Franchise opportunities in Proserpine, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
48Proserpine snapshot
| Metric | Proserpine | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,931 | 19,958 | -55% |
| Median household income | $74,400 | $91,574 | -19% |
| 5-year population growth | 6.1% | 11.5% | -5.4 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Proserpine, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Proserpine | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.5 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,431/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,792/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $722/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $276/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,560/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 Proserpine (312031361). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Proserpine scores 48 out of 100. With a population of 8,931, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 1 existing quick-service food operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($74,400) sits below the state average ($91,574), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Café | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | High | Saturated |
| Retail | 1 | High | Saturated |
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 Proserpine
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
Cafe2U
Coolabah Tree Cafe
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
How Proserpine compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proserpine | 8,931 | $74,400 | 6.1% | Quick-Service Food | 48 |
| Parkwood | 8,952 | $107,300 | 0.1% | Quick-Service Food | 52 |
| Reedy Creek - Andrews | 8,904 | $116,400 | 9.0% | Quick-Service Food | 61 |
| Banana | 8,900 | $87,100 | 2.5% | Quick-Service Food | 49 |
| Hillcrest | 8,963 | $91,700 | 6.0% | Quick-Service Food | 53 |
| Chinchilla | 8,894 | $80,500 | 7.3% | Quick-Service Food | 50 |
| Broadsound - Nebo | 8,878 | $114,800 | 1.5% | Quick-Service Food | 55 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Proserpine?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Proserpine at 48/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Proserpine?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Quick-Service Food franchises run $350,000–$900,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=96). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Proserpine good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 46/100 in Proserpine, with about 1 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.