Franchise opportunities in Bardon, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
Bardon snapshot
| Metric | Bardon | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,477 | 19,958 | -48% |
| Median household income | $177,200 | $91,574 | +94% |
| 5-year population growth | 3.0% | 11.5% | -8.5 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Bardon, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Bardon | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 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 | $3,407/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $4,186/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,334/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $495/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,903/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 Bardon (305041134). 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 Bardon scores 68 out of 100. With a population of 10,477, 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 ($177,200) runs above the state average ($91,574), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Medium | Competitive |
| Retail | 1 | High | Saturated |
| Mortgage & Finance | 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 Bardon
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
Boost Juice
Chatime
How Bardon compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bardon | 10,477 | $177,200 | 3.0% | Quick-Service Food | 68 |
| Parrearra - Warana | 10,480 | $82,800 | 6.9% | Quick-Service Food | 58 |
| Wavell Heights | 10,472 | $137,200 | 3.0% | Quick-Service Food | 67 |
| Bray Park | 10,419 | $90,300 | -2.1% | Quick-Service Food | 51 |
| Kingston (Qld) | 10,540 | $61,400 | -1.8% | Quick-Service Food | 44 |
| Pallara - Willawong | 10,402 | $124,000 | 112.6% | Quick-Service Food | 73 |
| Slacks Creek | 10,561 | $67,700 | -2.5% | Quick-Service Food | 45 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Bardon?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Bardon at 68/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Hair & Barber and Food & Beverage.
How much does a franchise cost in Bardon?
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 Bardon good for a coffee franchise?
It's a tighter market: a coffee & café franchise scores 48/100 in Bardon, with about 2 existing operators in the trade area (Saturated 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.