Franchise opportunities in Carina, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
Carina snapshot
| Metric | Carina | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,999 | 19,958 | -40% |
| Median household income | $107,900 | $91,574 | +18% |
| 5-year population growth | 3.8% | 11.5% | -7.7 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Carina, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Carina | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.4 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $2,075/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,472/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,021/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $440/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 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Carina (303011049). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Food & Beverage viability: High
The food & beverage opportunity in Carina scores 59 out of 100. With a population of 11,999, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited food & beverage outlet. At about 1 existing food & beverage operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($107,900) runs above the state average ($91,574), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B 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.
Available franchise opportunities in Carina
Boost Juice
Chatime
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
Bakers Delight
Banjo's Bakehouse
How Carina compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carina | 11,999 | $107,900 | 3.8% | Food & Beverage | 59 |
| Mareeba | 11,994 | $66,700 | 5.7% | Hair & Barber | 50 |
| Loganlea | 11,987 | $71,600 | 10.2% | Hair & Barber | 53 |
| Manly West | 12,023 | $110,100 | 1.6% | Food & Beverage | 57 |
| Sarina | 11,972 | $92,600 | 1.8% | Hair & Barber | 53 |
| Ormeau (West) - Yatala | 12,044 | $116,500 | 12.8% | Food & Beverage | 66 |
| Wellington Point | 12,045 | $113,000 | -0.4% | Food & Beverage | 56 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Carina?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Food & Beverage scores highest for Carina at 59/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Hair & Barber and Bakery & Dessert.
How much does a franchise cost in Carina?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Food & Beverage franchises run $250,000–$750,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=210). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Carina good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 50/100 in Carina, with about 2 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.