Franchise opportunities in Coolum Beach, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Bakery & Dessert
683. Quick-Service Food
67Coolum Beach snapshot
| Metric | Coolum Beach | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,184 | 19,958 | -19% |
| Median household income | $88,600 | $91,574 | -3% |
| 5-year population growth | 8.0% | 11.5% | -3.5 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Coolum Beach, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Coolum Beach | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 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 | $1,703/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,071/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $794/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $450/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 Coolum Beach (316031425). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Bakery & Dessert viability: High
The bakery & dessert opportunity in Coolum Beach scores 68 out of 100. With a population of 16,184, 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 ($88,600) sits below the state average ($91,574), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 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 Coolum Beach
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How Coolum Beach compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolum Beach | 16,184 | $88,600 | 8.0% | Bakery & Dessert | 68 |
| Mount Gravatt | 16,159 | $104,900 | 3.7% | Bakery & Dessert | 69 |
| Toowoomba - West | 16,124 | $96,300 | 21.4% | Retail | 73 |
| Andergrove - Beaconsfield | 16,117 | $90,100 | 5.8% | Retail | 67 |
| Cleveland | 16,074 | $74,400 | 4.8% | Retail | 62 |
| Marsden | 16,341 | $73,500 | 9.2% | Bakery & Dessert | 64 |
| Pialba - Eli Waters | 16,017 | $52,700 | 12.9% | Retail | 61 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Coolum Beach?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Coolum Beach at 68/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Coolum Beach?
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 Coolum Beach good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 65/100 in Coolum Beach, 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.