Franchise opportunities in Surfers Paradise - North, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Food & Beverage
512. Bakery & Dessert
483. Quick-Service Food
46Surfers Paradise - North snapshot
| Metric | Surfers Paradise - North | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,375 | 19,958 | -38% |
| Median household income | $66,400 | $91,574 | -27% |
| 5-year population growth | 7.1% | 11.5% | -4.4 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Surfers Paradise - 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 | Surfers Paradise - North | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 1.9 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,276/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,683/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $772/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $415/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,625/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 Surfers Paradise - North (309101561). 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 Surfers Paradise - North scores 51 out of 100. With a population of 12,375, 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 ($66,400) sits below the state average ($91,574), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 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 Surfers Paradise - North
Boost Juice
Chatime
Bakers Delight
Banjo's Bakehouse
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
How Surfers Paradise - North compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surfers Paradise - North | 12,375 | $66,400 | 7.1% | Food & Beverage | 51 |
| Crestmead | 12,379 | $76,500 | 0.0% | Food & Beverage | 47 |
| Caboolture - West | 12,348 | $67,600 | 10.1% | Food & Beverage | 52 |
| Paddington - Milton | 12,427 | $126,200 | 8.2% | Food & Beverage | 67 |
| Camp Hill | 12,321 | $156,500 | 5.6% | Food & Beverage | 67 |
| Bethania - Waterford | 12,305 | $67,500 | 9.6% | Food & Beverage | 52 |
| Brassall | 12,304 | $73,200 | 9.6% | Food & Beverage | 54 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Surfers Paradise - North?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Food & Beverage scores highest for Surfers Paradise - North at 51/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Bakery & Dessert and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Surfers Paradise - North?
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 Surfers Paradise - North good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 43/100 in Surfers Paradise - North, 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.