Franchise opportunities in North Lakes, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
3. Quick-Service Food
78North Lakes snapshot
| Metric | North Lakes | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,488 | 19,958 | +18% |
| Median household income | $108,800 | $91,574 | +19% |
| 5-year population growth | 4.2% | 11.5% | -7.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in North Lakes, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | North Lakes | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.9 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,092/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,258/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $885/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $420/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 North Lakes (314021579). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Real Estate viability: High
The real estate opportunity in North Lakes scores 79 out of 100. With a population of 23,488, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 real estate outlet. At about 1 existing real estate operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($108,800) runs above the state average ($91,574), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 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 North Lakes
Belle Property
Century 21 Australia
ABS Auto
Auto Masters
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
How North Lakes compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Lakes | 23,488 | $108,800 | 4.2% | Real Estate | 79 |
| Murrumba Downs - Griffin | 23,556 | $100,800 | 29.6% | Real Estate | 83 |
| Maroochydore - Kuluin | 23,645 | $72,000 | 18.3% | Real Estate | 74 |
| Calamvale - Stretton | 23,311 | $100,200 | 4.0% | Real Estate | 76 |
| Deception Bay | 23,114 | $63,400 | 0.1% | Real Estate | 62 |
| Springfield Lakes | 24,040 | $116,000 | 49.9% | Real Estate | 88 |
| Forest Lake - Ellen Grove | 22,916 | $98,800 | 3.0% | Real Estate | 74 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for North Lakes?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Real Estate scores highest for North Lakes at 79/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Automotive and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in North Lakes?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Real Estate franchises run $80,000–$300,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=39). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is North Lakes good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 75/100 in North Lakes, 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.