Franchise opportunities in Strathpine - Brendale, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Bakery & Dessert
602. Quick-Service Food
57Strathpine - Brendale snapshot
| Metric | Strathpine - Brendale | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,980 | 19,958 | -30% |
| Median household income | $75,700 | $91,574 | -17% |
| 5-year population growth | 10.6% | 11.5% | -0.9 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Strathpine - Brendale, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Strathpine - Brendale | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.5 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,455/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,768/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $736/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $360/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,547/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Strathpine - Brendale (314031394). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Bakery & Dessert viability: High
The bakery & dessert opportunity in Strathpine - Brendale scores 60 out of 100. With a population of 13,980, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited bakery & dessert outlet. At about 1 existing bakery & dessert operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($75,700) sits below the state average ($91,574), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 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 Strathpine - Brendale
Bakers Delight
Banjo's Bakehouse
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
How Strathpine - Brendale compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strathpine - Brendale | 13,980 | $75,700 | 10.6% | Bakery & Dessert | 60 |
| Redlynch | 14,012 | $114,000 | 6.4% | Bakery & Dessert | 68 |
| Ashgrove | 13,935 | $149,400 | 0.1% | Bakery & Dessert | 65 |
| Eagleby | 13,806 | $56,300 | -0.4% | Bakery & Dessert | 46 |
| Toowoomba - Central | 14,184 | $69,900 | 3.1% | Bakery & Dessert | 54 |
| Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach | 14,229 | $85,200 | 12.6% | Bakery & Dessert | 64 |
| Eimeo - Rural View | 13,730 | $119,700 | 8.8% | Bakery & Dessert | 69 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Strathpine - Brendale?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Strathpine - Brendale at 60/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Quick-Service Food and Retail.
How much does a franchise cost in Strathpine - Brendale?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Bakery & Dessert franchises run $200,000–$550,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=54). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Strathpine - Brendale good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 54/100 in Strathpine - Brendale, with about 2 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.