Franchise opportunities in Augustine Heights - Brookwater, QLD
Geography: this report covers the Augustine Heights - Brookwater area (ABS SA2). Demographics from the ABS Census 2021.
How this opportunity score works
The score is a weighted 0–100 research signal, not a site-selection decision. It combines, per category:
- Demand (category fit for the population) — 30%
- Competition gap (trade-area model, more room scores higher) — 25%
- Demographic fit (income vs the category) — 20%
- 5-year population growth (percentile) — 15%
- Franchise availability (systems recruiting here) — 10%
Inputs: ABS Census 2021 (population, income, growth) and a trade-area competition model using OpenStreetMap / ABS business data where available. It doesn’t model rent, site specifics or local trading conditions, treat it as a starting point for research, then confirm on the ground and with the franchisor. See our methodology.
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For sale & open territories in Augustine Heights - Brookwater
250 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Augustine Heights - Brookwater:
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
Cafe2U
Coolabah Tree Cafe
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
Augustine Heights - Brookwater on the map
Where Augustine Heights - Brookwater sits and the real local businesses around its centre, the operators a new franchise would compete with. Tap a pin for the business name and type.
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
682. Coffee & Café
643. Hair & Barber
59What it costs to start in Augustine Heights - Brookwater
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Augustine Heights - Brookwater best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Augustine Heights - Brookwater fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 68 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 64 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 59 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 54 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 51 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 49 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsAugustine Heights - Brookwater’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Augustine Heights - Brookwater snapshot
| Metric | Augustine Heights - Brookwater | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,143 | 19,958 | -54% |
| Median household income | $146,900 | $91,574 | +60% |
| 5-year population growth | 25.4% | 11.5% | +13.9 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Augustine Heights - Brookwater, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Augustine Heights - Brookwater | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 3.2 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,825/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,950/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,179/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $415/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,273/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Augustine Heights - Brookwater (310041565). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Augustine Heights - Brookwater lives, works and is housed, and what each signal means for siting a franchise here. All figures are real ABS Census 2021 counts for this area.
| Measure | Augustine Heights - Brookwater | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 31.7% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 54.8% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 12.7% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 95.3% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 89.4% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 9.3% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Augustine Heights - Brookwater, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Augustine Heights - Brookwater scores 68 out of 100. With a population of 9,143, 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 ($146,900) runs above the state average ($91,574), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 25.4% over five years, ahead of the state pace of 11.5%, new demand is still arriving.
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.
How Augustine Heights - Brookwater compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augustine Heights - Brookwater | 9,143 | $146,900 | 25.4% | Quick-Service Food | 68 |
| Kuraby | 9,146 | $108,100 | 4.4% | Quick-Service Food | 58 |
| Algester | 9,139 | $89,200 | 3.7% | Quick-Service Food | 52 |
| Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub | 9,139 | $108,000 | 44.4% | Quick-Service Food | 63 |
| 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 Augustine Heights - Brookwater?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Augustine Heights - Brookwater at 68/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Augustine Heights - Brookwater?
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 Augustine Heights - Brookwater good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 64/100 in Augustine Heights - Brookwater, 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.
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