Franchise opportunities in Buderim - South, QLD
Geography: this report covers the Buderim - South 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 Buderim - South
250 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Buderim - South:
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
Gutter Knight
Hire A Hubby
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
753. Home & Trade Services
71What it costs to start in Buderim - South
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Buderim - South best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Buderim - South fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 75 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 72 |
| Home & Trade Services | $45K–$180K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 71 |
| Mortgage & Finance | $45K–$140K | $30,000 | 8.0% | 70 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 69 |
| Cleaning | $30K–$120K | $25,000 | 9.0% | 69 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsBuderim - South’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Buderim - South snapshot
| Metric | Buderim - South | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,790 | 19,958 | -11% |
| Median household income | $99,900 | $91,574 | +9% |
| 5-year population growth | 5.9% | 11.5% | -5.6 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Buderim - South, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Buderim - South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 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 | $1,922/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,177/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $834/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $450/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,000/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 Buderim - South (316011414). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Buderim - South 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 | Buderim - South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 24.3% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 36.8% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 33.9% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 71.2% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 10.2% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 77.5% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 19% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Buderim - South, 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 Buderim - South scores 75 out of 100. With a population of 17,790, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 2 existing quick-service food operators, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($99,900) runs above the state average ($91,574), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Home & Trade Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Pool & Spa Services | 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 Buderim - South compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buderim - South | 17,790 | $99,900 | 5.9% | Quick-Service Food | 75 |
| Bracken Ridge | 17,807 | $102,500 | 1.3% | Quick-Service Food | 71 |
| Rothwell - Kippa-Ring | 17,699 | $67,700 | -0.1% | Quick-Service Food | 59 |
| Redland Bay | 18,100 | $107,800 | 12.4% | Quick-Service Food | 80 |
| Caboolture - East | 18,110 | $68,600 | 10.0% | Quick-Service Food | 69 |
| Coorparoo | 18,157 | $109,200 | 8.1% | Quick-Service Food | 80 |
| Buderim - North | 18,168 | $82,300 | 6.3% | Quick-Service Food | 71 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Buderim - South?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Buderim - South at 75/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Home & Trade Services.
How much does a franchise cost in Buderim - South?
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 Buderim - South good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 60/100 in Buderim - South, with about 3 existing operators in the trade area (Moderate 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.
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