Franchise opportunities in Southport - South, QLD
Geography: this report covers the Southport - South 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 Southport - South
250 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Southport - South:
Amazing Clean
Chem-Dry Australia
Gutter Knight
Hire A Hubby
Australian Skin Clinics
Back In Motion
Southport - South on the map
Where Southport - South 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
2. Home & Trade Services
653. Health & Medical
63What it costs to start in Southport - South
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Southport - South best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Southport - South fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | $30K–$120K | $25,000 | 9.0% | 66 |
| Home & Trade Services | $45K–$180K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 65 |
| Health & Medical | $180K–$650K | $48,000 | 6.0% | 63 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 62 |
| Automotive | $120K–$500K | $45,000 | 7.5% | 61 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 60 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsSouthport - South’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Southport - South snapshot
| Metric | Southport - South | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,198 | 19,958 | -4% |
| Median household income | $70,800 | $91,574 | -23% |
| 5-year population growth | 7.4% | 11.5% | -4.1 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Southport - South, 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 - South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.2 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,362/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,697/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $680/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $435/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,733/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Southport - South (309091541). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Southport - South 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 | Southport - South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 47.5% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 23.2% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 25.4% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 34.5% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 37.9% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 58.9% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 31.7% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% | Higher unemployment, price-sensitive spend, easier hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Southport - South, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Cleaning viability: High
The cleaning opportunity in Southport - South scores 66 out of 100. With a population of 19,198, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited cleaning outlet. At about 1 existing cleaning operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($70,800) sits below the state average ($91,574), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Home & Trade Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 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 Southport - South compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport - South | 19,198 | $70,800 | 7.4% | Cleaning | 66 |
| Bargara - Burnett Heads | 19,245 | $68,100 | 13.8% | Cleaning | 67 |
| Helensvale | 19,272 | $104,700 | 10.9% | Cleaning | 77 |
| Labrador | 18,911 | $61,800 | -0.5% | Cleaning | 56 |
| Maryborough (Qld) | 18,838 | $50,800 | 1.9% | Cleaning | 57 |
| Boronia Heights - Park Ridge | 19,564 | $76,100 | 54.3% | Cleaning | 72 |
| Mount Isa | 18,798 | $116,300 | -2.6% | Cleaning | 69 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Southport - South?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Cleaning scores highest for Southport - South at 66/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Home & Trade Services and Health & Medical.
How much does a franchise cost in Southport - South?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Cleaning franchises run $30,000–$120,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=88). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Southport - South good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 56/100 in Southport - South, 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.
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