Franchise opportunities in Moranbah, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
67Moranbah snapshot
| Metric | Moranbah | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,611 | 19,958 | -52% |
| Median household income | $160,100 | $91,574 | +75% |
| 5-year population growth | 6.3% | 11.5% | -5.2 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Moranbah, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Moranbah | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.8 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $3,079/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $3,327/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,553/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $111/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,300/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 Moranbah (312011341). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Moranbah scores 67 out of 100. With a population of 9,611, 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 ($160,100) runs above the state average ($91,574), supporting discretionary spend.
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.
Available franchise opportunities in Moranbah
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
Cafe2U
Coolabah Tree Cafe
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
How Moranbah compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moranbah | 9,611 | $160,100 | 6.3% | Quick-Service Food | 67 |
| Kingaroy Surrounds - North | 9,615 | $49,400 | -1.3% | Quick-Service Food | 41 |
| Maryborough Surrounds - South | 9,620 | $49,900 | 14.0% | Quick-Service Food | 51 |
| Wakerley | 9,563 | $156,300 | 1.4% | Quick-Service Food | 63 |
| Kenmore | 9,538 | $129,600 | 4.0% | Quick-Service Food | 64 |
| Edens Landing - Holmview | 9,692 | $89,300 | 25.5% | Quick-Service Food | 61 |
| Fortitude Valley | 9,737 | $86,800 | 28.2% | Quick-Service Food | 60 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Moranbah?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Moranbah at 67/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Moranbah?
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 Moranbah good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 62/100 in Moranbah, 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.