Franchise opportunities in North Lakes, QLD
Geography: this report covers the North Lakes 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 North Lakes
250 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover North Lakes:
Belle Property
Century 21 Australia
ABS Auto
Auto Masters
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
North Lakes on the map
Where North Lakes sits and the real local businesses around its centre, the operators a new franchise would compete with. Tap a pin for the business name and type.
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
3. Quick-Service Food
78What it costs to start in North Lakes
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit North Lakes best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | North Lakes fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | $80K–$300K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 79 |
| Automotive | $120K–$500K | $45,000 | 7.5% | 78 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 78 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 74 |
| Education & Tutoring | $60K–$180K | $40,000 | 7.5% | 73 |
| Pet Services | $45K–$200K | $30,000 | 7.5% | 72 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsNorth Lakes’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
North 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/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 North Lakes (314021579). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How North Lakes 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 | North Lakes | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 37.3% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 41.5% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 17.6% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 84.9% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 3.1% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 82.1% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 15.7% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, North Lakes, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
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.
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 | 82 |
| 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% | Quick-Service Food | 87 |
| Forest Lake - Ellen Grove | 22,916 | $98,800 | 3.0% | Automotive | 73 |
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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 74/100 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.
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