Franchise opportunities in Parkinson - Drewvale, QLD
Geography: this report covers the Parkinson - Drewvale 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 Parkinson - Drewvale
250 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Parkinson - Drewvale:
Bakers Delight
Banjo's Bakehouse
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
Parkinson - Drewvale on the map
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Bakery & Dessert
692. Quick-Service Food
69What it costs to start in Parkinson - Drewvale
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Parkinson - Drewvale best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Parkinson - Drewvale fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 69 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 69 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 69 |
| Mortgage & Finance | $45K–$140K | $30,000 | 8.0% | 67 |
| B2B Services | $60K–$220K | $40,000 | 7.5% | 66 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 66 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsParkinson - Drewvale’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Parkinson - 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/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Parkinson - Drewvale (303051075). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Parkinson - Drewvale 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 | Parkinson - Drewvale | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 20.5% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 52.4% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 24% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 87.3% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0.1% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 88% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 10.2% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Parkinson - Drewvale, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Bakery & Dessert viability: High
The bakery & dessert opportunity in Parkinson - Drewvale scores 69 out of 100. With a population of 16,404, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited bakery & dessert outlet. At about 1 existing bakery & dessert 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 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 Parkinson - Drewvale compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkinson - Drewvale | 16,404 | $114,100 | 0.9% | Bakery & Dessert | 69 |
| 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% | Retail | 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, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Parkinson - Drewvale at 69/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Quick-Service Food and Retail.
How much does a franchise cost in Parkinson - Drewvale?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Bakery & Dessert franchises run $200,000–$550,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=54). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Parkinson - Drewvale good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 66/100 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.
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