Franchise opportunities in St Lucia, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
3. Quick-Service Food
43St Lucia snapshot
| Metric | St Lucia | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,485 | 19,958 | -37% |
| Median household income | $91,600 | $91,574 | +0% |
| 5-year population growth | -6.0% | 11.5% | -17.5 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in St Lucia, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | St Lucia | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.4 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,761/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,389/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $548/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $410/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,000/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 St Lucia (304031096). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Food & Beverage viability: High
The food & beverage opportunity in St Lucia scores 48 out of 100. With a population of 12,485, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited food & beverage outlet. At about 1 existing food & beverage operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($91,600) runs above the state average ($91,574), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 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 St Lucia
Boost Juice
Chatime
Bakers Delight
Banjo's Bakehouse
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
How St Lucia compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lucia | 12,485 | $91,600 | -6.0% | Food & Beverage | 48 |
| Currumbin - Tugun | 12,486 | $88,200 | 6.2% | Food & Beverage | 57 |
| Eumundi - Yandina | 12,501 | $93,400 | 16.1% | Food & Beverage | 61 |
| Paddington - Milton | 12,427 | $126,200 | 8.2% | Food & Beverage | 67 |
| Ashmore | 12,548 | $82,200 | 2.4% | Food & Beverage | 52 |
| Samford Valley | 12,569 | $145,900 | 3.8% | Food & Beverage | 66 |
| Gracemere | 12,579 | $89,100 | 5.2% | Food & Beverage | 56 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for St Lucia?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Food & Beverage scores highest for St Lucia at 48/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Bakery & Dessert and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in St Lucia?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Food & Beverage franchises run $250,000–$750,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=210). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is St Lucia good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 41/100 in St Lucia, with about 2 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.