Franchise opportunities in Marcoola - Mudjimba, QLD
Geography: this report covers the Marcoola - Mudjimba 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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Top 3 franchise categories by opportunity score
3. Quick-Service Food
48What it costs to start in Marcoola - Mudjimba
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Marcoola - Mudjimba best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Marcoola - Mudjimba fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | $650,000–$1,475,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 53 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 49 |
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 48 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 47 |
| Beauty & Health | $150,000–$494,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 44 |
| Coffee & Café | $300,000–$700,000 | $35,000 | 6.0% | 44 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Marcoola - Mudjimba’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Marcoola - Mudjimba snapshot
| Metric | Marcoola - Mudjimba | Typical QLD area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,077 | 11,872 | +2% |
| Median household income | $78,300 | $90,700 | -14% |
| 5-year population growth | 6.7% | 5.3% | +1.4 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Marcoola - Mudjimba, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Marcoola - Mudjimba | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 years | Older market, skews to health, home and aged-support services |
| Average household size | 2.3 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,506/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,798/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $755/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $435/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,811/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Marcoola - Mudjimba (316031426). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Marcoola - Mudjimba 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 | Marcoola - Mudjimba | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 27.2% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 32% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 36.3% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 62.3% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 16.1% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 72.2% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 23.6% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Marcoola - Mudjimba, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Food & Beverage viability: High
The food & beverage opportunity in Marcoola - Mudjimba scores 53 out of 100. With a population of 12,077, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited food & beverage outlet. At about 1 existing food & beverage operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($78,300) sits below the typical comparable area in the state ($90,700), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 6.7% over five years, ahead of the typical comparable area in the state (5.3%), so new demand is still arriving.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 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.
How Marcoola - Mudjimba compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcoola - Mudjimba | 12,077 | $78,300 | 6.7% | Food & Beverage | 53 |
| Lockyer Valley - West | 12,076 | $87,900 | 4.5% | Food & Beverage | 53 |
| Wellington Point | 12,045 | $113,000 | -0.4% | Food & Beverage | 56 |
| Ormeau (West) - Yatala | 12,044 | $116,500 | 12.8% | Food & Beverage | 65 |
| Mountain Creek | 12,126 | $99,400 | 3.7% | Food & Beverage | 56 |
| Manly West | 12,023 | $110,100 | 1.6% | Food & Beverage | 57 |
| Margate - Woody Point | 12,134 | $63,700 | 0.8% | Food & Beverage | 44 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Marcoola - Mudjimba?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Food & Beverage scores highest for Marcoola - Mudjimba at 53/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Bakery & Dessert and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Marcoola - Mudjimba?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Food & Beverage systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $650,000–$1,475,000 (17 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Marcoola - Mudjimba good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 44/100 in Marcoola - Mudjimba, with about 2 existing operators in the trade area (Moderate 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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