Franchise opportunities in Kelvin Grove - Herston, QLD
Geography: this report covers the Kelvin Grove - Herston 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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250 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Kelvin Grove - Herston:
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
Boost Juice
Fasta Pasta
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Top 3 franchise categories by opportunity score
What it costs to start in Kelvin Grove - Herston
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Kelvin Grove - Herston best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Kelvin Grove - Herston fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 51 |
| Hair & Barber | $243,000–$482,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 44 |
| Food & Beverage | $650,000–$1,475,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 39 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 35 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 33 |
| Beauty & Health | $150,000–$494,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 31 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Kelvin Grove - Herston’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Kelvin Grove - Herston snapshot
| Metric | Kelvin Grove - Herston | Typical QLD area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,381 | 11,872 | -13% |
| Median household income | $91,500 | $90,700 | +1% |
| 5-year population growth | -3.1% | 5.3% | -8.4 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Kelvin Grove - Herston, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Kelvin Grove - Herston | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.3 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,759/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,321/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $784/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $400/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,080/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 1 | Denser housing, larger or shared households |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Kelvin Grove - Herston (305031126). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Kelvin Grove - Herston 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 | Kelvin Grove - Herston | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 63% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 21% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 13.5% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 33.7% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 56.3% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 53.8% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 30.3% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 7.7% | Higher unemployment, price-sensitive spend, easier hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Kelvin Grove - Herston, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Kelvin Grove - Herston scores 51 out of 100. With a population of 10,381, 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 ($91,500) runs above the typical comparable area in the state ($90,700), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Medium | Competitive |
| Retail | 1 | High | Saturated |
| Beauty & Health | 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.
How Kelvin Grove - Herston compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvin Grove - Herston | 10,381 | $91,500 | -3.1% | Quick-Service Food | 51 |
| Coombabah | 10,377 | $56,800 | -2.0% | Quick-Service Food | 43 |
| Pallara - Willawong | 10,402 | $124,000 | 112.6% | Quick-Service Food | 73 |
| Bray Park | 10,419 | $90,300 | -2.1% | Quick-Service Food | 51 |
| Yeronga | 10,339 | $109,300 | 3.5% | Quick-Service Food | 62 |
| Wavell Heights | 10,472 | $137,200 | 3.0% | Quick-Service Food | 67 |
| Bardon | 10,477 | $177,200 | 3.0% | Quick-Service Food | 68 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Kelvin Grove - Herston?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Kelvin Grove - Herston at 51/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Hair & Barber and Food & Beverage.
How much does a franchise cost in Kelvin Grove - Herston?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Quick-Service Food systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $337,000–$675,000 (173 systems), a $45,000 median initial fee (9 systems), a 6.0% median royalty (9 systems) and a 4.3% median marketing levy (9 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Kelvin Grove - Herston good for a coffee franchise?
It's a tighter market: a coffee & café franchise scores 31/100 in Kelvin Grove - Herston, with about 2 existing operators in the trade area (Saturated 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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