Franchise opportunities in Southern Moreton Bay Islands, QLD
Geography: this report covers the Southern Moreton Bay Islands 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 Southern Moreton Bay Islands
250 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Southern Moreton Bay Islands:
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
Cafe2U
Coolabah Tree Cafe
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
Southern Moreton Bay Islands on the map
Where Southern Moreton Bay Islands sits and the real local businesses around its centre, the operators a new franchise would compete with. Tap a pin for the business name and type.
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
452. Coffee & Café
423. Hair & Barber
36What it costs to start in Southern Moreton Bay Islands
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Southern Moreton Bay Islands best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Southern Moreton Bay Islands fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 45 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 42 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 36 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 31 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 28 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 27 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsSouthern Moreton Bay Islands’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Southern Moreton Bay Islands snapshot
| Metric | Southern Moreton Bay Islands | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,574 | 19,958 | -57% |
| Median household income | $39,600 | $91,574 | -57% |
| 5-year population growth | 20.6% | 11.5% | +9.1 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Southern Moreton Bay Islands, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Southern Moreton Bay Islands | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61 years | Older market, skews to health, home and aged-support services |
| Average household size | 1.9 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $761/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $954/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $455/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $260/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $904/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 Southern Moreton Bay Islands (301021551). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Southern Moreton Bay Islands 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 | Southern Moreton Bay Islands | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 22.9% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 22.3% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 50.6% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 99.2% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0.1% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 53.6% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 40.9% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 13.5% | Higher unemployment, price-sensitive spend, easier hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Southern Moreton Bay Islands, 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 Southern Moreton Bay Islands scores 45 out of 100. With a population of 8,574, 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 ($39,600) sits below the state average ($91,574), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 20.6% over five years, ahead of the state pace of 11.5%, new demand is still arriving.
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.
How Southern Moreton Bay Islands compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Moreton Bay Islands | 8,574 | $39,600 | 20.6% | Quick-Service Food | 45 |
| Beenleigh | 8,554 | $60,100 | 0.5% | Quick-Service Food | 37 |
| Worongary - Tallai | 8,620 | $117,600 | 6.7% | Quick-Service Food | 58 |
| Bohle Plains | 8,622 | $122,000 | 16.3% | Quick-Service Food | 62 |
| Walkerston - Eton | 8,524 | $109,500 | 0.7% | Quick-Service Food | 51 |
| Highland Park | 8,503 | $86,900 | -0.9% | Quick-Service Food | 43 |
| Bentley Park | 8,496 | $95,200 | 2.7% | Quick-Service Food | 48 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Southern Moreton Bay Islands?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Southern Moreton Bay Islands at 45/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Southern Moreton Bay Islands?
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 Southern Moreton Bay Islands good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 42/100 in Southern Moreton Bay Islands, 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.
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