Franchise opportunities in Nerang - Mount Nathan, QLD
Geography: this report covers the Nerang - Mount Nathan 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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For sale & open territories in Nerang - Mount Nathan
250 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Nerang - Mount Nathan:
ABS Auto
Auto Masters
Australian Skin Clinics
Back In Motion
Belle Property
Century 21 Australia
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
2. Health & Medical
66What it costs to start in Nerang - Mount Nathan
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Nerang - Mount Nathan best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Nerang - Mount Nathan fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | $120K–$500K | $45,000 | 7.5% | 66 |
| Health & Medical | $180K–$650K | $48,000 | 6.0% | 66 |
| Real Estate | $80K–$300K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 65 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 64 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 62 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 61 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsNerang - Mount Nathan’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Nerang - Mount Nathan snapshot
| Metric | Nerang - Mount Nathan | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,589 | 19,958 | +8% |
| Median household income | $81,700 | $91,574 | -11% |
| 5-year population growth | 2.1% | 11.5% | -9.4 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Nerang - Mount Nathan, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Nerang - Mount Nathan | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.6 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,571/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,921/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $741/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $400/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,842/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Nerang - Mount Nathan (309061248). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Nerang - Mount Nathan 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 | Nerang - Mount Nathan | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 28% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 42% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 23.9% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 66.8% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 11.7% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 70.9% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 24.8% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Nerang - Mount Nathan, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Automotive viability: High
The automotive opportunity in Nerang - Mount Nathan scores 66 out of 100. With a population of 21,589, 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 ($81,700) sits below the state average ($91,574), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Coffee & Café | 3 | 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 Nerang - Mount Nathan compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nerang - Mount Nathan | 21,589 | $81,700 | 2.1% | Automotive | 66 |
| Lockyer Valley - East | 21,616 | $74,100 | 6.5% | Automotive | 68 |
| Narangba | 21,324 | $114,800 | 11.4% | Automotive | 81 |
| Kallangur | 22,198 | $75,700 | 5.3% | Automotive | 68 |
| Bribie Island | 20,825 | $50,000 | 12.1% | Cleaning | 66 |
| Upper Coomera - North | 20,666 | $99,500 | 4.1% | Cleaning | 73 |
| Gympie Surrounds | 20,636 | $67,200 | 9.5% | Cleaning | 67 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Nerang - Mount Nathan?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Automotive scores highest for Nerang - Mount Nathan at 66/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Health & Medical and Real Estate.
How much does a franchise cost in Nerang - Mount Nathan?
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 Nerang - Mount Nathan good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 61/100 in Nerang - Mount Nathan, 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.
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