Franchise opportunities in Clinton - New Auckland, QLD
Geography: this report covers the Clinton - New Auckland 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 Clinton - New Auckland
250 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Clinton - New Auckland:
Bakers Delight
Banjo's Bakehouse
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Bakery & Dessert
632. Quick-Service Food
60What it costs to start in Clinton - New Auckland
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Clinton - New Auckland best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Clinton - New Auckland fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 63 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 60 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 60 |
| Mortgage & Finance | $45K–$140K | $30,000 | 8.0% | 58 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 57 |
| Lawn & Garden | $40K–$130K | $28,000 | 8.0% | 57 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsClinton - New Auckland’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Clinton - New Auckland snapshot
| Metric | Clinton - New Auckland | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,404 | 19,958 | -28% |
| Median household income | $98,300 | $91,574 | +7% |
| 5-year population growth | 3.8% | 11.5% | -7.7 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Clinton - New Auckland, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Clinton - New Auckland | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.7 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,890/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,185/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $828/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $295/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,607/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Clinton - New Auckland (308051533). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Clinton - New Auckland 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 | Clinton - New Auckland | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 40.3% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 39.1% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 19.1% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 90.6% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 2% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 74.4% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 22.4% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Clinton - New Auckland, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Bakery & Dessert viability: High
The bakery & dessert opportunity in Clinton - New Auckland scores 63 out of 100. With a population of 14,404, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited bakery & dessert outlet. At about 1 existing bakery & dessert operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($98,300) runs above the state average ($91,574), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Pool & Spa 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.
How Clinton - New Auckland compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton - New Auckland | 14,404 | $98,300 | 3.8% | Bakery & Dessert | 63 |
| Lowood | 14,420 | $75,100 | 0.4% | Bakery & Dessert | 54 |
| Surfers Paradise - South | 14,422 | $70,700 | 8.0% | Bakery & Dessert | 59 |
| Emerald | 14,352 | $113,900 | 3.5% | Bakery & Dessert | 67 |
| Rosewood | 14,490 | $82,100 | 19.9% | Bakery & Dessert | 64 |
| Runcorn | 14,313 | $90,600 | -5.5% | Bakery & Dessert | 53 |
| Wilsonton | 14,311 | $58,400 | 5.9% | Bakery & Dessert | 54 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Clinton - New Auckland?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Clinton - New Auckland at 63/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Quick-Service Food and Retail.
How much does a franchise cost in Clinton - New Auckland?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Bakery & Dessert franchises run $200,000–$550,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=54). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Clinton - New Auckland good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 56/100 in Clinton - New Auckland, 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.
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