Franchise opportunities in Pialba - Eli Waters, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
2. Bakery & Dessert
603. Quick-Service Food
59Pialba - Eli Waters snapshot
| Metric | Pialba - Eli Waters | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,017 | 19,958 | -20% |
| Median household income | $52,700 | $91,574 | -42% |
| 5-year population growth | 12.9% | 11.5% | +1.4 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Pialba - Eli Waters, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Pialba - Eli Waters | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 years | Older market, skews to health, home and aged-support services |
| Average household size | 2.3 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,014/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,239/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $535/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $350/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,400/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Pialba - Eli Waters (319041518). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Retail viability: High
The retail opportunity in Pialba - Eli Waters scores 61 out of 100. With a population of 16,017, 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 ($52,700) sits below the state average ($91,574), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 12.9% over five years, ahead of the state pace of 11.5%, new demand is still arriving.
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.
Available franchise opportunities in Pialba - Eli Waters
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
Bakers Delight
Banjo's Bakehouse
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
How Pialba - Eli Waters compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pialba - Eli Waters | 16,017 | $52,700 | 12.9% | Retail | 61 |
| Caloundra West - Baringa | 15,970 | $97,300 | 106.9% | Bakery & Dessert | 73 |
| Cleveland | 16,074 | $74,400 | 4.8% | Retail | 62 |
| Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan | 15,943 | $52,100 | 4.4% | Bakery & Dessert | 56 |
| Wynnum West - Hemmant | 15,941 | $96,500 | 4.0% | Bakery & Dessert | 67 |
| Landsborough | 15,919 | $104,200 | 52.6% | Bakery & Dessert | 75 |
| Andergrove - Beaconsfield | 16,117 | $90,100 | 5.8% | Retail | 67 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Pialba - Eli Waters?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Retail scores highest for Pialba - Eli Waters at 61/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Bakery & Dessert and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Pialba - Eli Waters?
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 Pialba - Eli Waters good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 57/100 in Pialba - Eli Waters, 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.