Franchise opportunities in Rothwell - Kippa-Ring, QLD
Geography: this report covers the Rothwell - Kippa-Ring 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 Rothwell - Kippa-Ring
250 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Rothwell - Kippa-Ring:
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Top 3 franchise categories by opportunity score
3. Home & Trade Services
56What it costs to start in Rothwell - Kippa-Ring
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Rothwell - Kippa-Ring best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Rothwell - Kippa-Ring fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 59 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 57 |
| Home & Trade Services | $51,000–$128,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 56 |
| Mortgage & Finance | $60,000–$124,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 55 |
| Beauty & Health | $150,000–$494,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 54 |
| Cleaning | $27,000–$80,000 | $12,000 | Not enough data | 54 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Rothwell - Kippa-Ring’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Rothwell - Kippa-Ring snapshot
| Metric | Rothwell - Kippa-Ring | Typical QLD area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,699 | 11,872 | +49% |
| Median household income | $67,700 | $90,700 | -25% |
| 5-year population growth | -0.1% | 5.3% | -5.4 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/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Rothwell - Kippa-Ring (313051380). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Rothwell - Kippa-Ring 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 | Rothwell - Kippa-Ring | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 35.8% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 27.5% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 30.6% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 74.1% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 2.5% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 68.6% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 28.1% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Rothwell - Kippa-Ring, 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 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 typical comparable area in the state ($90,700), 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 |
| 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 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. Across the Quick-Service Food systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $337,000–$675,000 (173 systems), a $45,000 median initial fee (9 systems), a 6.0% median royalty (9 systems) and a 4.3% median marketing levy (9 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Rothwell - Kippa-Ring good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 44/100 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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