Franchise opportunities in Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan, QLD
Geography: this report covers the Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan 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 Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan
250 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan:
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
Boost Juice
Fasta Pasta
Bakers Delight
Banjo's Bakehouse
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Where Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan 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. Hair & Barber
672. Food & Beverage
653. Bakery & Dessert
61What it costs to start in Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 67 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 65 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 61 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 60 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 59 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 56 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsUpper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan snapshot
| Metric | Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,579 | 19,958 | -42% |
| Median household income | $122,900 | $91,574 | +34% |
| 5-year population growth | 16.9% | 11.5% | +5.4 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 3.2 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,363/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,395/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $903/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $500/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,167/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 Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan (309071556). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan 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 | Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 19.8% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 59% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 18.6% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 97.1% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0.2% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 88.8% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 8.9% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Hair & Barber viability: High
The hair & barber opportunity in Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan scores 67 out of 100. With a population of 11,579, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited hair & barber outlet. At about 1 existing hair & barber operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($122,900) runs above the state average ($91,574), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 16.9% over five years, ahead of the state pace of 11.5%, new demand is still arriving.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 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 Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan | 11,579 | $122,900 | 16.9% | Hair & Barber | 67 |
| Wishart | 11,577 | $104,900 | 3.0% | Hair & Barber | 57 |
| Chermside | 11,603 | $73,800 | 20.0% | Hair & Barber | 55 |
| Edmonton | 11,610 | $85,400 | 5.4% | Hair & Barber | 53 |
| Gladstone Hinterland | 11,668 | $103,300 | -2.4% | Hair & Barber | 51 |
| Mount Pleasant - Glenella | 11,670 | $115,100 | 6.7% | Hair & Barber | 63 |
| Sippy Downs | 11,698 | $77,200 | 10.0% | Hair & Barber | 54 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Hair & Barber scores highest for Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan at 67/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Food & Beverage and Bakery & Dessert.
How much does a franchise cost in Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Hair & Barber franchises run $140,000–$380,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=65). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 56/100 in Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan, with about 2 existing operators in the trade area (Moderate 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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