Franchise opportunities in Gympie Surrounds, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
2. Health & Medical
67Gympie Surrounds snapshot
| Metric | Gympie Surrounds | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,636 | 19,958 | +3% |
| Median household income | $67,200 | $91,574 | -27% |
| 5-year population growth | 9.5% | 11.5% | -2.0 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Gympie Surrounds, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Gympie Surrounds | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 years | Older market, skews to health, home and aged-support services |
| Average household size | 2.6 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,292/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,457/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $578/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $300/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,472/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 Gympie Surrounds (319031514). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Cleaning viability: High
The cleaning opportunity in Gympie Surrounds scores 68 out of 100. With a population of 20,636, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 cleaning outlet. At about 1 existing cleaning operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($67,200) sits below the state average ($91,574), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 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 Gympie Surrounds
Amazing Clean
Chem-Dry Australia
Australian Skin Clinics
Back In Motion
ABS Auto
Auto Masters
How Gympie Surrounds compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gympie Surrounds | 20,636 | $67,200 | 9.5% | Cleaning | 68 |
| Coomera | 20,615 | $100,400 | 50.6% | Cleaning | 80 |
| Upper Coomera - North | 20,666 | $99,500 | 4.1% | Cleaning | 73 |
| Yeppoon | 20,574 | $85,300 | 11.0% | Cleaning | 73 |
| Bribie Island | 20,825 | $50,000 | 12.1% | Cleaning | 66 |
| Inala - Richlands | 20,328 | $60,900 | 8.7% | Cleaning | 66 |
| Cashmere | 20,050 | $125,100 | 3.0% | Cleaning | 78 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Gympie Surrounds?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Cleaning scores highest for Gympie Surrounds at 68/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Health & Medical and Automotive.
How much does a franchise cost in Gympie Surrounds?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Cleaning franchises run $30,000–$120,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=88). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Gympie Surrounds good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 61/100 in Gympie Surrounds, with about 3 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.