Franchise opportunities in Burpengary, QLD
Geography: this report covers the Burpengary 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 Burpengary
250 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Burpengary:
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
Cafe2U
Coolabah Tree Cafe
Burpengary on the map
Where Burpengary 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
72What it costs to start in Burpengary
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Burpengary best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Burpengary fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 72 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 71 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 69 |
| Mortgage & Finance | $45K–$140K | $30,000 | 8.0% | 69 |
| B2B Services | $60K–$220K | $40,000 | 7.5% | 68 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 68 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsBurpengary’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Burpengary snapshot
| Metric | Burpengary | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,793 | 19,958 | -16% |
| Median household income | $89,400 | $91,574 | -2% |
| 5-year population growth | 16.4% | 11.5% | +4.9 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Burpengary, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Burpengary | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 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 | $1,720/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,952/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $775/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $350/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,733/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 Burpengary (313041372). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Burpengary 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 | Burpengary | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 30.5% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 41% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 26.3% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 83.5% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0.5% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 77% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 20.1% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Burpengary, 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 Burpengary scores 72 out of 100. With a population of 16,793, 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 ($89,400) sits below the state average ($91,574), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 16.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 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 Burpengary compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burpengary | 16,793 | $89,400 | 16.4% | Quick-Service Food | 72 |
| Carindale | 16,773 | $123,900 | 2.4% | Quick-Service Food | 74 |
| Alexandra Hills | 16,867 | $95,500 | -0.2% | Quick-Service Food | 64 |
| Beachmere - Sandstone Point | 16,685 | $60,300 | 9.0% | Quick-Service Food | 62 |
| Albany Creek | 16,683 | $117,900 | 2.0% | Quick-Service Food | 72 |
| Varsity Lakes | 16,929 | $85,500 | 7.6% | Quick-Service Food | 69 |
| Palm Beach | 16,607 | $89,500 | 9.4% | Quick-Service Food | 69 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Burpengary?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Burpengary at 72/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Coffee & Café.
How much does a franchise cost in Burpengary?
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 Burpengary good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 69/100 in Burpengary, with about 2 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.
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