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Automotive franchise opportunities in Townsville

Automotive opportunity score57/100
Demand: HighCompetition: HighGrowth: Medium
Townsville’s 180,820 residents are served by about 14 automotive operators, the market is well-served (one operator per 12,916 residents, tighter than the metro median of one per 15,100). 12 franchise systems are currently recruiting here, from $250,000 all-in.

Systems recruiting in Townsville

ABS Auto

18 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

Auto Masters

95 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

Battery World

110 AU locations · $250K–$400K all-in · 5% royalty

Bob Jane T-Marts

130 AU locations · $490K–$1.7M all-in · 6% royalty

IMO Car Wash

New to Australia · Investment on enquiry

JAX Tyres & Auto

95 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

Magic Hand Carwash

45 AU locations · $600K–$1M all-in · 8% royalty

Novus Glass

49 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

Star Car Wash

New to Australia · $350K–$500K all-in · 7% royalty

Tint a Car

85 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

Ultra Tune

275 AU locations · $412K–$1.4M all-in · 7% royalty

Ziebart

New to Australia · Investment on enquiry

Townsville market intelligence

180,820Population (ABS 2021)
$88,500Median household income
+2.1%5-year growth
14Automotive operators (OSM)

Suitability: Saturated , the market is well-served (one operator per 12,916 residents, tighter than the metro median of one per 15,100).

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Demographics: ABS Census 2021. Competitor counts: live OpenStreetMap data (2026-07-31). See methodology. Full Townsville opportunity report covers every category.

Frequently asked questions

Is Townsville a good place to open a automotive franchise?

Townsville scores 57/100 for automotive franchise viability. It has 180,820 residents and about 14 existing automotive operators, the market is well-served (one operator per 12,916 residents, tighter than the metro median of one per 15,100). 12 systems are currently recruiting here. Suitability: Saturated.

How much does a automotive franchise in Townsville cost?

Entry starts from $250,000 all-in for the systems recruiting in Townsville. Category-wide, Automotive franchises run $120,000–$500,000 (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=62).

How many automotive businesses are in Townsville?

OpenStreetMap lists about 14 automotive operators in the Townsville trade area, a well-served market.

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