Franchise opportunities in Broadsound - Nebo, QLD
Geography: this report covers the Broadsound - Nebo 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 Broadsound - Nebo
250 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Broadsound - Nebo:
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
Cafe2U
Coolabah Tree Cafe
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
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What it costs to start in Broadsound - Nebo
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Broadsound - Nebo best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Broadsound - Nebo fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 55 |
| Coffee & Café | $300,000–$700,000 | $35,000 | 6.0% | 52 |
| Hair & Barber | $243,000–$482,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 46 |
| Food & Beverage | $650,000–$1,475,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 41 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 38 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 36 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Broadsound - Nebo’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Broadsound - Nebo snapshot
| Metric | Broadsound - Nebo | Typical QLD area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,878 | 11,872 | -25% |
| Median household income | $114,800 | $90,700 | +27% |
| 5-year population growth | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.8 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Broadsound - Nebo, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Broadsound - Nebo | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.5 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $2,207/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,613/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,241/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $80/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $910/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 Broadsound - Nebo (312011338). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Broadsound - Nebo 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 | Broadsound - Nebo | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 52% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 14.3% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 23.7% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 90.3% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 2% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 68% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 28.8% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Broadsound - Nebo, 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 Broadsound - Nebo scores 55 out of 100. With a population of 8,878, 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 ($114,800) runs above the typical comparable area in the state ($90,700), supporting discretionary spend.
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 Broadsound - Nebo compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadsound - Nebo | 8,878 | $114,800 | 1.5% | Quick-Service Food | 55 |
| Robina - West | 8,870 | $83,900 | 19.7% | Quick-Service Food | 54 |
| Chinchilla | 8,894 | $80,500 | 7.3% | Quick-Service Food | 50 |
| Banana | 8,900 | $87,100 | 2.5% | Quick-Service Food | 49 |
| Reedy Creek - Andrews | 8,904 | $116,400 | 9.0% | Quick-Service Food | 61 |
| Petrie | 8,841 | $96,400 | -1.8% | Quick-Service Food | 46 |
| Proserpine | 8,931 | $74,400 | 6.1% | Quick-Service Food | 48 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Broadsound - Nebo?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Broadsound - Nebo at 55/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Broadsound - Nebo?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Quick-Service Food systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $337,000–$675,000 (173 systems), a $45,000 median initial fee (9 systems), a 6.0% median royalty (9 systems) and a 4.3% median marketing levy (9 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Broadsound - Nebo good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 52/100 in Broadsound - Nebo, 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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