Franchise opportunities in Morayfield - East, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
2. Food & Beverage
533. Bakery & Dessert
49Morayfield - East snapshot
| Metric | Morayfield - East | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,262 | 19,958 | -44% |
| Median household income | $77,100 | $91,574 | -16% |
| 5-year population growth | 29.2% | 11.5% | +17.7 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Morayfield - East, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Morayfield - East | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.7 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,482/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,645/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $731/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $355/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,517/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 Morayfield - East (313021368). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Hair & Barber viability: High
The hair & barber opportunity in Morayfield - East scores 56 out of 100. With a population of 11,262, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited hair & barber outlet. At about 1 existing hair & barber operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($77,100) sits below the state average ($91,574), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 29.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Medium | Competitive |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Medium | Competitive |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Medium | Competitive |
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 Morayfield - East
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
Boost Juice
Chatime
Bakers Delight
Banjo's Bakehouse
How Morayfield - East compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morayfield - East | 11,262 | $77,100 | 29.2% | Hair & Barber | 56 |
| Arundel | 11,273 | $87,500 | 6.0% | Hair & Barber | 54 |
| Wooloowin - Lutwyche | 11,223 | $108,500 | 9.6% | Quick-Service Food | 69 |
| Rochedale - Burbank | 11,209 | $135,900 | 68.2% | Quick-Service Food | 76 |
| Upper Mount Gravatt | 11,170 | $86,500 | 13.5% | Quick-Service Food | 63 |
| Tully | 11,124 | $61,900 | 2.3% | Quick-Service Food | 50 |
| Walkervale - Avenell Heights | 11,087 | $58,100 | 2.0% | Quick-Service Food | 49 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Morayfield - East?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Hair & Barber scores highest for Morayfield - East at 56/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Food & Beverage and Bakery & Dessert.
How much does a franchise cost in Morayfield - East?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Hair & Barber franchises run $140,000–$380,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=65). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Morayfield - East good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 45/100 in Morayfield - East, with about 2 existing operators in the trade area (Moderate 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.