Franchise opportunities in Marsden, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
Marsden snapshot
| Metric | Marsden | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,341 | 19,958 | -18% |
| Median household income | $73,500 | $91,574 | -20% |
| 5-year population growth | 9.2% | 11.5% | -2.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Marsden, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Marsden | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 3.3 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,413/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,473/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $633/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $350/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,470/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 Marsden (311031317). 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 Marsden scores 64 out of 100. With a population of 16,341, 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 ($73,500) sits below the state average ($91,574), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 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 Marsden
Bakers Delight
Banjo's Bakehouse
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
How Marsden compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsden | 16,341 | $73,500 | 9.2% | Bakery & Dessert | 64 |
| Regents Park - Heritage Park | 16,357 | $100,300 | -1.1% | Bakery & Dessert | 63 |
| Parkinson - Drewvale | 16,404 | $114,100 | 0.9% | Retail | 70 |
| Coolum Beach | 16,184 | $88,600 | 8.0% | Bakery & Dessert | 68 |
| Mount Gravatt | 16,159 | $104,900 | 3.7% | Bakery & Dessert | 69 |
| Toowoomba - West | 16,124 | $96,300 | 21.4% | Retail | 73 |
| Andergrove - Beaconsfield | 16,117 | $90,100 | 5.8% | Retail | 67 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Marsden?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Marsden at 64/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Quick-Service Food and Retail.
How much does a franchise cost in Marsden?
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 Marsden good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 62/100 in Marsden, 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.