Franchise opportunities in Nambour, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
Nambour snapshot
| Metric | Nambour | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,821 | 19,958 | +14% |
| Median household income | $71,900 | $91,574 | -21% |
| 5-year population growth | 12.0% | 11.5% | +0.5 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Nambour, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Nambour | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.5 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,383/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,714/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $678/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $360/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,670/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 Nambour (316071548). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Automotive viability: High
The automotive opportunity in Nambour scores 71 out of 100. With a population of 22,821, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 automotive outlet. At about 1 existing automotive operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($71,900) sits below the state average ($91,574), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 12.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Coffee & Café | 3 | Low | Gap |
| Pet Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Childcare & Early Learning | 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 Nambour
ABS Auto
Auto Masters
Belle Property
Century 21 Australia
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
How Nambour compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nambour | 22,821 | $71,900 | 12.0% | Automotive | 71 |
| Forest Lake - Ellen Grove | 22,916 | $98,800 | 3.0% | Real Estate | 74 |
| Deception Bay | 23,114 | $63,400 | 0.1% | Real Estate | 62 |
| Calamvale - Stretton | 23,311 | $100,200 | 4.0% | Real Estate | 76 |
| Kallangur | 22,198 | $75,700 | 5.3% | Automotive | 68 |
| North Lakes | 23,488 | $108,800 | 4.2% | Real Estate | 79 |
| Murrumba Downs - Griffin | 23,556 | $100,800 | 29.6% | Real Estate | 83 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Nambour?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Automotive scores highest for Nambour at 71/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Real Estate and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Nambour?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Automotive franchises run $120,000–$500,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=62). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Nambour good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 68/100 in Nambour, with about 3 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.