Franchise opportunities in The Gap, QLD
Geography: this report covers the The Gap area (ABS SA2). Demographics from the ABS Census 2021.
How this opportunity score works
The score is a weighted 0–100 research signal, not a site-selection decision. It combines, per category:
- Demand (category fit for the population) — 30%
- Competition gap (trade-area model, more room scores higher) — 25%
- Demographic fit (income vs the category) — 20%
- 5-year population growth (percentile) — 15%
- Franchise availability (systems recruiting here) — 10%
Inputs: ABS Census 2021 (population, income, growth) and a trade-area competition model using OpenStreetMap / ABS business data where available. It doesn’t model rent, site specifics or local trading conditions, treat it as a starting point for research, then confirm on the ground and with the franchisor. See our methodology.
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For sale & open territories in The Gap
250 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover The Gap:
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
Gutter Knight
Hire A Hubby
The Gap on the map
Where The Gap sits and the real local businesses around its centre, the operators a new franchise would compete with. Tap a pin for the business name and type.
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
3. Home & Trade Services
73What it costs to start in The Gap
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit The Gap best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | The Gap fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 76 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 74 |
| Home & Trade Services | $45K–$180K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 73 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 72 |
| Lawn & Garden | $40K–$130K | $28,000 | 8.0% | 72 |
| Mortgage & Finance | $45K–$140K | $30,000 | 8.0% | 72 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsThe Gap’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
The 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/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 The Gap (304041103). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How The Gap lives, works and is housed, and what each signal means for siting a franchise here. All figures are real ABS Census 2021 counts for this area.
| Measure | The Gap | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 15.1% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 44.8% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 38.8% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 92.3% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0.9% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 83% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 15.3% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, The Gap, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
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.
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 62/100 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.
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