Franchise opportunities in The Gap, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
3. Home & Trade Services
73The Gap snapshot
| Metric | The Gap | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,406 | 19,958 | -13% |
| Median household income | $133,700 | $91,574 | +46% |
| 5-year population growth | 1.6% | 11.5% | -9.9 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in The Gap, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | The Gap | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 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 | $2,572/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,953/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,036/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $490/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,266/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 The Gap (304041103). 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 The Gap scores 76 out of 100. With a population of 17,406, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 2 existing quick-service food operators, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($133,700) runs above the state average ($91,574), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Massage & Wellness | 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 The Gap
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
Gutter Knight
Hire A Hubby
How The Gap compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gap | 17,406 | $133,700 | 1.6% | Quick-Service Food | 76 |
| Wambo | 17,333 | $73,300 | -0.1% | Quick-Service Food | 60 |
| Robina - East | 17,126 | $96,300 | 2.7% | Quick-Service Food | 69 |
| Rothwell - Kippa-Ring | 17,699 | $67,700 | -0.1% | Quick-Service Food | 59 |
| Trinity Beach - Smithfield | 17,095 | $93,600 | 19.6% | Quick-Service Food | 75 |
| Buderim - South | 17,790 | $99,900 | 5.9% | Quick-Service Food | 75 |
| Bracken Ridge | 17,807 | $102,500 | 1.3% | Quick-Service Food | 71 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for The Gap?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for The Gap at 76/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Home & Trade Services.
How much does a franchise cost in The Gap?
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 The Gap good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 63/100 in The Gap, with about 3 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.