Franchise opportunities in Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan, QLD
Geography: this report covers the Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan 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 Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan
250 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan:
Bakers Delight
Banjo's Bakehouse
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan on the map
Where Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan 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. Bakery & Dessert
563. Quick-Service Food
55What it costs to start in Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 56 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 56 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 55 |
| Mortgage & Finance | $45K–$140K | $30,000 | 8.0% | 54 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 53 |
| Lawn & Garden | $40K–$130K | $28,000 | 8.0% | 53 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsTorquay - Scarness - Kawungan’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan snapshot
| Metric | Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,943 | 19,958 | -20% |
| Median household income | $52,100 | $91,574 | -43% |
| 5-year population growth | 4.4% | 11.5% | -7.1 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 years | Older market, skews to health, home and aged-support services |
| Average household size | 2.2 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,002/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,289/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $537/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $305/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,300/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan (319041520). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan 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 | Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 34.1% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 21.4% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 39.2% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 72.9% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 4.6% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 63% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 33.3% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 8.6% | Higher unemployment, price-sensitive spend, easier hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Bakery & Dessert viability: High
The bakery & dessert opportunity in Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan scores 56 out of 100. With a population of 15,943, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited bakery & dessert outlet. At about 1 existing bakery & dessert operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($52,100) sits below the state average ($91,574), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Pool & Spa Services | 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 Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan | 15,943 | $52,100 | 4.4% | Bakery & Dessert | 56 |
| Wynnum West - Hemmant | 15,941 | $96,500 | 4.0% | Bakery & Dessert | 66 |
| Landsborough | 15,919 | $104,200 | 52.6% | Bakery & Dessert | 74 |
| Caloundra West - Baringa | 15,970 | $97,300 | 106.9% | Bakery & Dessert | 73 |
| Tamborine - Canungra | 15,893 | $90,700 | 8.6% | Bakery & Dessert | 67 |
| Pialba - Eli Waters | 16,017 | $52,700 | 12.9% | Bakery & Dessert | 60 |
| Cleveland | 16,074 | $74,400 | 4.8% | Bakery & Dessert | 61 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan at 56/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Bakery & Dessert franchises run $200,000–$550,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=54). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 52/100 in Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan, with about 2 existing operators in the trade area (Strong 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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