619 · $148,000 median income
+25.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Forest Lake - Ellen Grove
73Pop. 22,916 · $98,800 median income
+3.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Automotive
Upper Coomera - North
73Pop. 20,666 · $99,500 median income
+4.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Cleaning
Yeppoon
73Pop. 20,574 · $85,300 median income
+11.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Cleaning
Pacific Pines - Gaven
73Pop. 18,657 · $108,500 median income
-1.2% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Caloundra West - Baringa
73Pop. 15,970 · $97,300 median income
+106.9% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Morningside - Seven Hills
73Pop. 14,573 · $120,800 median income
+10.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Pallara - Willawong
73Pop. 10,402 · $124,000 median income
+112.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Flagstone (West) - New Beith
73Pop. 10,191 · $131,200 median income
+49.8% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Caboolture - South
72Pop. 24,119 · $66,400 median income
+14.9% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Boronia Heights - Park Ridge
72Pop. 19,564 · $76,100 median income
+54.3% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Cleaning
Burpengary
72Pop. 16,793 · $89,400 median income
+16.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Albany Creek
72Pop. 16,683 · $117,900 median income
+2.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Toowoomba - West
72Pop. 16,124 · $96,300 median income
+21.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Nambour
71Pop. 22,821 · $71,900 median income
+12.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Automotive
Capalaba
71Pop. 18,577 · $90,400 median income
+1.7% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Buderim - North
71Pop. 18,168 · $82,300 median income
+6.3% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Bracken Ridge
71Pop. 17,807 · $102,500 median income
+1.3% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Hope Island
71Pop. 14,873 · $100,200 median income
+27.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Highfields
71Pop. 14,781 · $109,400 median income
+10.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
South Brisbane
70Pop. 14,575 · $95,200 median income
+87.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Nudgee - Banyo
70Pop. 10,948 · $120,000 median income
+9.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Mount Isa
69Pop. 18,798 · $116,300 median income
-2.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Cleaning
Southport - North
69Pop. 18,179 · $62,000 median income
+19.2% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Caboolture - East
69Pop. 18,110 · $68,600 median income
+10.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Robina - East
69Pop. 17,126 · $96,300 median income
+2.7% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Varsity Lakes
69Pop. 16,929 · $85,500 median income
+7.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Palm Beach
69Pop. 16,607 · $89,500 median income
+9.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Parkinson - Drewvale
69Pop. 16,404 · $114,100 median income
+0.9% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Mount Gravatt
69Pop. 16,159 · $104,900 median income
+3.7% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Eimeo - Rural View
69Pop. 13,730 · $119,700 median income
+8.8% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Ripley
69Pop. 13,042 · $108,800 median income
+174.3% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Upper Kedron - Ferny Grove
69Pop. 11,855 · $134,400 median income
+14.8% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Hair & Barber
Wooloowin - Lutwyche
69Pop. 11,223 · $108,500 median income
+9.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Kallangur
68Pop. 22,198 · $75,700 median income
+5.3% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Automotive
Lockyer Valley - East
68Pop. 21,616 · $74,100 median income
+6.5% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Automotive
Coolum Beach
68Pop. 16,184 · $88,600 median income
+8.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Retail
Scarborough - Newport
68Pop. 15,468 · $86,200 median income
+25.2% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Redlynch
68Pop. 14,012 · $114,000 median income
+6.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Bardon
68Pop. 10,477 · $177,200 median income
+3.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Augustine Heights - Brookwater
68Pop. 9,143 · $146,900 median income
+25.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Gympie Surrounds
67Pop. 20,636 · $67,200 median income
+9.5% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Cleaning
Bargara - Burnett Heads
67Pop. 19,245 · $68,100 median income
+13.8% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Cleaning
Tamborine - Canungra
67Pop. 15,893 · $90,700 median income
+8.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Wynnum
67Pop. 14,738 · $97,900 median income
+7.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Kedron - Gordon Park
67Pop. 14,686 · $111,400 median income
+2.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Emerald
67Pop. 14,352 · $113,900 median income
+3.5% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Paddington - Milton
67Pop. 12,427 · $126,200 median income
+8.2% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan
67Pop. 11,579 · $122,900 median income
+16.9% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Hair & Barber
Ormeau (East) - Stapylton
67Pop. 10,847 · $102,400 median income
+13.9% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Peregian Springs
67Pop. 10,804 · $96,900 median income
+44.3% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Pimpama - South
67Pop. 10,699 · $95,600 median income
+193.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Wavell Heights
67Pop. 10,472 · $137,200 median income
+3.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Moranbah
67Pop. 9,611 · $160,100 median income
+6.3% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Nerang - Mount Nathan
66Pop. 21,589 · $81,700 median income
+2.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Automotive
Bribie Island
66Pop. 20,825 · $50,000 median income
+12.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Cleaning
Southport - South
66Pop. 19,198 · $70,800 median income
+7.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Cleaning
Andergrove - Beaconsfield
66Pop. 16,117 · $90,100 median income
+5.8% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Wynnum West - Hemmant
66Pop. 15,941 · $96,500 median income
+4.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Camp Hill
66Pop. 12,321 · $156,500 median income
+5.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Chapel Hill
66Pop. 10,866 · $153,800 median income
+1.2% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Greenslopes
66Pop. 10,713 · $100,900 median income
+11.5% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Pimpama - North
66Pop. 10,069 · $98,100 median income
+175.3% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Inala - Richlands
65Pop. 20,328 · $60,900 median income
+8.7% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Cleaning
Sunnybank Hills
65Pop. 18,440 · $89,700 median income
-3.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Airlie - Whitsundays
65Pop. 14,767 · $87,000 median income
+10.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Ashgrove
65Pop. 13,935 · $149,400 median income
+0.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Indooroopilly
65Pop. 13,688 · $107,600 median income
+7.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Brisbane City
65Pop. 13,686 · $96,600 median income
+25.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Samford Valley
65Pop. 12,569 · $145,900 median income
+3.8% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Ormeau (West) - Yatala
65Pop. 12,044 · $116,500 median income
+12.8% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Tarragindi
65Pop. 11,084 · $152,300 median income
-0.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Wurtulla - Birtinya
65Pop. 10,783 · $92,500 median income
+34.2% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Mount Louisa
65Pop. 10,255 · $105,700 median income
+8.2% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Everton Park
65Pop. 10,193 · $105,200 median income
+10.8% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Kangaroo Point
65Pop. 9,954 · $107,100 median income
+12.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Alexandra Hills
64Pop. 16,867 · $95,500 median income
-0.2% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Marsden
64Pop. 16,341 · $73,500 median income
+9.2% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Rosewood
64Pop. 14,490 · $82,100 median income
+19.9% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Yarrabilba
64Pop. 10,922 · $83,400 median income
+160.9% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Bli Bli
64Pop. 10,860 · $88,300 median income
+27.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Bellbowrie - Moggill
64Pop. 10,654 · $124,000 median income
+1.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Kenmore
64Pop. 9,538 · $129,600 median income
+4.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Dayboro
64Pop. 9,319 · $123,700 median income
+6.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Regents Park - Heritage Park
63Pop. 16,357 · $100,300 median income
-1.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Birkdale
63Pop. 15,457 · $101,100 median income
+0.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North)
63Pop. 14,586 · $77,800 median income
+11.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Clinton - New Auckland
63Pop. 14,404 · $98,300 median income
+3.8% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Taigum - Fitzgibbon
63Pop. 14,296 · $81,500 median income
+13.3% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach
63Pop. 14,229 · $85,200 median income
+12.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Mount Pleasant - Glenella
63Pop. 11,670 · $115,100 median income
+6.7% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Hair & Barber
Upper Mount Gravatt
63Pop. 11,170 · $86,500 median income
+13.5% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Benowa
63Pop. 9,980 · $99,700 median income
+10.7% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Wakerley
63Pop. 9,563 · $156,300 median income
+1.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub
63Pop. 9,139 · $108,000 median income
+44.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Deception Bay
62Pop. 23,114 · $63,400 median income
+0.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Real Estate
Beachmere - Sandstone Point
62Pop. 16,685 · $60,300 median income
+9.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Toowong
62Pop. 12,692 · $100,500 median income
+10.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Yeronga
62Pop. 10,339 · $109,300 median income
+3.5% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Carseldine
62Pop. 9,953 · $104,600 median income
+5.7% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Logan Village
62Pop. 8,696 · $114,300 median income
+20.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Bohle Plains
62Pop. 8,622 · $122,000 median income
+16.3% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Cleveland
61Pop. 16,074 · $74,400 median income
+4.8% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Rochedale South - Priestdale
61Pop. 15,652 · $100,400 median income
-2.2% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Eumundi - Yandina
61Pop. 12,501 · $93,400 median income
+16.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Toowoomba - East
61Pop. 10,638 · $94,300 median income
+6.3% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Gordonvale - Trinity
61Pop. 9,964 · $93,100 median income
+12.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Edens Landing - Holmview
61Pop. 9,692 · $89,300 median income
+25.5% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Cornubia - Carbrook
61Pop. 9,186 · $120,400 median income
+4.2% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Reedy Creek - Andrews
61Pop. 8,904 · $116,400 median income
+9.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Ipswich - East
60Pop. 18,324 · $66,200 median income
-1.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Wambo
60Pop. 17,333 · $73,300 median income
-0.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Pialba - Eli Waters
60Pop. 16,017 · $52,700 median income
+12.9% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Eight Mile Plains
60Pop. 15,463 · $101,000 median income
-2.8% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Norman Gardens
60Pop. 10,828 · $92,500 median income
+4.7% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Fortitude Valley
60Pop. 9,737 · $86,800 median income
+28.2% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Bellbird Park
60Pop. 9,340 · $90,800 median income
+33.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Holland Park
60Pop. 9,013 · $121,200 median income
+3.9% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Rothwell - Kippa-Ring
59Pop. 17,699 · $67,700 median income
-0.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Urangan - Wondunna
59Pop. 14,918 · $57,700 median income
+16.2% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Surfers Paradise - South
59Pop. 14,422 · $70,700 median income
+8.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Strathpine - Brendale
59Pop. 13,980 · $75,700 median income
+10.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Mermaid Waters
59Pop. 13,388 · $91,200 median income
+6.2% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Shailer Park
59Pop. 12,254 · $115,700 median income
+1.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Carina
59Pop. 11,999 · $107,900 median income
+3.8% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Hair & Barber
Collingwood Park - Redbank
59Pop. 11,889 · $85,300 median income
+35.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Hair & Barber
Moorooka
59Pop. 10,990 · $97,000 median income
+1.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Annandale (Qld)
59Pop. 10,253 · $115,200 median income
-1.2% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Seventeen Mile Rocks - Sinnamon Park
59Pop. 9,833 · $130,900 median income
-1.9% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Enoggera
59Pop. 9,202 · $102,700 median income
+7.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Mitchelton
59Pop. 9,029 · $116,500 median income
+4.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Pioneer Valley
59Pop. 8,992 · $105,900 median income
+8.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Kirwan - West
58Pop. 15,235 · $98,500 median income
-4.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Darling Heights
58Pop. 14,812 · $71,600 median income
+5.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Burleigh Waters
58Pop. 14,597 · $90,300 median income
-0.2% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Nundah
58Pop. 13,539 · $91,700 median income
+4.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Palmwoods
58Pop. 11,779 · $93,300 median income
+8.7% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Hair & Barber
Parrearra - Warana
58Pop. 10,480 · $82,800 median income
+6.9% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Kuraby
58Pop. 9,146 · $108,100 median income
+4.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve
58Pop. 9,010 · $88,100 median income
+71.8% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Woolloongabba
58Pop. 8,774 · $96,900 median income
+50.2% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Oxley (Qld)
58Pop. 8,693 · $113,000 median income
+6.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Worongary - Tallai
58Pop. 8,620 · $117,600 median income
+6.7% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Maryborough (Qld)
57Pop. 18,838 · $50,800 median income
+1.9% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Cleaning
Manly West
57Pop. 12,023 · $110,100 median income
+1.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Wishart
57Pop. 11,577 · $104,900 median income
+3.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Hair & Barber
Clayfield
57Pop. 10,914 · $100,400 median income
-0.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Boyne Island - Tannum Sands
57Pop. 10,172 · $101,300 median income
+1.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Doolandella
57Pop. 8,723 · $95,900 median income
+33.9% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Sheldon - Mount Cotton
57Pop. 8,459 · $137,100 median income
+3.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Labrador
56Pop. 18,911 · $61,800 median income
-0.5% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Cleaning
Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan
56Pop. 15,943 · $52,100 median income
+4.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Raceview
56Pop. 15,422 · $81,300 median income
-1.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Beaudesert
56Pop. 14,913 · $62,300 median income
+5.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Carrara
56Pop. 13,318 · $81,100 median income
+5.7% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Aspley
56Pop. 13,063 · $95,600 median income
+2.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Gracemere
56Pop. 12,579 · $89,100 median income
+5.2% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Currumbin - Tugun
56Pop. 12,486 · $88,200 median income
+6.2% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Mountain Creek
56Pop. 12,126 · $99,400 median income
+3.7% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Wellington Point
56Pop. 12,045 · $113,000 median income
-0.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Paradise Point - Hollywell
56Pop. 10,088 · $91,100 median income
+3.5% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Springwood
56Pop. 9,965 · $89,600 median income
+3.8% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Woodford - D'Aguilar
56Pop. 9,245 · $84,900 median income
+14.3% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Victoria Point
55Pop. 15,329 · $78,600 median income
-1.3% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach
55Pop. 11,913 · $85,200 median income
+5.8% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Hair & Barber
Chermside
55Pop. 11,603 · $73,800 median income
+20.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Hair & Barber
Morayfield - East
55Pop. 11,262 · $77,100 median income
+29.2% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Hair & Barber
Biggera Waters
55Pop. 10,078 · $68,300 median income
+13.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Currumbin Waters
55Pop. 9,868 · $85,100 median income
+4.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Brighton (Qld)
55Pop. 9,788 · $103,000 median income
+0.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Boondall
55Pop. 9,738 · $98,100 median income
+1.2% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Beerwah
55Pop. 9,335 · $79,800 median income
+11.5% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Broadsound - Nebo
55Pop. 8,878 · $114,800 median income
+1.5% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Windsor
55Pop. 8,117 · $114,000 median income
+7.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Warwick
54Pop. 15,756 · $58,100 median income
+2.3% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Gympie - North
54Pop. 15,087 · $56,300 median income
+4.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Lowood
54Pop. 14,420 · $75,100 median income
+0.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Wilsonton
54Pop. 14,311 · $58,400 median income
+5.9% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Golden Beach - Pelican Waters
54Pop. 13,150 · $70,000 median income
+7.8% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Loganholme - Tanah Merah
54Pop. 11,753 · $97,100 median income
+1.8% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Hair & Barber
Sippy Downs
54Pop. 11,698 · $77,200 median income
+10.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Hair & Barber
Arundel
54Pop. 11,273 · $87,500 median income
+6.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Hair & Barber
Bundaberg Surrounds - South
54Pop. 10,873 · $53,100 median income
+9.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Taringa
54Pop. 9,165 · $99,400 median income
+2.8% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Robina - West
54Pop. 8,870 · $83,900 median income
+19.7% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Runcorn
53Pop. 14,313 · $90,600 median income
-5.5% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Toowoomba - Central
53Pop. 14,184 · $69,900 median income
+3.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Cairns City
53Pop. 12,819 · $71,500 median income
+7.7% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Elanora
53Pop. 12,685 · $90,700 median income
+1.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
New Farm
53Pop. 12,673 · $107,600 median income
-7.3% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Mooloolaba - Alexandra Headland
53Pop. 12,631 · $81,100 median income
+3.8% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Brassall
53Pop. 12,304 · $73,200 median income
+9.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Marcoola - Mudjimba
53Pop. 12,077 · $78,300 median income
+6.7% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Lockyer Valley - West
53Pop. 12,076 · $87,900 median income
+4.5% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Loganlea
53Pop. 11,987 · $71,600 median income
+10.2% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Hair & Barber
Sarina
53Pop. 11,972 · $92,600 median income
+1.8% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Hair & Barber
Edmonton
53Pop. 11,610 · $85,400 median income
+5.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Hair & Barber
Kelso
53Pop. 10,862 · $84,800 median income
+0.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Burrum - Fraser
53Pop. 10,678 · $50,800 median income
+10.2% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Bowen
53Pop. 10,010 · $68,700 median income
+8.2% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Hillcrest
53Pop. 8,963 · $91,700 median income
+6.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Caboolture - West
52Pop. 12,348 · $67,600 median income
+10.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Annerley
52Pop. 12,148 · $95,200 median income
+0.7% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Condon - Rasmussen
52Pop. 10,951 · $71,800 median income
+2.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Drayton - Harristown
52Pop. 10,940 · $62,100 median income
+5.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Kanimbla - Mooroobool
52Pop. 10,081 · $89,100 median income
-0.7% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Algester
52Pop. 9,139 · $89,200 median income
+3.7% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Mansfield (Qld)
52Pop. 9,003 · $107,100 median income
-0.3% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Parkwood
52Pop. 8,952 · $107,300 median income
+0.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
McDowall
52Pop. 8,017 · $128,000 median income
+1.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Boonah
51Pop. 12,786 · $71,500 median income
+5.2% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Ashmore
51Pop. 12,548 · $82,200 median income
+2.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Bethania - Waterford
51Pop. 12,305 · $67,500 median income
+9.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Gladstone Hinterland
51Pop. 11,668 · $103,300 median income
-2.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Hair & Barber
Bray Park
51Pop. 10,419 · $90,300 median income
-2.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Kelvin Grove - Herston
51Pop. 10,381 · $91,500 median income
-3.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Maryborough Surrounds - South
51Pop. 9,620 · $49,900 median income
+14.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Mount Sheridan
51Pop. 8,777 · $95,000 median income
+3.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Walkerston - Eton
51Pop. 8,524 · $109,500 median income
+0.7% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Surfers Paradise - North
50Pop. 12,375 · $66,400 median income
+7.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Tully
50Pop. 11,124 · $61,900 median income
+2.3% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Chinchilla
50Pop. 8,894 · $80,500 median income
+7.3% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Mareeba
49Pop. 11,994 · $66,700 median income
+5.7% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Hair & Barber
Atherton
49Pop. 11,746 · $62,800 median income
+7.3% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Hair & Barber
Walkervale - Avenell Heights
49Pop. 11,087 · $58,100 median income
+2.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Kingaroy
49Pop. 10,659 · $65,400 median income
+1.9% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Newtown (Qld)
49Pop. 10,156 · $62,400 median income
+3.5% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Aroona - Currimundi
49Pop. 10,122 · $82,700 median income
-1.5% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Camira - Gailes
49Pop. 9,380 · $91,400 median income
-1.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Townsville City - North Ward
49Pop. 9,284 · $92,700 median income
-1.8% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Burleigh Heads
49Pop. 9,262 · $84,200 median income
+1.5% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Tingalpa
49Pop. 8,987 · $103,100 median income
-1.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Banana
49Pop. 8,900 · $87,100 median income
+2.5% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
St Lucia
48Pop. 12,485 · $91,600 median income
-6.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Goodna
48Pop. 11,061 · $70,200 median income
-1.9% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Tewantin
48Pop. 10,625 · $65,600 median income
+0.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Zillmere
48Pop. 9,465 · $74,200 median income
+2.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Bundamba
48Pop. 9,464 · $72,200 median income
+3.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Noosaville
48Pop. 9,402 · $72,300 median income
+3.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Malanda - Yungaburra
48Pop. 9,172 · $67,400 median income
+7.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Proserpine
48Pop. 8,931 · $74,400 median income
+6.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Rangeville
48Pop. 8,729 · $87,800 median income
+3.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Bentley Park
48Pop. 8,496 · $95,200 median income
+2.7% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Broadbeach Waters
48Pop. 8,230 · $107,700 median income
+1.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Crestmead
47Pop. 12,379 · $76,500 median income
+0.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Nanango
47Pop. 10,090 · $45,900 median income
+3.2% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Crows Nest - Rosalie
47Pop. 9,261 · $57,700 median income
+6.9% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Caloundra Hinterland
47Pop. 9,171 · $65,600 median income
+5.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Frenchville - Mount Archer
47Pop. 9,151 · $90,300 median income
-1.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Eagleby
46Pop. 13,806 · $56,300 median income
-0.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Bakery & Dessert
Woodridge
46Pop. 13,205 · $54,200 median income
+1.5% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Redcliffe
46Pop. 10,567 · $57,800 median income
+0.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Bundaberg Surrounds - North
46Pop. 9,360 · $63,200 median income
+4.3% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Petrie
46Pop. 8,841 · $96,400 median income
-1.8% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Browns Plains
46Pop. 8,282 · $75,900 median income
+7.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Slacks Creek
45Pop. 10,561 · $67,700 median income
-2.5% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Rocklea - Acacia Ridge
45Pop. 9,856 · $70,200 median income
-0.9% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Sunnybank
45Pop. 9,187 · $82,800 median income
-1.5% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Southern Moreton Bay Islands
45Pop. 8,574 · $39,600 median income
+20.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Douglas
45Pop. 8,003 · $105,300 median income
-0.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Margate - Woody Point
44Pop. 12,134 · $63,700 median income
+0.8% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Food & Beverage
Kingston (Qld)
44Pop. 10,540 · $61,400 median income
-1.8% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Runaway Bay
44Pop. 9,364 · $71,900 median income
-0.3% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Coombabah
43Pop. 10,377 · $56,800 median income
-2.0% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Highland Park
43Pop. 8,503 · $86,900 median income
-0.9% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Whitfield - Edge Hill
43Pop. 8,456 · $87,200 median income
-0.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Leichhardt - One Mile
42Pop. 8,391 · $63,000 median income
+6.5% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Seaforth - Calen
42Pop. 8,243 · $86,400 median income
+0.1% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Kingaroy Surrounds - North
41Pop. 9,615 · $49,400 median income
-1.3% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Innisfail
40Pop. 9,404 · $57,500 median income
-1.8% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Earlville - Bayview Heights
40Pop. 8,451 · $76,900 median income
-0.2% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Moffat Beach - Battery Hill
40Pop. 8,188 · $78,200 median income
+0.9% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Gatton
40Pop. 8,064 · $66,200 median income
+5.3% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Ayr
39Pop. 9,063 · $66,000 median income
-1.9% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Clontarf
39Pop. 8,494 · $72,200 median income
+0.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Durack
38Pop. 8,354 · $67,600 median income
+0.7% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Beenleigh
37Pop. 8,554 · $60,100 median income
+0.5% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
The Range - Allenstown
37Pop. 8,071 · $83,200 median income
-3.4% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Johnstone
36Pop. 8,080 · $67,700 median income
+0.6% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Charters Towers
34Pop. 8,135 · $66,700 median income
-1.9% 5-yr growth · Top fit: Quick-Service Food
Population, income & growth: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population. Opportunity score combines demand, competition, demographics, growth and franchise availability, see methodology.
Franchise cost benchmarks
| Category | Median initial fee | Royalty | Marketing levy | Total investment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | $25,000 | 9.0% | 3.0% | $30K–$120K |
| Coffee & Café | $45,000 | 6.5% | 2.5% | $118K–$450K |
| Food & Beverage | $50,000 | 7.0% | 3.0% | $250K–$750K |
| Fitness & Wellbeing | $40,000 | 6.0% | 2.0% | $200K–$900K |
| Aged & Disability Support | $45,000 | 6.5% | 2.0% | $90K–$300K |
| Home & Trade Services | $35,000 | 8.0% | 3.5% | $45K–$180K |
| Automotive | $45,000 | 7.5% | 2.5% | $120K–$500K |
| Education & Tutoring | $40,000 | 7.5% | 2.0% | $60K–$180K |
National medians from the Australian Franchise Fee Index, verified from disclosure documents.
Climate & seasonality
| Climate zone (Brisbane) | Subtropical |
| Avg summer maximum | 30.4°C |
| Avg winter minimum | 10.5°C |
| Annual rainfall | 1,065mm (Summer-dominant) |
| Frost risk | Nil |
Humid subtropical warmth sustains year-round demand for air-conditioning, pest-control, pool and outdoor-lifestyle franchises.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology climate averages · BOM climate averages
Tourism & visitor demand
| Annual domestic visitors | 26,187,500 |
| Annual international visitors | 2,157,600 |
| Total visitor nights | 152,513,900 |
| Total visitor spending | $35.3B |
| Peak season | Winter (Jun–Aug) |
| Top tourism regions | Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast |
Strong visitor volumes lift demand for food & beverage, coffee, retail and hospitality franchises, plan for peak/off-peak staffing.
Source: Tourism Research Australia · 2024
Transport & infrastructure
| Airport | Location | Annual passengers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Airport | Brisbane | 23,826,691 | International |
| Gold Coast Airport | Coolangatta | 5,998,280 | International |
| Cairns Airport | Cairns | 4,707,476 | International |
Major highways
- Bruce Highway (M1/A1), Brisbane–Rockhampton–Townsville–Cairns
- Pacific Motorway (M1), Brisbane–Gold Coast–NSW border
- Warrego Highway (A2), Brisbane (Ipswich)–Toowoomba–Charleville (inland west)
Ports
- Port of Brisbane (Container)
- Port of Gladstone (Bulk)
Rail
Queensland Rail runs the South East Queensland Citytrain suburban network and long-distance passenger services, while Aurizon hauls major coal freight from the Bowen Basin.
Highway corridors suit drive-through food, fuel and automotive franchises; airport and transport hubs suit food and retail formats.
Source: BITRE aviation statistics & public infrastructure data · 2024-25
Commercial property & retail
Major shopping centres, prime anchor sites for retail, food and service franchises in Queensland:
| Centre | Location |
|---|---|
| Westfield Chermside | Chermside, Brisbane |
| Pacific Fair | Broadbeach, Gold Coast |
| Westfield Garden City | Upper Mount Gravatt |
| Robina Town Centre | Robina, Gold Coast |
Queensland commercial property is generally more affordable than Sydney or Melbourne, lowering fit-out costs for bricks-and-mortar franchises. Combined with strong growth, this makes QLD attractive for multi-unit expansion. Retail rents vary by centre and strip, confirm current rates with the landlord or a commercial agent.
Expanding your franchise into Queensland?
| Total population | 5,669,764 |
| Population growth | 1.9% p.a. (rank 2/8) |
| Median household income | $1,675/wk |
| Systems already recruiting | 250 |
| Trade-area markets scored | 317 |
Lower-scoring categories with strong demographics signal white space. See the recommended-categories table above for where QLD demand outruns supply.
Franchises in Queensland, FAQs
What are the best franchise opportunities in Queensland?
Based on ABS population, demographics and competition analysis, the strongest franchise categories in Queensland are Quick-Service Food, Coffee & Café, Hair & Barber. With a population of 5,669,764 growing 1.9% a year, Queensland supports steady demand across food, fitness and home-service formats.
How much does a franchise cost in Queensland?
Total investment ranges from about $30K for home-based and mobile models to $1.2M+ for full bricks-and-mortar formats. Queensland's median weekly household income is $1,675 (-4.1% vs the national $1,746). See our verified Fee Index for category-by-category costs.
What franchise categories work best in regional Queensland?
Regional QLD centres such as Sunshine Coast, Logan, Ipswich typically have lower competition than Brisbane and reward home services, food and fitness franchises. Entry costs are usually lower outside the capital.
Are there franchises for sale in Queensland?
Yes, 250 franchise systems on FranchiseScope currently have an open territory in Queensland. Browse available QLD opportunities or register your interest to be notified of new listings.
What is the population of Queensland?
As of 2025, Queensland has an estimated resident population of 5,669,764, about 20.5% of Australia's total. It grew 1.9% per year over the last five years, the 2nd fastest-growing state or territory. Source: ABS National, state and territory population.
What is the climate like in Queensland?
Brisbane has a subtropical climate, average summer maximums around 30.4°C and winter minimums near 10.5°C, with about 1,065mm of rain a year. Humid subtropical warmth sustains year-round demand for air-conditioning, pest-control, pool and outdoor-lifestyle franchises. Source: Bureau of Meteorology.
What are the fastest growing areas in Queensland?
The fastest-growing markets in Queensland include Pimpama - South (+193.4% over 5 years), Pimpama - North (+175.3% over 5 years), Ripley (+174.3% over 5 years). These growth corridors offer the strongest new-outlet franchise opportunities. Source: ABS Estimated Resident Population.
How do I compare franchise opportunities in Queensland?
Use FranchiseScope's verified Fee Index, location opportunity scores and live territory availability to compare franchises side by side, filter by category, investment range and location across Queensland.
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Opportunity scores use a weighted model: 30% demand (population, households, income), 25% competition gap (business density vs population), 20% demographic fit, 15% growth, 10% franchise availability. Data comes from ABS National, state and territory population; ABS Census 2021; ABS Labour Force; ABS Counts of Australian Businesses; Bureau of Meteorology; Tourism Research Australia; BITRE; OpenStreetMap; and FranchiseScope's verified Fee Index. Scores are indicative only and do not guarantee franchise success.
This page is general information only, not legal, financial or business advice. Franchise costs, territories and availability change frequently. Review the franchisor's disclosure document and seek independent legal and accounting advice before entering any franchise agreement.
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