Franchise opportunities in Southport - North, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
692. Home & Trade Services
65Southport - North snapshot
| Metric | Southport - North | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,179 | 19,958 | -9% |
| Median household income | $62,000 | $91,574 | -32% |
| 5-year population growth | 19.2% | 11.5% | +7.7 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Southport - North, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Southport - North | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,193/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,471/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $652/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $400/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,459/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 1 | Denser housing, larger or shared households |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Southport - North (309091540). 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 Southport - North scores 69 out of 100. With a population of 18,179, 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 ($62,000) sits below the state average ($91,574), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 19.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home & Trade Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Cleaning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 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.
Available franchise opportunities in Southport - North
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How Southport - North compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport - North | 18,179 | $62,000 | 19.2% | Quick-Service Food | 69 |
| Buderim - North | 18,168 | $82,300 | 6.3% | Quick-Service Food | 71 |
| Coorparoo | 18,157 | $109,200 | 8.1% | Quick-Service Food | 80 |
| Caboolture - East | 18,110 | $68,600 | 10.0% | Quick-Service Food | 69 |
| Redland Bay | 18,100 | $107,800 | 12.4% | Quick-Service Food | 80 |
| Oxenford - Maudsland | 18,265 | $106,100 | 12.9% | Quick-Service Food | 81 |
| Ipswich - East | 18,324 | $66,200 | -1.1% | Quick-Service Food | 60 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Southport - North?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Southport - North at 69/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Home & Trade Services and Cleaning.
How much does a franchise cost in Southport - North?
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 Southport - North good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 55/100 in Southport - North, 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.