Franchise opportunities in Trinity Beach - Smithfield, QLD
Geography: this report covers the Trinity Beach - Smithfield 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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250 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Trinity Beach - Smithfield:
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
7-Eleven Australia
Amber Tiles
Cafe2U
Coolabah Tree Cafe
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What it costs to start in Trinity Beach - Smithfield
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Trinity Beach - Smithfield best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Trinity Beach - Smithfield fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 75 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 73 |
| Coffee & Café | $300,000–$700,000 | $35,000 | 6.0% | 72 |
| Home & Trade Services | $51,000–$128,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 71 |
| Mortgage & Finance | $60,000–$124,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 71 |
| B2B Services | $63,000–$109,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 70 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Trinity Beach - Smithfield’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Trinity Beach - Smithfield snapshot
| Metric | Trinity Beach - Smithfield | Typical QLD area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,095 | 11,872 | +44% |
| Median household income | $93,600 | $90,700 | +3% |
| 5-year population growth | 19.6% | 5.3% | +14.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Trinity Beach - Smithfield, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Trinity Beach - Smithfield | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.6 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,800/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,113/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $859/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $420/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,733/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 Trinity Beach - Smithfield (306011142). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Trinity Beach - Smithfield 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 | Trinity Beach - Smithfield | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 32% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 41.2% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 24.9% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 82.3% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 9.8% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 74.4% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 20.9% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Trinity Beach - Smithfield, 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 Trinity Beach - Smithfield scores 75 out of 100. With a population of 17,095, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 2 existing quick-service food operators, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($93,600) runs above the typical comparable area in the state ($90,700), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 19.6% over five years, ahead of the typical comparable area in the state (5.3%), so new demand is still arriving.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 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 Trinity Beach - Smithfield compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Beach - Smithfield | 17,095 | $93,600 | 19.6% | Quick-Service Food | 75 |
| Robina - East | 17,126 | $96,300 | 2.7% | Quick-Service Food | 69 |
| Varsity Lakes | 16,929 | $85,500 | 7.6% | Quick-Service Food | 69 |
| Alexandra Hills | 16,867 | $95,500 | -0.2% | Quick-Service Food | 64 |
| Wambo | 17,333 | $73,300 | -0.1% | Quick-Service Food | 60 |
| Burpengary | 16,793 | $89,400 | 16.4% | Quick-Service Food | 72 |
| The Gap | 17,406 | $133,700 | 1.6% | Quick-Service Food | 76 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Trinity Beach - Smithfield?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Trinity Beach - Smithfield at 75/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Coffee & Café.
How much does a franchise cost in Trinity Beach - Smithfield?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Quick-Service Food systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $337,000–$675,000 (173 systems), a $45,000 median initial fee (9 systems), a 6.0% median royalty (9 systems) and a 4.3% median marketing levy (9 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Trinity Beach - Smithfield good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 72/100 in Trinity Beach - Smithfield, 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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