Franchise opportunities in Robina - East, QLD
Geography: this report covers the Robina - East 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 Robina - East
250 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Robina - East:
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
Cafe2U
Coolabah Tree Cafe
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
69What it costs to start in Robina - East
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Robina - East best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Robina - East fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 69 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 67 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 66 |
| Home & Trade Services | $45K–$180K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 65 |
| Mortgage & Finance | $45K–$140K | $30,000 | 8.0% | 65 |
| B2B Services | $60K–$220K | $40,000 | 7.5% | 64 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsRobina - East’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Robina - East snapshot
| Metric | Robina - East | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,126 | 19,958 | -14% |
| Median household income | $96,300 | $91,574 | +5% |
| 5-year population growth | 2.7% | 11.5% | -8.8 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Robina - East, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Robina - East | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.7 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,851/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,101/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $756/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $540/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,006/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 Robina - East (309081559). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Robina - East 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 | Robina - East | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 28.1% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 36.3% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 33.4% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 69.3% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 8.4% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 76.9% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 18.6% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Robina - East, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Robina - East scores 69 out of 100. With a population of 17,126, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 2 existing quick-service food operators, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($96,300) runs above the state average ($91,574), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Pool & Spa 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.
How Robina - East compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robina - East | 17,126 | $96,300 | 2.7% | Quick-Service Food | 69 |
| Trinity Beach - Smithfield | 17,095 | $93,600 | 19.6% | Quick-Service Food | 75 |
| Varsity Lakes | 16,929 | $85,500 | 7.6% | Quick-Service Food | 69 |
| Wambo | 17,333 | $73,300 | -0.1% | Quick-Service Food | 60 |
| Alexandra Hills | 16,867 | $95,500 | -0.2% | Quick-Service Food | 64 |
| The Gap | 17,406 | $133,700 | 1.6% | Quick-Service Food | 76 |
| Burpengary | 16,793 | $89,400 | 16.4% | Quick-Service Food | 72 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Robina - East?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Robina - East at 69/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Coffee & Café.
How much does a franchise cost in Robina - East?
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 Robina - East good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 66/100 in Robina - East, 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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