Franchise opportunities in Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach, QLD
Geography: this report covers the Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach 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 Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach
250 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach:
Bakers Delight
Banjo's Bakehouse
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
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Top 3 franchise categories by opportunity score
What it costs to start in Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 63 |
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 61 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 60 |
| Beauty & Health | $150,000–$494,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 58 |
| Lawn & Garden | $18,000–$49,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 58 |
| Mortgage & Finance | $60,000–$124,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 58 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach snapshot
| Metric | Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach | Typical QLD area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,229 | 11,872 | +20% |
| Median household income | $85,200 | $90,700 | -6% |
| 5-year population growth | 12.6% | 5.3% | +7.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 1.9 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,638/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,134/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $950/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $440/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,733/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach (309011227). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach 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 | Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 47.8% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 22.2% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 26.8% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 9.8% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 80.3% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 54.4% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 35.6% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Bakery & Dessert viability: High
The bakery & dessert opportunity in Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach scores 63 out of 100. With a population of 14,229, 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 ($85,200) sits below the typical comparable area in the state ($90,700), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 12.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 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 Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach | 14,229 | $85,200 | 12.6% | Bakery & Dessert | 63 |
| Toowoomba - Central | 14,184 | $69,900 | 3.1% | Bakery & Dessert | 53 |
| Taigum - Fitzgibbon | 14,296 | $81,500 | 13.3% | Bakery & Dessert | 63 |
| Wilsonton | 14,311 | $58,400 | 5.9% | Bakery & Dessert | 54 |
| Runcorn | 14,313 | $90,600 | -5.5% | Bakery & Dessert | 53 |
| Emerald | 14,352 | $113,900 | 3.5% | Bakery & Dessert | 67 |
| Clinton - New Auckland | 14,404 | $98,300 | 3.8% | Bakery & Dessert | 63 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach at 63/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Quick-Service Food and Retail.
How much does a franchise cost in Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Bakery & Dessert systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $350,000–$625,000 (41 systems) and a $50,000 median initial fee (5 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 57/100 in Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach, 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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