Franchise opportunities in Mermaid Waters, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Bakery & Dessert
593. Quick-Service Food
56Mermaid Waters snapshot
| Metric | Mermaid Waters | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,388 | 19,958 | -33% |
| Median household income | $91,200 | $91,574 | 0% |
| 5-year population growth | 6.2% | 11.5% | -5.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Mermaid Waters, 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 Waters | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.5 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,753/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,118/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $817/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $450/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,167/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 Mermaid Waters (309011228). 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 Mermaid Waters scores 59 out of 100. With a population of 13,388, 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 ($91,200) sits below the state average ($91,574), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 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 Mermaid Waters
Bakers Delight
Banjo's Bakehouse
Boost Juice
Chatime
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
How Mermaid Waters compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mermaid Waters | 13,388 | $91,200 | 6.2% | Bakery & Dessert | 59 |
| Carrara | 13,318 | $81,100 | 5.7% | Bakery & Dessert | 56 |
| Nundah | 13,539 | $91,700 | 4.6% | Bakery & Dessert | 58 |
| Woodridge | 13,205 | $54,200 | 1.5% | Food & Beverage | 46 |
| Golden Beach - Pelican Waters | 13,150 | $70,000 | 7.8% | Food & Beverage | 54 |
| Brisbane City | 13,686 | $96,600 | 25.1% | Bakery & Dessert | 66 |
| Indooroopilly | 13,688 | $107,600 | 7.0% | Bakery & Dessert | 66 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Mermaid Waters?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Mermaid Waters at 59/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Food & Beverage and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Mermaid Waters?
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 Mermaid Waters good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 54/100 in Mermaid Waters, 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.