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Franchise opportunities in Mount Gravatt, QLD

Mount Gravatt’s 16,159 residents give it a franchise opportunity score of 69/100. The strongest fit is Bakery & Dessert (69/100), followed by Retail and Quick-Service Food.
16,159Population (ABS 2021)
+3.7%5-year growth
$104,900Median household income
250Franchises recruiting nearby
Opportunity score69/100

Top 3 recommended franchise categories

1. Bakery & Dessert

69
Strong $200,000$550,000 · 16 recruiting
Why Bakery & Dessert in Mount Gravatt? →

2. Retail

69
Strong $180,000$600,000 · 17 recruiting
Why Retail in Mount Gravatt? →

3. Quick-Service Food

68
Strong $350,000$900,000 · 32 recruiting
Why Quick-Service Food in Mount Gravatt? →

Mount Gravatt snapshot

Mount Gravatt vs Queensland average
MetricMount GravattState avgDifference
Population16,15919,958-19%
Median household income$104,900$91,574+15%
5-year population growth3.7%11.5%-7.8 pts

Community & demographics

Who lives in Mount Gravatt, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.

Mount Gravatt community profile (ABS Census 2021)
MeasureMount GravattWhat it signals for franchising
Median age35 yearsYounger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services
Average household size2.5 peopleSmaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats
Median household income$2,017/wkOverall spending power of the local market
Median family income$2,463/wkDiscretionary spend of family households
Median personal income$948/wkIndividual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal
Median rent$395/wkCost of living and a proxy for commercial rents
Median mortgage$2,031/moHomeowner cost base in the area
People per bedroom0.8More space per resident, established housing

Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Mount Gravatt (303031063). 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 Mount Gravatt scores 69 out of 100. With a population of 16,159, 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 ($104,900) runs above the state average ($91,574), supporting discretionary spend.

Nearby competition by category

Trade-area model, estimated operators and market status
CategoryEst. operatorsCompetitionStatus
Bakery & Dessert1LowGap
Retail1LowGap
Mortgage & Finance1LowGap
B2B Services1LowGap
Beauty & Health1LowGap
Lawn & Garden1LowGap

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 Mount Gravatt

How Mount Gravatt compares to nearby areas

LocationPopulationMedian income5-yr growthTop categoryScore
Mount Gravatt16,159$104,9003.7%Bakery & Dessert69
Coolum Beach16,184$88,6008.0%Bakery & Dessert68
Toowoomba - West16,124$96,30021.4%Retail73
Andergrove - Beaconsfield16,117$90,1005.8%Retail67
Cleveland16,074$74,4004.8%Retail62
Pialba - Eli Waters16,017$52,70012.9%Retail61
Marsden16,341$73,5009.2%Bakery & Dessert64

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Frequently asked questions

What franchise is best for Mount Gravatt?

Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Mount Gravatt at 69/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Quick-Service Food.

How much does a franchise cost in Mount Gravatt?

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 Mount Gravatt good for a coffee franchise?

It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 66/100 in Mount Gravatt, 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.