Franchise opportunities in Bridgeman Downs, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
743. Food & Beverage
63Bridgeman Downs snapshot
| Metric | Bridgeman Downs | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,619 | 19,958 | -47% |
| Median household income | $148,000 | $91,574 | +62% |
| 5-year population growth | 25.0% | 11.5% | +13.5 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Bridgeman Downs, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Bridgeman Downs | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 3 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,846/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $3,050/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,081/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $525/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,500/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Bridgeman Downs (302011023). 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 Bridgeman Downs scores 74 out of 100. With a population of 10,619, 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 ($148,000) runs above the state average ($91,574), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 25.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| 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 Bridgeman Downs
Beefy's
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Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
Boost Juice
Chatime
How Bridgeman Downs compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeman Downs | 10,619 | $148,000 | 25.0% | Quick-Service Food | 74 |
| Tewantin | 10,625 | $65,600 | 0.4% | Quick-Service Food | 48 |
| Toowoomba - East | 10,638 | $94,300 | 6.3% | Quick-Service Food | 61 |
| Bellbowrie - Moggill | 10,654 | $124,000 | 1.6% | Quick-Service Food | 64 |
| Kingaroy | 10,659 | $65,400 | 1.9% | Quick-Service Food | 49 |
| Redcliffe | 10,567 | $57,800 | 0.6% | Quick-Service Food | 46 |
| Slacks Creek | 10,561 | $67,700 | -2.5% | Quick-Service Food | 45 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Bridgeman Downs?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Bridgeman Downs at 74/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Hair & Barber and Food & Beverage.
How much does a franchise cost in Bridgeman Downs?
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 Bridgeman Downs good for a coffee franchise?
It's a tighter market: a coffee & café franchise scores 55/100 in Bridgeman Downs, 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.