Franchise opportunities in Lockyer Valley - East, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
2. Health & Medical
68Lockyer Valley - East snapshot
| Metric | Lockyer Valley - East | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,616 | 19,958 | +8% |
| Median household income | $74,100 | $91,574 | -19% |
| 5-year population growth | 6.5% | 11.5% | -5.0 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Lockyer Valley - East, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Lockyer Valley - East | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.7 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,425/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,622/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $627/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $315/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,473/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 Lockyer Valley - East (310021280). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Automotive viability: High
The automotive opportunity in Lockyer Valley - East scores 68 out of 100. With a population of 21,616, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 automotive outlet. At about 1 existing automotive operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($74,100) sits below the state average ($91,574), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Coffee & Café | 3 | 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 Lockyer Valley - East
ABS Auto
Auto Masters
Australian Skin Clinics
Back In Motion
Belle Property
Century 21 Australia
How Lockyer Valley - East compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockyer Valley - East | 21,616 | $74,100 | 6.5% | Automotive | 68 |
| Nerang - Mount Nathan | 21,589 | $81,700 | 2.1% | Automotive | 67 |
| Narangba | 21,324 | $114,800 | 11.4% | Health & Medical | 82 |
| Kallangur | 22,198 | $75,700 | 5.3% | Automotive | 68 |
| Bribie Island | 20,825 | $50,000 | 12.1% | Cleaning | 66 |
| Upper Coomera - North | 20,666 | $99,500 | 4.1% | Cleaning | 73 |
| Gympie Surrounds | 20,636 | $67,200 | 9.5% | Cleaning | 68 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Lockyer Valley - East?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Automotive scores highest for Lockyer Valley - East at 68/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Health & Medical and Real Estate.
How much does a franchise cost in Lockyer Valley - East?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Automotive franchises run $120,000–$500,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=62). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Lockyer Valley - East good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 64/100 in Lockyer Valley - East, 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.