Franchise opportunities in The Hills District, QLD
Geography: this report covers the The Hills District 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 Hills District
250 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover The Hills District:
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Bucking Bull
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Kumon Australia
The Hills District on the map
Where The Hills District 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
1. Quick-Service Food
813. Education & Tutoring
77What it costs to start in The Hills District
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit The Hills District best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | The Hills District fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 81 |
| Real Estate | $80K–$300K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 81 |
| Education & Tutoring | $60K–$180K | $40,000 | 7.5% | 77 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 75 |
| Pet Services | $45K–$200K | $30,000 | 7.5% | 75 |
| Fitness & Wellbeing | $200K–$900K | $40,000 | 6.0% | 74 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsThe Hills District’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
The Hills District snapshot
| Metric | The Hills District | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,772 | 19,958 | +24% |
| Median household income | $121,400 | $91,574 | +33% |
| 5-year population growth | 2.3% | 11.5% | -9.2 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in The Hills District, 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 Hills District | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.8 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,334/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,602/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,023/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $455/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,000/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 Hills District (314011386). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How The Hills District 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 Hills District | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 18.9% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 49% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 30.4% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 89.1% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0.2% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 80.9% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 16.4% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, The Hills District, 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 Hills District scores 81 out of 100. With a population of 24,772, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 3 quick-service food outlets. At about 3 existing quick-service food operators, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($121,400) runs above the state average ($91,574), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Pet Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Childcare & Early Learning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 3 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 2 | 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 Hills District compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hills District | 24,772 | $121,400 | 2.3% | Quick-Service Food | 81 |
| Redbank Plains | 24,921 | $78,800 | 24.2% | Quick-Service Food | 77 |
| Noosa Hinterland | 24,524 | $77,800 | 9.3% | Quick-Service Food | 74 |
| Caboolture - South | 24,119 | $66,400 | 14.9% | Quick-Service Food | 72 |
| Springfield Lakes | 24,040 | $116,000 | 49.9% | Quick-Service Food | 87 |
| Maroochydore - Kuluin | 23,645 | $72,000 | 18.3% | Real Estate | 74 |
| Murrumba Downs - Griffin | 23,556 | $100,800 | 29.6% | Real Estate | 82 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for The Hills District?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for The Hills District at 81/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Real Estate and Education & Tutoring.
How much does a franchise cost in The Hills District?
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 Hills District good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 70/100 in The Hills District, with about 4 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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