Franchise opportunities in Landsborough, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Bakery & Dessert
753. Quick-Service Food
74Landsborough snapshot
| Metric | Landsborough | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,919 | 19,958 | -20% |
| Median household income | $104,200 | $91,574 | +14% |
| 5-year population growth | 52.6% | 11.5% | +41.1 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Landsborough, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Landsborough | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.9 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,004/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,093/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $823/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $460/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,950/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 Landsborough (316061442). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Bakery & Dessert viability: High
The bakery & dessert opportunity in Landsborough scores 75 out of 100. With a population of 15,919, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited bakery & dessert outlet. At about 1 existing bakery & dessert operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($104,200) runs above the state average ($91,574), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 52.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 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 Landsborough
Bakers Delight
Banjo's Bakehouse
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
How Landsborough compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsborough | 15,919 | $104,200 | 52.6% | Bakery & Dessert | 75 |
| Wynnum West - Hemmant | 15,941 | $96,500 | 4.0% | Bakery & Dessert | 67 |
| Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan | 15,943 | $52,100 | 4.4% | Bakery & Dessert | 56 |
| Tamborine - Canungra | 15,893 | $90,700 | 8.6% | Bakery & Dessert | 68 |
| Caloundra West - Baringa | 15,970 | $97,300 | 106.9% | Bakery & Dessert | 73 |
| Pialba - Eli Waters | 16,017 | $52,700 | 12.9% | Retail | 61 |
| Cleveland | 16,074 | $74,400 | 4.8% | Retail | 62 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Landsborough?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Landsborough at 75/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Landsborough?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Bakery & Dessert franchises run $200,000–$550,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=54). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Landsborough good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 72/100 in Landsborough, with about 2 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.