Franchise opportunities in Carindale, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
74Carindale snapshot
| Metric | Carindale | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,773 | 19,958 | -16% |
| Median household income | $123,900 | $91,574 | +35% |
| 5-year population growth | 2.4% | 11.5% | -9.1 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Carindale, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Carindale | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.8 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,382/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,739/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $910/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $533/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,400/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Carindale (303011051). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Carindale scores 74 out of 100. With a population of 16,773, 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 ($123,900) runs above the state average ($91,574), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Massage & Wellness | 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 Carindale
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
Cafe2U
Coolabah Tree Cafe
How Carindale compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carindale | 16,773 | $123,900 | 2.4% | Quick-Service Food | 74 |
| Burpengary | 16,793 | $89,400 | 16.4% | Quick-Service Food | 72 |
| 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 |
| Alexandra Hills | 16,867 | $95,500 | -0.2% | Quick-Service Food | 64 |
| 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 Carindale?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Carindale at 74/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Coffee & Café.
How much does a franchise cost in Carindale?
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 Carindale good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 72/100 in Carindale, 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.