Franchise opportunities in Kingston (Qld), QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
44Kingston (Qld) snapshot
| Metric | Kingston (Qld) | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,540 | 19,958 | -47% |
| Median household income | $61,400 | $91,574 | -33% |
| 5-year population growth | -1.8% | 11.5% | -13.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Kingston (Qld), and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Kingston (Qld) | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.9 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,180/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,305/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $521/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $315/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,322/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Kingston (Qld) (311061330). 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 Kingston (Qld) scores 44 out of 100. With a population of 10,540, 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 ($61,400) sits below the state average ($91,574), which can favour value-led formats.
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 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | High | Saturated |
| Mortgage & Finance | 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 Kingston (Qld)
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
Advanced Hair Studio
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How Kingston (Qld) compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston (Qld) | 10,540 | $61,400 | -1.8% | Quick-Service Food | 44 |
| Slacks Creek | 10,561 | $67,700 | -2.5% | Quick-Service Food | 45 |
| Redcliffe | 10,567 | $57,800 | 0.6% | Quick-Service Food | 46 |
| Parrearra - Warana | 10,480 | $82,800 | 6.9% | Quick-Service Food | 58 |
| Bardon | 10,477 | $177,200 | 3.0% | Quick-Service Food | 68 |
| Wavell Heights | 10,472 | $137,200 | 3.0% | Quick-Service Food | 67 |
| Bridgeman Downs | 10,619 | $148,000 | 25.0% | Quick-Service Food | 74 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Kingston (Qld)?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Kingston (Qld) at 44/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Hair & Barber and Food & Beverage.
How much does a franchise cost in Kingston (Qld)?
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 Kingston (Qld) good for a coffee franchise?
It's a tighter market: a coffee & café franchise scores 25/100 in Kingston (Qld), 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: Q2 2026 Fee Index.