Franchise opportunities in Bundaberg Surrounds - South, QLD
Geography: this report covers the Bundaberg Surrounds - 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 Bundaberg Surrounds - South
250 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Bundaberg Surrounds - South:
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
Boost Juice
Fasta Pasta
Bundaberg Surrounds - South on the map
Where Bundaberg Surrounds - South sits and the real local businesses around its centre, the operators a new franchise would compete with. Tap a pin for the business name and type.
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
542. Hair & Barber
473. Food & Beverage
43What it costs to start in Bundaberg Surrounds - South
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Bundaberg Surrounds - South best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Bundaberg Surrounds - South fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 54 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 47 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 43 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 39 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 37 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 34 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsBundaberg Surrounds - South’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Bundaberg Surrounds - South snapshot
| Metric | Bundaberg Surrounds - South | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,873 | 19,958 | -46% |
| Median household income | $53,100 | $91,574 | -42% |
| 5-year population growth | 9.6% | 11.5% | -1.9 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Bundaberg Surrounds - 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 | Bundaberg Surrounds - South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 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 | $1,022/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,263/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $522/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $275/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,209/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 Bundaberg Surrounds - South (319011499). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Bundaberg Surrounds - 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 | Bundaberg Surrounds - South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 17% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 27% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 49% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 93% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 1.6% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 70.5% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 26.5% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Bundaberg Surrounds - 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 Bundaberg Surrounds - South scores 54 out of 100. With a population of 10,873, 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 ($53,100) sits below the state average ($91,574), which can favour value-led formats.
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 | Medium | Competitive |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Medium | Competitive |
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 Bundaberg Surrounds - South compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundaberg Surrounds - South | 10,873 | $53,100 | 9.6% | Quick-Service Food | 54 |
| Chapel Hill | 10,866 | $153,800 | 1.2% | Quick-Service Food | 66 |
| Kelso | 10,862 | $84,800 | 0.0% | Quick-Service Food | 53 |
| Bli Bli | 10,860 | $88,300 | 27.6% | Quick-Service Food | 64 |
| Ormeau (East) - Stapylton | 10,847 | $102,400 | 13.9% | Quick-Service Food | 67 |
| Clayfield | 10,914 | $100,400 | -0.4% | Quick-Service Food | 57 |
| Norman Gardens | 10,828 | $92,500 | 4.7% | Quick-Service Food | 60 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Bundaberg Surrounds - South?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Bundaberg Surrounds - South at 54/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Hair & Barber and Food & Beverage.
How much does a franchise cost in Bundaberg Surrounds - 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 Bundaberg Surrounds - South good for a coffee franchise?
It's a tighter market: a coffee & café franchise scores 34/100 in Bundaberg Surrounds - South, 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.
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