Franchise opportunities in Tully, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
Tully snapshot
| Metric | Tully | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,124 | 19,958 | -44% |
| Median household income | $61,900 | $91,574 | -32% |
| 5-year population growth | 2.3% | 11.5% | -9.2 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Tully, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Tully | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 years | Older market, skews to health, home and aged-support services |
| Average household size | 2.3 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,190/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,450/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $644/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $265/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,300/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Tully (306031161). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Tully scores 50 out of 100. With a population of 11,124, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 1 existing quick-service food operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($61,900) sits below the state average ($91,574), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Medium | Competitive |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Medium | Competitive |
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.
Available franchise opportunities in Tully
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
Boost Juice
Chatime
How Tully compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tully | 11,124 | $61,900 | 2.3% | Quick-Service Food | 50 |
| Walkervale - Avenell Heights | 11,087 | $58,100 | 2.0% | Quick-Service Food | 49 |
| Tarragindi | 11,084 | $152,300 | -0.1% | Quick-Service Food | 65 |
| Upper Mount Gravatt | 11,170 | $86,500 | 13.5% | Quick-Service Food | 63 |
| Goodna | 11,061 | $70,200 | -1.9% | Quick-Service Food | 48 |
| Rochedale - Burbank | 11,209 | $135,900 | 68.2% | Quick-Service Food | 76 |
| Wooloowin - Lutwyche | 11,223 | $108,500 | 9.6% | Quick-Service Food | 69 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Tully?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Tully at 50/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Hair & Barber and Food & Beverage.
How much does a franchise cost in Tully?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Quick-Service Food franchises run $350,000–$900,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=96). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Tully good for a coffee franchise?
It's a tighter market: a coffee & café franchise scores 32/100 in Tully, with about 2 existing operators in the trade area (Saturated 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.