Franchise opportunities in Pacific Pines - Gaven, QLD
Geography: this report covers the Pacific Pines - Gaven 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
3. Home & Trade Services
68What it costs to start in Pacific Pines - Gaven
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Pacific Pines - Gaven best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Pacific Pines - Gaven fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 73 |
| Cleaning | $27,000–$80,000 | $12,000 | Not enough data | 68 |
| Home & Trade Services | $51,000–$128,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 68 |
| Hair & Barber | $243,000–$482,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 64 |
| Health & Medical | $396,000–$775,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 64 |
| Automotive | $156,000–$500,000 | $40,000 | 6.5% | 62 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Pacific Pines - Gaven’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Pacific Pines - Gaven snapshot
| Metric | Pacific Pines - Gaven | Typical QLD area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,657 | 11,872 | +57% |
| Median household income | $108,500 | $90,700 | +20% |
| 5-year population growth | -1.2% | 5.3% | -6.5 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Pacific Pines - Gaven, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Pacific Pines - Gaven | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 3.1 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,086/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,119/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $825/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $470/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,000/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 Pacific Pines - Gaven (309061249). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Pacific Pines - Gaven 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 | Pacific Pines - Gaven | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 30.6% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 49.6% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 18.5% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 78% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0.1% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 87% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 9.9% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Pacific Pines - Gaven, 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 Pacific Pines - Gaven scores 73 out of 100. With a population of 18,657, 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 ($108,500) runs above the typical comparable area in the state ($90,700), supporting discretionary spend.
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 Pacific Pines - Gaven compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Pines - Gaven | 18,657 | $108,500 | -1.2% | Quick-Service Food | 73 |
| Capalaba | 18,577 | $90,400 | 1.7% | Quick-Service Food | 71 |
| Mount Isa | 18,798 | $116,300 | -2.6% | Cleaning | 69 |
| Maryborough (Qld) | 18,838 | $50,800 | 1.9% | Cleaning | 57 |
| 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 |
| Labrador | 18,911 | $61,800 | -0.5% | Cleaning | 56 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Pacific Pines - Gaven?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Pacific Pines - Gaven at 73/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Cleaning and Home & Trade Services.
How much does a franchise cost in Pacific Pines - Gaven?
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 Pacific Pines - Gaven good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 58/100 in Pacific Pines - Gaven, 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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