Franchise opportunities in Tarragindi, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
65Tarragindi snapshot
| Metric | Tarragindi | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,084 | 19,958 | -44% |
| Median household income | $152,300 | $91,574 | +66% |
| 5-year population growth | -0.1% | 11.5% | -11.6 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Tarragindi, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Tarragindi | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.9 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,928/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $3,313/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,167/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $450/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,453/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 Tarragindi (303041071). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Tarragindi scores 65 out of 100. With a population of 11,084, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 1 existing quick-service food operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($152,300) runs above the state average ($91,574), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Medium | Competitive |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Medium | Competitive |
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 Tarragindi
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
Boost Juice
Chatime
How Tarragindi compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarragindi | 11,084 | $152,300 | -0.1% | Quick-Service Food | 65 |
| Walkervale - Avenell Heights | 11,087 | $58,100 | 2.0% | Quick-Service Food | 49 |
| Goodna | 11,061 | $70,200 | -1.9% | Quick-Service Food | 48 |
| Tully | 11,124 | $61,900 | 2.3% | Quick-Service Food | 50 |
| Upper Mount Gravatt | 11,170 | $86,500 | 13.5% | Quick-Service Food | 63 |
| Moorooka | 10,990 | $97,000 | 1.4% | Quick-Service Food | 59 |
| Rochedale - Burbank | 11,209 | $135,900 | 68.2% | Quick-Service Food | 76 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Tarragindi?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Tarragindi at 65/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Hair & Barber and Food & Beverage.
How much does a franchise cost in Tarragindi?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Quick-Service Food franchises run $350,000–$900,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=96). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Tarragindi good for a coffee franchise?
It's a tighter market: a coffee & café franchise scores 47/100 in Tarragindi, with about 2 existing operators in the trade area (Saturated 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.