Franchise opportunities in Mount Pleasant - Glenella, QLD
Geography: this report covers the Mount Pleasant - Glenella area (ABS SA2). Demographics from the ABS Census 2021.
How this opportunity score works
The score is a weighted 0–100 research signal, not a site-selection decision. It combines, per category:
- Demand (category fit for the population) — 30%
- Competition gap (trade-area model, more room scores higher) — 25%
- Demographic fit (income vs the category) — 20%
- 5-year population growth (percentile) — 15%
- Franchise availability (systems recruiting here) — 10%
Inputs: ABS Census 2021 (population, income, growth) and a trade-area competition model using OpenStreetMap / ABS business data where available. It doesn’t model rent, site specifics or local trading conditions, treat it as a starting point for research, then confirm on the ground and with the franchisor. See our methodology.
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What it costs to start in Mount Pleasant - Glenella
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Mount Pleasant - Glenella best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Mount Pleasant - Glenella fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hair & Barber | $243,000–$482,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 63 |
| Food & Beverage | $650,000–$1,475,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 62 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 57 |
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 56 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 55 |
| Beauty & Health | $150,000–$494,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 52 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Mount Pleasant - Glenella’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Mount Pleasant - Glenella snapshot
| Metric | Mount Pleasant - Glenella | Typical QLD area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,670 | 11,872 | -2% |
| Median household income | $115,100 | $90,700 | +27% |
| 5-year population growth | 6.7% | 5.3% | +1.4 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Mount Pleasant - Glenella, 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 Pleasant - Glenella | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.7 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,213/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,570/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $954/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $400/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,890/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Mount Pleasant - Glenella (312021348). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Mount Pleasant - Glenella lives, works and is housed, and what each signal means for siting a franchise here. All figures are real ABS Census 2021 counts for this area.
| Measure | Mount Pleasant - Glenella | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 19.3% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 41% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 33.9% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 94.5% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 1.2% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 78.2% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 19.4% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Mount Pleasant - Glenella, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Hair & Barber viability: High
The hair & barber opportunity in Mount Pleasant - Glenella scores 63 out of 100. With a population of 11,670, 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 ($115,100) runs above the typical comparable area in the state ($90,700), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 6.7% over five years, ahead of the typical comparable area in the state (5.3%), so 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 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 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.
How Mount Pleasant - Glenella compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant - Glenella | 11,670 | $115,100 | 6.7% | Hair & Barber | 63 |
| Gladstone Hinterland | 11,668 | $103,300 | -2.4% | Hair & Barber | 51 |
| Sippy Downs | 11,698 | $77,200 | 10.0% | Hair & Barber | 54 |
| Edmonton | 11,610 | $85,400 | 5.4% | Hair & Barber | 53 |
| Chermside | 11,603 | $73,800 | 20.0% | Hair & Barber | 55 |
| Atherton | 11,746 | $62,800 | 7.3% | Hair & Barber | 49 |
| Loganholme - Tanah Merah | 11,753 | $97,100 | 1.8% | Hair & Barber | 54 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Mount Pleasant - Glenella?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Hair & Barber scores highest for Mount Pleasant - Glenella at 63/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Food & Beverage and Bakery & Dessert.
How much does a franchise cost in Mount Pleasant - Glenella?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Hair & Barber systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $243,000–$482,000 (13 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Mount Pleasant - Glenella good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 52/100 in Mount Pleasant - Glenella, 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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