Franchise opportunities in Cashmere, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
Cashmere snapshot
| Metric | Cashmere | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,050 | 19,958 | +0% |
| Median household income | $125,100 | $91,574 | +37% |
| 5-year population growth | 3.0% | 11.5% | -8.5 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Cashmere, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Cashmere | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 3 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,406/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,528/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,003/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $420/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 Cashmere (314011383). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Cleaning viability: High
The cleaning opportunity in Cashmere scores 78 out of 100. With a population of 20,050, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 cleaning outlet. At about 1 existing cleaning operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($125,100) runs above the state average ($91,574), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 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 Cashmere
Amazing Clean
Chem-Dry Australia
Australian Skin Clinics
Back In Motion
ABS Auto
Auto Masters
How Cashmere compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cashmere | 20,050 | $125,100 | 3.0% | Cleaning | 78 |
| Mudgeeraba - Bonogin | 19,870 | $106,700 | 5.5% | Cleaning | 76 |
| Inala - Richlands | 20,328 | $60,900 | 8.7% | Cleaning | 66 |
| Burdell - Mount Low | 19,726 | $117,200 | 15.7% | Cleaning | 82 |
| Thornlands | 19,664 | $115,300 | 29.3% | Cleaning | 82 |
| Boronia Heights - Park Ridge | 19,564 | $76,100 | 54.3% | Cleaning | 72 |
| Yeppoon | 20,574 | $85,300 | 11.0% | Cleaning | 73 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Cashmere?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Cleaning scores highest for Cashmere at 78/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Health & Medical and Automotive.
How much does a franchise cost in Cashmere?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Cleaning franchises run $30,000–$120,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=88). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Cashmere good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 70/100 in Cashmere, 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.