Franchise opportunities in Cleveland, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
3. Quick-Service Food
61Cleveland snapshot
| Metric | Cleveland | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,074 | 19,958 | -19% |
| Median household income | $74,400 | $91,574 | -19% |
| 5-year population growth | 4.8% | 11.5% | -6.7 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Cleveland, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Cleveland | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 years | Older market, skews to health, home and aged-support services |
| Average household size | 2.3 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,430/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,998/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $746/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $400/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,000/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Cleveland (301021007). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Retail viability: High
The retail opportunity in Cleveland scores 62 out of 100. With a population of 16,074, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited retail outlet. At about 1 existing retail operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($74,400) sits below the state average ($91,574), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 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 Cleveland
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
Bakers Delight
Banjo's Bakehouse
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
How Cleveland compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 16,074 | $74,400 | 4.8% | Retail | 62 |
| Andergrove - Beaconsfield | 16,117 | $90,100 | 5.8% | Retail | 67 |
| Toowoomba - West | 16,124 | $96,300 | 21.4% | Retail | 73 |
| Pialba - Eli Waters | 16,017 | $52,700 | 12.9% | Retail | 61 |
| Mount Gravatt | 16,159 | $104,900 | 3.7% | Bakery & Dessert | 69 |
| Caloundra West - Baringa | 15,970 | $97,300 | 106.9% | Bakery & Dessert | 73 |
| Coolum Beach | 16,184 | $88,600 | 8.0% | Bakery & Dessert | 68 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Cleveland?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Retail scores highest for Cleveland at 62/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Bakery & Dessert and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Cleveland?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Retail franchises run $180,000–$600,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=132). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Cleveland good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 59/100 in Cleveland, 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.