Franchise opportunities in Bargara - Burnett Heads, QLD
Geography: this report covers the Bargara - Burnett Heads 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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Top 3 franchise categories by opportunity score
2. Home & Trade Services
67What it costs to start in Bargara - Burnett Heads
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Bargara - Burnett Heads best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Bargara - Burnett Heads fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | $27,000–$80,000 | $12,000 | Not enough data | 67 |
| Home & Trade Services | $51,000–$128,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 67 |
| Hair & Barber | $243,000–$482,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 64 |
| Health & Medical | $396,000–$775,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 64 |
| Automotive | $156,000–$500,000 | $40,000 | 6.5% | 62 |
| Real Estate | $80,000–$350,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 62 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Bargara - Burnett Heads’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Bargara - Burnett Heads snapshot
| Metric | Bargara - Burnett Heads | Typical QLD area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,245 | 11,872 | +62% |
| Median household income | $68,100 | $90,700 | -25% |
| 5-year population growth | 13.8% | 5.3% | +8.5 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Bargara - Burnett Heads, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Bargara - Burnett Heads | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 years | Older market, skews to health, home and aged-support services |
| Average household size | 2.3 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,310/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,566/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $646/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $320/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,500/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Bargara - Burnett Heads (319011493). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Bargara - Burnett Heads 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 | Bargara - Burnett Heads | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 22.6% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 28.9% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 44.2% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 87.2% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 6.1% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 73% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 24.2% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Bargara - Burnett Heads, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Cleaning viability: High
The cleaning opportunity in Bargara - Burnett Heads scores 67 out of 100. With a population of 19,245, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited cleaning outlet. At about 1 existing cleaning operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($68,100) sits below the typical comparable area in the state ($90,700), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 13.8% over five years, ahead of the typical comparable area in the state (5.3%), so new demand is still arriving.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Home & Trade Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
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 Bargara - Burnett Heads compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargara - Burnett Heads | 19,245 | $68,100 | 13.8% | Cleaning | 67 |
| Helensvale | 19,272 | $104,700 | 10.9% | Cleaning | 77 |
| Southport - South | 19,198 | $70,800 | 7.4% | Cleaning | 66 |
| Boronia Heights - Park Ridge | 19,564 | $76,100 | 54.3% | Cleaning | 72 |
| Labrador | 18,911 | $61,800 | -0.5% | Cleaning | 56 |
| Maryborough (Qld) | 18,838 | $50,800 | 1.9% | Cleaning | 57 |
| Thornlands | 19,664 | $115,300 | 29.3% | Cleaning | 82 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Bargara - Burnett Heads?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Cleaning scores highest for Bargara - Burnett Heads at 67/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Home & Trade Services and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Bargara - Burnett Heads?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Cleaning systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $27,000–$80,000 (56 systems) and a $12,000 median initial fee (5 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Bargara - Burnett Heads good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 58/100 in Bargara - Burnett Heads, with about 3 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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