Real Estate franchise opportunities in Townsville

Real Estate opportunity score62/100
Demand: HighCompetition: MediumGrowth: Medium
Townsville’s 180,820 residents are served by about 11 real estate operators, density is close to the metro median (one operator per 16,438 residents). 16 franchise systems are currently recruiting here, from $50,000 all-in.

Systems recruiting in Townsville

Belle Property

150 AU locations · $80K–$350K all-in

Century 21 Australia

133 AU locations · $50K–$500K all-in

Elders Real Estate

8 AU locations · $100K all-in

First National Real Estate

Network size not published · Investment on enquiry · not found on the ACCC Register

Harcourts

8 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

LJ Hooker

269 AU locations · $100K–$350K all-in · 6% royalty

McGrath

148 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

Nutrien Harcourts

181 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

One Agency

Network size not published · Investment on enquiry · not found on the ACCC Register

PRD Real Estate

Network size not published · Investment on enquiry · not found on the ACCC Register

Professionals

132 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

RE/MAX Australia

Network size not published · Investment on enquiry · not found on the ACCC Register

Raine & Horne

208 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

Ray White

714 AU locations · $150K–$350K all-in · 6% royalty

Stockdale & Leggo

31 AU locations · $73K–$335K all-in

Wiseberry

21 AU locations · $70K–$110K all-in

Townsville market intelligence

180,820Population (ABS 2021)
$88,500Median household income
+2.1%5-year growth
11Real Estate operators (model)

Suitability: Moderate , density is close to the metro median (one operator per 16,438 residents).

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Demographics: ABS Census 2021. Competitor counts: trade-area model. See methodology. Full Townsville opportunity report covers every category.

Frequently asked questions

Is Townsville a good place to open a real estate franchise?

Townsville scores 62/100 for real estate franchise viability. It has 180,820 residents and about 11 existing real estate operators, density is close to the metro median (one operator per 16,438 residents). 16 systems are currently recruiting here. Suitability: Moderate.

How much does a real estate franchise in Townsville cost?

Entry starts from $50,000 all-in for the systems recruiting in Townsville. Across the Real Estate systems that publish their costs, the median all-in cost is $80,000–$350,000 (Q3 2026 Fee Index, 35 systems).

How many real estate businesses are in Townsville?

We estimate about 11 real estate operators in the Townsville trade area, moderate competition.

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