Franchise opportunities in Maryborough Surrounds - South, QLD
Geography: this report covers the Maryborough Surrounds - South 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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For sale & open territories in Maryborough Surrounds - South
250 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Maryborough Surrounds - South:
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
Cafe2U
Coolabah Tree Cafe
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
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Where Maryborough Surrounds - South sits and the real local businesses around its centre, the operators a new franchise would compete with. Tap a pin for the business name and type.
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
512. Coffee & Café
453. Hair & Barber
42What it costs to start in Maryborough Surrounds - South
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Maryborough Surrounds - South best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Maryborough Surrounds - South fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 51 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 45 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 42 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 37 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 33 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 32 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsMaryborough Surrounds - South’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Maryborough Surrounds - South snapshot
| Metric | Maryborough Surrounds - South | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,620 | 19,958 | -52% |
| Median household income | $49,900 | $91,574 | -46% |
| 5-year population growth | 14.0% | 11.5% | +2.5 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Maryborough Surrounds - South, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Maryborough Surrounds - South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 years | Older market, skews to health, home and aged-support services |
| Average household size | 2.2 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $959/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,176/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $471/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $250/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,170/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 Maryborough Surrounds - South (319051525). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Maryborough Surrounds - South 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 | Maryborough Surrounds - South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 10% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 30.6% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 54.5% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 97.3% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0.3% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 69.3% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 26.8% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 8.6% | Higher unemployment, price-sensitive spend, easier hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Maryborough Surrounds - South, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Maryborough Surrounds - South scores 51 out of 100. With a population of 9,620, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 1 existing quick-service food operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($49,900) sits below the state average ($91,574), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 14.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Coffee & Café | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | High | Saturated |
| Retail | 1 | High | Saturated |
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 Maryborough Surrounds - South compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryborough Surrounds - South | 9,620 | $49,900 | 14.0% | Quick-Service Food | 51 |
| Kingaroy Surrounds - North | 9,615 | $49,400 | -1.3% | Quick-Service Food | 41 |
| Moranbah | 9,611 | $160,100 | 6.3% | Quick-Service Food | 67 |
| Wakerley | 9,563 | $156,300 | 1.4% | Quick-Service Food | 63 |
| Edens Landing - Holmview | 9,692 | $89,300 | 25.5% | Quick-Service Food | 61 |
| Kenmore | 9,538 | $129,600 | 4.0% | Quick-Service Food | 64 |
| Fortitude Valley | 9,737 | $86,800 | 28.2% | Quick-Service Food | 60 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Maryborough Surrounds - South?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Maryborough Surrounds - South at 51/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Maryborough Surrounds - South?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Quick-Service Food franchises run $350,000–$900,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=96). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Maryborough Surrounds - South good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 45/100 in Maryborough Surrounds - South, with about 1 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.
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