Franchise opportunities in Caboolture - South, QLD
Geography: this report covers the Caboolture - 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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What it costs to start in Caboolture - South
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Caboolture - South best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Caboolture - South fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 72 |
| Real Estate | $80,000–$350,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 72 |
| Coffee & Café | $300,000–$700,000 | $35,000 | 6.0% | 69 |
| Education & Tutoring | $48,000–$100,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 68 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 66 |
| Pet Services | $27,000–$54,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 66 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Caboolture - South’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Caboolture - South snapshot
| Metric | Caboolture - South | Typical QLD area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,119 | 11,872 | +103% |
| Median household income | $66,400 | $90,700 | -27% |
| 5-year population growth | 14.9% | 5.3% | +9.6 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Caboolture - 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 | Caboolture - South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.7 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,277/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,421/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $637/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $340/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,473/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 Caboolture - South (313021366). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Caboolture - 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 | Caboolture - South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 46.8% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 28.8% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 22.2% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 82.7% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 1.3% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 72% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 23.6% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 9.4% | Higher unemployment, price-sensitive spend, easier hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Caboolture - 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 Caboolture - South scores 72 out of 100. With a population of 24,119, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 3 quick-service food outlets. At about 3 existing quick-service food operators, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($66,400) sits below the typical comparable area in the state ($90,700), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 14.9% over five years, ahead of the typical comparable area in the state (5.3%), so new demand is still arriving.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Coffee & Café | 3 | Low | Gap |
| Pet Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Childcare & Early Learning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 3 | 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 Caboolture - South compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caboolture - South | 24,119 | $66,400 | 14.9% | Quick-Service Food | 72 |
| Springfield Lakes | 24,040 | $116,000 | 49.9% | Quick-Service Food | 87 |
| Noosa Hinterland | 24,524 | $77,800 | 9.3% | Quick-Service Food | 74 |
| Maroochydore - Kuluin | 23,645 | $72,000 | 18.3% | Real Estate | 74 |
| Murrumba Downs - Griffin | 23,556 | $100,800 | 29.6% | Real Estate | 82 |
| North Lakes | 23,488 | $108,800 | 4.2% | Real Estate | 79 |
| The Hills District | 24,772 | $121,400 | 2.3% | Quick-Service Food | 81 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Caboolture - South?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Caboolture - South at 72/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Real Estate and Coffee & Café.
How much does a franchise cost in Caboolture - South?
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 Caboolture - South good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 69/100 in Caboolture - South, with about 3 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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