Franchise opportunities in Seaforth - Calen, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
42Seaforth - Calen snapshot
| Metric | Seaforth - Calen | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,243 | 19,958 | -59% |
| Median household income | $86,400 | $91,574 | -6% |
| 5-year population growth | 0.1% | 11.5% | -11.4 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Seaforth - Calen, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Seaforth - Calen | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 years | Older market, skews to health, home and aged-support services |
| Average household size | 2.6 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,661/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,049/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $744/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $250/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,755/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Seaforth - Calen (312021353). 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 Seaforth - Calen scores 42 out of 100. With a population of 8,243, 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 ($86,400) 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 | Medium | Competitive |
| 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 Seaforth - Calen
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
Cafe2U
Coolabah Tree Cafe
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
How Seaforth - Calen compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaforth - Calen | 8,243 | $86,400 | 0.1% | Quick-Service Food | 42 |
| Broadbeach Waters | 8,230 | $107,700 | 1.0% | Quick-Service Food | 48 |
| Browns Plains | 8,282 | $75,900 | 7.6% | Quick-Service Food | 46 |
| Moffat Beach - Battery Hill | 8,188 | $78,200 | 0.9% | Quick-Service Food | 40 |
| Charters Towers | 8,135 | $66,700 | -1.9% | Quick-Service Food | 34 |
| Durack | 8,354 | $67,600 | 0.7% | Quick-Service Food | 38 |
| Windsor | 8,117 | $114,000 | 7.1% | Quick-Service Food | 55 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Seaforth - Calen?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Seaforth - Calen at 42/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Seaforth - Calen?
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 Seaforth - Calen good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 40/100 in Seaforth - Calen, 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.