Franchise opportunities in Calamvale - Stretton, QLD
Geography: this report covers the Calamvale - Stretton 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 Calamvale - Stretton
250 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Calamvale - Stretton:
Belle Property
Century 21 Australia
ABS Auto
Auto Masters
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
3. Quick-Service Food
74What it costs to start in Calamvale - Stretton
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Calamvale - Stretton best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Calamvale - Stretton fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | $80K–$300K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 76 |
| Automotive | $120K–$500K | $45,000 | 7.5% | 75 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 74 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 71 |
| Education & Tutoring | $60K–$180K | $40,000 | 7.5% | 70 |
| Pet Services | $45K–$200K | $30,000 | 7.5% | 69 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsCalamvale - Stretton’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Calamvale - Stretton snapshot
| Metric | Calamvale - Stretton | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,311 | 19,958 | +17% |
| Median household income | $100,200 | $91,574 | +9% |
| 5-year population growth | 4.0% | 11.5% | -7.5 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Calamvale - Stretton, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Calamvale - Stretton | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 3.1 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,926/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,959/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $769/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $420/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,804/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 Calamvale - Stretton (303051073). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Calamvale - Stretton 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 | Calamvale - Stretton | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 29.7% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 39.5% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 28.5% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 70.9% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0.2% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 83.9% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 12.9% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Calamvale - Stretton, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Real Estate viability: High
The real estate opportunity in Calamvale - Stretton scores 76 out of 100. With a population of 23,311, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 real estate outlet. At about 1 existing real estate operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($100,200) runs above the state average ($91,574), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Coffee & Café | 3 | Low | Gap |
| Pet Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Childcare & Early Learning | 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 Calamvale - Stretton compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamvale - Stretton | 23,311 | $100,200 | 4.0% | Real Estate | 76 |
| North Lakes | 23,488 | $108,800 | 4.2% | Real Estate | 79 |
| Deception Bay | 23,114 | $63,400 | 0.1% | Real Estate | 62 |
| Murrumba Downs - Griffin | 23,556 | $100,800 | 29.6% | Real Estate | 82 |
| Maroochydore - Kuluin | 23,645 | $72,000 | 18.3% | Real Estate | 74 |
| Forest Lake - Ellen Grove | 22,916 | $98,800 | 3.0% | Automotive | 73 |
| Nambour | 22,821 | $71,900 | 12.0% | Automotive | 71 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Calamvale - Stretton?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Real Estate scores highest for Calamvale - Stretton at 76/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Automotive and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Calamvale - Stretton?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Real Estate franchises run $80,000–$300,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=39). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Calamvale - Stretton good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 71/100 in Calamvale - Stretton, 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: Q2 2026 Fee Index.
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