Franchise opportunities in Newstead - Bowen Hills, QLD
Geography: this report covers the Newstead - Bowen Hills 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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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
853. Home & Trade Services
80What it costs to start in Newstead - Bowen Hills
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Newstead - Bowen Hills best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Newstead - Bowen Hills fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 85 |
| Cleaning | $30K–$120K | $25,000 | 9.0% | 80 |
| Home & Trade Services | $45K–$180K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 80 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 76 |
| Health & Medical | $180K–$650K | $48,000 | 6.0% | 76 |
| Automotive | $120K–$500K | $45,000 | 7.5% | 74 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsNewstead - Bowen Hills’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Newstead - Bowen Hills snapshot
| Metric | Newstead - Bowen Hills | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,451 | 19,958 | -8% |
| Median household income | $112,300 | $91,574 | +23% |
| 5-year population growth | 62.5% | 11.5% | +51.0 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Newstead - Bowen Hills, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Newstead - Bowen Hills | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 1.7 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $2,160/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,916/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,405/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $450/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,000/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 1 | Denser housing, larger or shared households |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Newstead - Bowen Hills (305031128). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Newstead - Bowen Hills 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 | Newstead - Bowen Hills | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 68.6% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 17.2% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 11.7% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 3.8% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 94.4% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 45.7% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 43.6% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Newstead - Bowen Hills, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Newstead - Bowen Hills scores 85 out of 100. With a population of 18,451, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 2 existing quick-service food operators, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($112,300) runs above the state average ($91,574), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 62.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home & Trade Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Cleaning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 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 Newstead - Bowen Hills compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jimboomba - Glenlogan | 18,373 | $112,800 | 13.7% | Quick-Service Food | 83 |
| Capalaba | 18,577 | $90,400 | 1.7% | Quick-Service Food | 71 |
| Ipswich - East | 18,324 | $66,200 | -1.1% | Quick-Service Food | 60 |
| Oxenford - Maudsland | 18,265 | $106,100 | 12.9% | Quick-Service Food | 81 |
| Pacific Pines - Gaven | 18,657 | $108,500 | -1.2% | Quick-Service Food | 73 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Newstead - Bowen Hills?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Newstead - Bowen Hills at 85/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Cleaning and Home & Trade Services.
How much does a franchise cost in Newstead - Bowen Hills?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Quick-Service Food franchises run $350,000–$900,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=96). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Newstead - Bowen Hills good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 70/100 in Newstead - Bowen Hills, 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.
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