Franchise opportunities in Rothwell - Kippa-Ring, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
593. Home & Trade Services
56Rothwell - Kippa-Ring snapshot
| Metric | Rothwell - Kippa-Ring | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,699 | 19,958 | -11% |
| Median household income | $67,700 | $91,574 | -26% |
| 5-year population growth | -0.1% | 11.5% | -11.6 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Rothwell - Kippa-Ring, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Rothwell - Kippa-Ring | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 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 | $1,301/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,612/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $634/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $360/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,625/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 Rothwell - Kippa-Ring (313051380). 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 Rothwell - Kippa-Ring scores 59 out of 100. With a population of 17,699, 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 ($67,700) sits below the state average ($91,574), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Home & Trade Services | 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.
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How Rothwell - Kippa-Ring compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothwell - Kippa-Ring | 17,699 | $67,700 | -0.1% | Quick-Service Food | 59 |
| Buderim - South | 17,790 | $99,900 | 5.9% | Quick-Service Food | 75 |
| Bracken Ridge | 17,807 | $102,500 | 1.3% | Quick-Service Food | 71 |
| The Gap | 17,406 | $133,700 | 1.6% | Quick-Service Food | 76 |
| Wambo | 17,333 | $73,300 | -0.1% | Quick-Service Food | 60 |
| Redland Bay | 18,100 | $107,800 | 12.4% | Quick-Service Food | 80 |
| Caboolture - East | 18,110 | $68,600 | 10.0% | Quick-Service Food | 69 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Rothwell - Kippa-Ring?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Rothwell - Kippa-Ring at 59/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Home & Trade Services.
How much does a franchise cost in Rothwell - Kippa-Ring?
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 Rothwell - Kippa-Ring good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 45/100 in Rothwell - Kippa-Ring, with about 3 existing operators in the trade area (Moderate 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.