Franchise opportunities in Parkinson - Drewvale, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
2. Bakery & Dessert
693. Quick-Service Food
69Parkinson - Drewvale snapshot
| Metric | Parkinson - Drewvale | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,404 | 19,958 | -18% |
| Median household income | $114,100 | $91,574 | +25% |
| 5-year population growth | 0.9% | 11.5% | -10.6 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Parkinson - Drewvale, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Parkinson - Drewvale | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 3.2 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,194/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,242/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $838/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $450/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 Parkinson - Drewvale (303051075). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Retail viability: High
The retail opportunity in Parkinson - Drewvale scores 70 out of 100. With a population of 16,404, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited retail outlet. At about 1 existing retail operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($114,100) runs above the state average ($91,574), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 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 Parkinson - Drewvale
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
Bakers Delight
Banjo's Bakehouse
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
How Parkinson - Drewvale compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkinson - Drewvale | 16,404 | $114,100 | 0.9% | Retail | 70 |
| Regents Park - Heritage Park | 16,357 | $100,300 | -1.1% | Bakery & Dessert | 63 |
| Marsden | 16,341 | $73,500 | 9.2% | Bakery & Dessert | 64 |
| Palm Beach | 16,607 | $89,500 | 9.4% | Quick-Service Food | 69 |
| Coolum Beach | 16,184 | $88,600 | 8.0% | Bakery & Dessert | 68 |
| Mount Gravatt | 16,159 | $104,900 | 3.7% | Bakery & Dessert | 69 |
| Albany Creek | 16,683 | $117,900 | 2.0% | Quick-Service Food | 72 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Parkinson - Drewvale?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Retail scores highest for Parkinson - Drewvale at 70/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Bakery & Dessert and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Parkinson - Drewvale?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Retail franchises run $180,000–$600,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=132). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Parkinson - Drewvale good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 67/100 in Parkinson - Drewvale, with about 2 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.