Franchise opportunities in Crows Nest - Rosalie, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
472. Coffee & Café
433. Hair & Barber
38Crows Nest - Rosalie snapshot
| Metric | Crows Nest - Rosalie | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,261 | 19,958 | -54% |
| Median household income | $57,700 | $91,574 | -37% |
| 5-year population growth | 6.9% | 11.5% | -4.6 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Crows Nest - Rosalie, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Crows Nest - Rosalie | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 years | Older market, skews to health, home and aged-support services |
| Average household size | 2.4 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,109/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,363/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $547/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $250/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,300/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 Crows Nest - Rosalie (307021179). 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 Crows Nest - Rosalie scores 47 out of 100. With a population of 9,261, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 1 existing quick-service food operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($57,700) sits below the state average ($91,574), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Café | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | High | Saturated |
| Retail | 1 | High | Saturated |
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 Crows Nest - Rosalie
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
Cafe2U
Coolabah Tree Cafe
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
How Crows Nest - Rosalie compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crows Nest - Rosalie | 9,261 | $57,700 | 6.9% | Quick-Service Food | 47 |
| Burleigh Heads | 9,262 | $84,200 | 1.5% | Quick-Service Food | 49 |
| Woodford - D'Aguilar | 9,245 | $84,900 | 14.3% | Quick-Service Food | 56 |
| Townsville City - North Ward | 9,284 | $92,700 | -1.8% | Quick-Service Food | 49 |
| Dayboro | 9,319 | $123,700 | 6.4% | Quick-Service Food | 64 |
| Enoggera | 9,202 | $102,700 | 7.6% | Quick-Service Food | 59 |
| Beerwah | 9,335 | $79,800 | 11.5% | Quick-Service Food | 55 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Crows Nest - Rosalie?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Crows Nest - Rosalie at 47/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Crows Nest - Rosalie?
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 Crows Nest - Rosalie good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 43/100 in Crows Nest - Rosalie, with about 1 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.