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Retail franchise opportunities in Toowoomba

Retail opportunity score43/100
Demand: MediumCompetition: LowGrowth: Medium
Toowoomba’s 142,163 residents are served by about 12 retail operators — competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 11,847 residents against a metro median of one per 11,100). 1 franchise system is currently recruiting here, from $400,000 all-in.

Systems recruiting in Toowoomba

7-Eleven Australia

$400K$1M · fixed-fee model

Toowoomba market intelligence

142,163Population (ABS 2021)
$76,000Median household income
+6.8%5-year growth
12Retail operators (model)

Suitability: Strong competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 11,847 residents against a metro median of one per 11,100).

In the full Toowoomba Location Report ($79)
🔒 Per-operator revenue estimate (Retail)Locked
🔒 Commercial rent benchmarks — Toowoomba trade areaLocked
🔒 Site shortlist & drive-time isochronesLocked
🔒 Comparable-suburb alternatives with lower competitionLocked
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Demographics: ABS Census 2021. Competitor counts: trade-area model. See methodology. Full Toowoomba opportunity report covers every category.

Frequently asked questions

Is Toowoomba a good place to open a retail franchise?

Toowoomba scores 43/100 for retail franchise viability. It has 142,163 residents and about 12 existing retail operators — competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 11,847 residents against a metro median of one per 11,100). 1 system is currently recruiting here. Suitability: Strong.

How much does a retail franchise in Toowoomba cost?

Entry starts from $400,000 all-in for the systems recruiting in Toowoomba. Category-wide, Retail franchises run $180,000–$600,000 (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=132).

How many retail businesses are in Toowoomba?

We estimate about 12 retail operators in the Toowoomba trade area — low competition, a genuine gap.

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