Franchise opportunities in Benowa, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
Benowa snapshot
| Metric | Benowa | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,980 | 19,958 | -50% |
| Median household income | $99,700 | $91,574 | +9% |
| 5-year population growth | 10.7% | 11.5% | -0.8 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Benowa, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Benowa | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.7 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,918/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,148/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $776/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $580/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,167/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 Benowa (309101267). 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 Benowa scores 63 out of 100. With a population of 9,980, 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 ($99,700) 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 |
| Coffee & Café | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Medium | Competitive |
| 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 Benowa
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
Cafe2U
Coolabah Tree Cafe
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
How Benowa compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benowa | 9,980 | $99,700 | 10.7% | Quick-Service Food | 63 |
| Springwood | 9,965 | $89,600 | 3.8% | Quick-Service Food | 56 |
| Gordonvale - Trinity | 9,964 | $93,100 | 12.0% | Quick-Service Food | 61 |
| Kangaroo Point | 9,954 | $107,100 | 12.6% | Quick-Service Food | 65 |
| Carseldine | 9,953 | $104,600 | 5.7% | Quick-Service Food | 62 |
| Bowen | 10,010 | $68,700 | 8.2% | Quick-Service Food | 53 |
| Pimpama - North | 10,069 | $98,100 | 175.3% | Quick-Service Food | 66 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Benowa?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Benowa at 63/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Benowa?
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 Benowa good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 58/100 in Benowa, 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.