Franchise opportunities in Flagstone (West) - New Beith, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
732. Coffee & Café
683. Hair & Barber
66Flagstone (West) - New Beith snapshot
| Metric | Flagstone (West) - New Beith | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,191 | 19,958 | -49% |
| Median household income | $131,200 | $91,574 | +43% |
| 5-year population growth | 49.8% | 11.5% | +38.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Flagstone (West) - New Beith, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Flagstone (West) - New Beith | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 3.4 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,524/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,497/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,001/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $395/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,167/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 Flagstone (West) - New Beith (311041568). 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 Flagstone (West) - New Beith scores 73 out of 100. With a population of 10,191, 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 ($131,200) runs above the state average ($91,574), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 49.8% over five years, ahead of the state pace of 11.5%, new demand is still arriving.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Coffee & Café | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Medium | Competitive |
| 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 Flagstone (West) - New Beith
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
Cafe2U
Coolabah Tree Cafe
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
How Flagstone (West) - New Beith compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstone (West) - New Beith | 10,191 | $131,200 | 49.8% | Quick-Service Food | 73 |
| Everton Park | 10,193 | $105,200 | 10.8% | Quick-Service Food | 65 |
| Boyne Island - Tannum Sands | 10,172 | $101,300 | 1.0% | Quick-Service Food | 57 |
| Newtown (Qld) | 10,156 | $62,400 | 3.5% | Quick-Service Food | 49 |
| Annandale (Qld) | 10,253 | $115,200 | -1.2% | Quick-Service Food | 59 |
| Mount Louisa | 10,255 | $105,700 | 8.2% | Quick-Service Food | 65 |
| Aroona - Currimundi | 10,122 | $82,700 | -1.5% | Quick-Service Food | 49 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Flagstone (West) - New Beith?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Flagstone (West) - New Beith at 73/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Flagstone (West) - New Beith?
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 Flagstone (West) - New Beith good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 68/100 in Flagstone (West) - New Beith, 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.