Franchise opportunities in Mount Isa, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
2. Home & Trade Services
69Mount Isa snapshot
| Metric | Mount Isa | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,798 | 19,958 | -6% |
| Median household income | $116,300 | $91,574 | +27% |
| 5-year population growth | -2.6% | 11.5% | -14.1 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Mount Isa, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Mount Isa | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.6 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $2,236/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,652/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,158/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $275/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,546/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Mount Isa (315021405). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Cleaning viability: High
The cleaning opportunity in Mount Isa scores 69 out of 100. With a population of 18,798, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited cleaning outlet. At about 1 existing cleaning operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($116,300) runs above the state average ($91,574), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home & Trade Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Cleaning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 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 Mount Isa
Amazing Clean
Chem-Dry Australia
Gutter Knight
Hire A Hubby
Australian Skin Clinics
Back In Motion
How Mount Isa compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Isa | 18,798 | $116,300 | -2.6% | Cleaning | 69 |
| Maryborough (Qld) | 18,838 | $50,800 | 1.9% | Cleaning | 58 |
| Labrador | 18,911 | $61,800 | -0.5% | Cleaning | 56 |
| Pacific Pines - Gaven | 18,657 | $108,500 | -1.2% | Quick-Service Food | 73 |
| Capalaba | 18,577 | $90,400 | 1.7% | Quick-Service Food | 71 |
| Newstead - Bowen Hills | 18,451 | $112,300 | 62.5% | Quick-Service Food | 85 |
| Sunnybank Hills | 18,440 | $89,700 | -3.6% | Quick-Service Food | 65 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Mount Isa?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Cleaning scores highest for Mount Isa at 69/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Home & Trade Services and Health & Medical.
How much does a franchise cost in Mount Isa?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Cleaning franchises run $30,000–$120,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=88). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Mount Isa good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 60/100 in Mount Isa, with about 3 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.