Franchise opportunities in Mountain Creek, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
2. Bakery & Dessert
533. Quick-Service Food
51Mountain Creek snapshot
| Metric | Mountain Creek | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,126 | 19,958 | -39% |
| Median household income | $99,400 | $91,574 | +9% |
| 5-year population growth | 3.7% | 11.5% | -7.8 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Mountain Creek, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Mountain Creek | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.8 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,911/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,062/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $857/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $500/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,950/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 Mountain Creek (316011415). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Food & Beverage viability: High
The food & beverage opportunity in Mountain Creek scores 57 out of 100. With a population of 12,126, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited food & beverage outlet. At about 1 existing food & beverage operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($99,400) runs above the state average ($91,574), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 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 Mountain Creek
Boost Juice
Chatime
Bakers Delight
Banjo's Bakehouse
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
How Mountain Creek compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Creek | 12,126 | $99,400 | 3.7% | Food & Beverage | 57 |
| Margate - Woody Point | 12,134 | $63,700 | 0.8% | Food & Beverage | 44 |
| Annerley | 12,148 | $95,200 | 0.7% | Food & Beverage | 53 |
| Marcoola - Mudjimba | 12,077 | $78,300 | 6.7% | Food & Beverage | 53 |
| Lockyer Valley - West | 12,076 | $87,900 | 4.5% | Food & Beverage | 54 |
| Wellington Point | 12,045 | $113,000 | -0.4% | Food & Beverage | 56 |
| Ormeau (West) - Yatala | 12,044 | $116,500 | 12.8% | Food & Beverage | 66 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Mountain Creek?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Food & Beverage scores highest for Mountain Creek at 57/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Bakery & Dessert and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Mountain Creek?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Food & Beverage franchises run $250,000–$750,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=210). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Mountain Creek good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 48/100 in Mountain Creek, 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.