Franchise opportunities in Maroochydore - Kuluin, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
3. Quick-Service Food
73Maroochydore - Kuluin snapshot
| Metric | Maroochydore - Kuluin | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,645 | 19,958 | +18% |
| Median household income | $72,000 | $91,574 | -21% |
| 5-year population growth | 18.3% | 11.5% | +6.8 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Maroochydore - Kuluin, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Maroochydore - Kuluin | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 years | Older market, skews to health, home and aged-support services |
| Average household size | 2.1 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,384/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,784/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $764/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $410/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,733/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 Maroochydore - Kuluin (316031427). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Real Estate viability: High
The real estate opportunity in Maroochydore - Kuluin scores 74 out of 100. With a population of 23,645, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 real estate outlet. At about 1 existing real estate operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($72,000) sits below the state average ($91,574), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 18.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Coffee & Café | 3 | Low | Gap |
| Pet Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Childcare & Early Learning | 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 Maroochydore - Kuluin
Belle Property
Century 21 Australia
ABS Auto
Auto Masters
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
How Maroochydore - Kuluin compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maroochydore - Kuluin | 23,645 | $72,000 | 18.3% | Real Estate | 74 |
| Murrumba Downs - Griffin | 23,556 | $100,800 | 29.6% | Real Estate | 83 |
| North Lakes | 23,488 | $108,800 | 4.2% | Real Estate | 79 |
| Calamvale - Stretton | 23,311 | $100,200 | 4.0% | Real Estate | 76 |
| Springfield Lakes | 24,040 | $116,000 | 49.9% | Real Estate | 88 |
| Caboolture - South | 24,119 | $66,400 | 14.9% | Real Estate | 73 |
| Deception Bay | 23,114 | $63,400 | 0.1% | Real Estate | 62 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Maroochydore - Kuluin?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Real Estate scores highest for Maroochydore - Kuluin at 74/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Automotive and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Maroochydore - Kuluin?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Real Estate franchises run $80,000–$300,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=39). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Maroochydore - Kuluin good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 71/100 in Maroochydore - Kuluin, 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.