Franchise opportunities in Algester, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
52Algester snapshot
| Metric | Algester | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,139 | 19,958 | -54% |
| Median household income | $89,200 | $91,574 | -3% |
| 5-year population growth | 3.7% | 11.5% | -7.8 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Algester, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Algester | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.8 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,716/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,866/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $752/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $395/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,750/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Algester (303051072). 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 Algester scores 52 out of 100. With a population of 9,139, 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 ($89,200) sits below the state average ($91,574), which can favour value-led formats.
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 Algester
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
Cafe2U
Coolabah Tree Cafe
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
How Algester compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algester | 9,139 | $89,200 | 3.7% | Quick-Service Food | 52 |
| Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub | 9,139 | $108,000 | 44.4% | Quick-Service Food | 63 |
| Augustine Heights - Brookwater | 9,143 | $146,900 | 25.4% | Quick-Service Food | 68 |
| Kuraby | 9,146 | $108,100 | 4.4% | Quick-Service Food | 58 |
| Frenchville - Mount Archer | 9,151 | $90,300 | -1.1% | Quick-Service Food | 47 |
| Taringa | 9,165 | $99,400 | 2.8% | Quick-Service Food | 54 |
| Caloundra Hinterland | 9,171 | $65,600 | 5.1% | Quick-Service Food | 47 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Algester?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Algester at 52/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Algester?
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 Algester good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 48/100 in Algester, 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.