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Franchise opportunities in Tamborine - Canungra, QLD

Tamborine - Canungra’s 15,893 residents give it a franchise opportunity score of 68/100. The strongest fit is Bakery & Dessert (68/100), followed by Retail and Quick-Service Food.
15,893Population (ABS 2021)
+8.6%5-year growth
$90,700Median household income
250Franchises recruiting nearby
Opportunity score68/100

Top 3 recommended franchise categories

1. Bakery & Dessert

68
Strong $200,000$550,000 · 16 recruiting
Why Bakery & Dessert in Tamborine - Canungra? →

2. Retail

67
Strong $180,000$600,000 · 17 recruiting
Why Retail in Tamborine - Canungra? →

3. Quick-Service Food

66
Strong $350,000$900,000 · 32 recruiting
Why Quick-Service Food in Tamborine - Canungra? →

Tamborine - Canungra snapshot

Tamborine - Canungra vs Queensland average
MetricTamborine - CanungraState avgDifference
Population15,89319,958-20%
Median household income$90,700$91,574-1%
5-year population growth8.6%11.5%-2.9 pts

Community & demographics

Who lives in Tamborine - Canungra, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.

Tamborine - Canungra community profile (ABS Census 2021)
MeasureTamborine - CanungraWhat it signals for franchising
Median age46 yearsOlder market, skews to health, home and aged-support services
Average household size2.7 peopleFamily-heavy, favours food, education and household services
Median household income$1,745/wkOverall spending power of the local market
Median family income$1,974/wkDiscretionary spend of family households
Median personal income$729/wkIndividual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal
Median rent$420/wkCost of living and a proxy for commercial rents
Median mortgage$1,950/moHomeowner cost base in the area
People per bedroom0.8More space per resident, established housing

Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Tamborine - Canungra (309041242). 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 Tamborine - Canungra scores 68 out of 100. With a population of 15,893, 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 ($90,700) sits below the state average ($91,574), which can favour value-led formats.

Nearby competition by category

Trade-area model, estimated operators and market status
CategoryEst. operatorsCompetitionStatus
Bakery & Dessert1LowGap
Retail1LowGap
Mortgage & Finance1LowGap
B2B Services1LowGap
Beauty & Health1LowGap
Lawn & Garden1LowGap

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 Tamborine - Canungra

How Tamborine - Canungra compares to nearby areas

LocationPopulationMedian income5-yr growthTop categoryScore
Tamborine - Canungra15,893$90,7008.6%Bakery & Dessert68
Landsborough15,919$104,20052.6%Bakery & Dessert75
Wynnum West - Hemmant15,941$96,5004.0%Bakery & Dessert67
Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan15,943$52,1004.4%Bakery & Dessert56
Caloundra West - Baringa15,970$97,300106.9%Bakery & Dessert73
Pialba - Eli Waters16,017$52,70012.9%Retail61
Warwick15,756$58,1002.3%Bakery & Dessert55

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Frequently asked questions

What franchise is best for Tamborine - Canungra?

Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Tamborine - Canungra at 68/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Quick-Service Food.

How much does a franchise cost in Tamborine - Canungra?

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 Tamborine - Canungra good for a coffee franchise?

It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 64/100 in Tamborine - Canungra, 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.