Franchise opportunities in Pialba - Eli Waters, QLD
Geography: this report covers the Pialba - Eli Waters 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 Pialba - Eli Waters
250 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Pialba - Eli Waters:
Bakers Delight
Banjo's Bakehouse
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
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What it costs to start in Pialba - Eli Waters
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Pialba - Eli Waters best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Pialba - Eli Waters fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 60 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 60 |
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 59 |
| Mortgage & Finance | $60,000–$124,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 58 |
| B2B Services | $63,000–$109,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 57 |
| Beauty & Health | $150,000–$494,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 57 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Pialba - Eli Waters’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Pialba - Eli Waters snapshot
| Metric | Pialba - Eli Waters | Typical QLD area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,017 | 11,872 | +35% |
| Median household income | $52,700 | $90,700 | -42% |
| 5-year population growth | 12.9% | 5.3% | +7.6 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/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Pialba - Eli Waters (319041518). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Pialba - Eli Waters 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 | Pialba - Eli Waters | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 28.1% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 20.7% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 44.6% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 84.8% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 1.7% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 68.4% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 28.1% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 7.9% | Higher unemployment, price-sensitive spend, easier hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Pialba - Eli Waters, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Bakery & Dessert viability: High
The bakery & dessert opportunity in Pialba - Eli Waters scores 60 out of 100. With a population of 16,017, 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 ($52,700) sits below the typical comparable area in the state ($90,700), which can favour value-led formats. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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% | Bakery & Dessert | 60 |
| Caloundra West - Baringa | 15,970 | $97,300 | 106.9% | Bakery & Dessert | 73 |
| Cleveland | 16,074 | $74,400 | 4.8% | Bakery & Dessert | 61 |
| Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan | 15,943 | $52,100 | 4.4% | Bakery & Dessert | 56 |
| Wynnum West - Hemmant | 15,941 | $96,500 | 4.0% | Bakery & Dessert | 66 |
| Landsborough | 15,919 | $104,200 | 52.6% | Bakery & Dessert | 74 |
| Andergrove - Beaconsfield | 16,117 | $90,100 | 5.8% | Bakery & Dessert | 66 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Pialba - Eli Waters?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Pialba - Eli Waters at 60/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Pialba - Eli Waters?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Bakery & Dessert systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $350,000–$625,000 (41 systems) and a $50,000 median initial fee (5 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Pialba - Eli Waters good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 56/100 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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