Franchise opportunities in Oxenford - Maudsland, QLD
Geography: this report covers the Oxenford - Maudsland 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 franchise categories by opportunity score
2. Home & Trade Services
76What it costs to start in Oxenford - Maudsland
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Oxenford - Maudsland best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Oxenford - Maudsland fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 81 |
| Home & Trade Services | $51,000–$128,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 76 |
| Cleaning | $27,000–$80,000 | $12,000 | Not enough data | 75 |
| Health & Medical | $396,000–$775,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 72 |
| Hair & Barber | $243,000–$482,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 71 |
| Automotive | $156,000–$500,000 | $40,000 | 6.5% | 70 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Oxenford - Maudsland’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Oxenford - Maudsland snapshot
| Metric | Oxenford - Maudsland | Typical QLD area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,265 | 11,872 | +54% |
| Median household income | $106,100 | $90,700 | +17% |
| 5-year population growth | 12.9% | 5.3% | +7.6 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Oxenford - Maudsland, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Oxenford - Maudsland | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 3 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,040/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,187/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $844/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $445/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 Oxenford - Maudsland (309071256). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Oxenford - Maudsland 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 | Oxenford - Maudsland | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 21.6% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 56.4% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 20.3% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 79.5% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0.5% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 82.3% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 15.1% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Oxenford - Maudsland, 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 Oxenford - Maudsland scores 81 out of 100. With a population of 18,265, 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 ($106,100) runs above the typical comparable area in the state ($90,700), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 12.9% over five years, ahead of the typical comparable area in the state (5.3%), so 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 Oxenford - Maudsland compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxenford - Maudsland | 18,265 | $106,100 | 12.9% | Quick-Service Food | 81 |
| Ipswich - East | 18,324 | $66,200 | -1.1% | Quick-Service Food | 60 |
| Southport - North | 18,179 | $62,000 | 19.2% | Quick-Service Food | 69 |
| Buderim - North | 18,168 | $82,300 | 6.3% | Quick-Service Food | 71 |
| Jimboomba - Glenlogan | 18,373 | $112,800 | 13.7% | Quick-Service Food | 83 |
| Coorparoo | 18,157 | $109,200 | 8.1% | Quick-Service Food | 80 |
| Caboolture - East | 18,110 | $68,600 | 10.0% | Quick-Service Food | 69 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Oxenford - Maudsland?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Oxenford - Maudsland at 81/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Home & Trade Services and Cleaning.
How much does a franchise cost in Oxenford - Maudsland?
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 Oxenford - Maudsland good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 65/100 in Oxenford - Maudsland, 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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