Franchise opportunities in Newtown (Qld), QLD
Geography: this report covers the Newtown (Qld) 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 Newtown (Qld)
250 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Newtown (Qld):
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
Cafe2U
Coolabah Tree Cafe
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
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Top 3 franchise categories by opportunity score
What it costs to start in Newtown (Qld)
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Newtown (Qld) best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Newtown (Qld) fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 49 |
| Coffee & Café | $300,000–$700,000 | $35,000 | 6.0% | 43 |
| Hair & Barber | $243,000–$482,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 42 |
| Food & Beverage | $650,000–$1,475,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 36 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 33 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 30 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Newtown (Qld)’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Newtown (Qld) snapshot
| Metric | Newtown (Qld) | Typical QLD area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,156 | 11,872 | -14% |
| Median household income | $62,400 | $90,700 | -31% |
| 5-year population growth | 3.5% | 5.3% | -1.8 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Newtown (Qld), and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Newtown (Qld) | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.2 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,200/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,507/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $688/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $289/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,254/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 Newtown (Qld) (317011453). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Newtown (Qld) 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 | Newtown (Qld) | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 47.2% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 26.5% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 23.8% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 70.9% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 9.7% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 57.3% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 38% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% | Higher unemployment, price-sensitive spend, easier hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Newtown (Qld), 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 Newtown (Qld) scores 49 out of 100. With a population of 10,156, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 1 existing quick-service food operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($62,400) sits below the typical comparable area in the state ($90,700), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Coffee & Café | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Medium | Competitive |
| Retail | 1 | High | Saturated |
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 Newtown (Qld) compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown (Qld) | 10,156 | $62,400 | 3.5% | Quick-Service Food | 49 |
| Boyne Island - Tannum Sands | 10,172 | $101,300 | 1.0% | Quick-Service Food | 57 |
| Aroona - Currimundi | 10,122 | $82,700 | -1.5% | Quick-Service Food | 49 |
| Flagstone (West) - New Beith | 10,191 | $131,200 | 49.8% | Quick-Service Food | 73 |
| Everton Park | 10,193 | $105,200 | 10.8% | Quick-Service Food | 65 |
| Nanango | 10,090 | $45,900 | 3.2% | Quick-Service Food | 47 |
| Paradise Point - Hollywell | 10,088 | $91,100 | 3.5% | Quick-Service Food | 56 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Newtown (Qld)?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Newtown (Qld) at 49/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Newtown (Qld)?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Quick-Service Food systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $337,000–$675,000 (173 systems), a $45,000 median initial fee (9 systems), a 6.0% median royalty (9 systems) and a 4.3% median marketing levy (9 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Newtown (Qld) good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 43/100 in Newtown (Qld), with about 1 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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