Franchise opportunities in Upper Mount Gravatt, QLD
Geography: this report covers the Upper Mount Gravatt 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 Mount Gravatt
250 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Upper Mount Gravatt:
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
Boost Juice
Fasta Pasta
Upper Mount Gravatt on the map
Where Upper Mount Gravatt 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. Quick-Service Food
633. Food & Beverage
53What it costs to start in Upper Mount Gravatt
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Upper Mount Gravatt best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Upper Mount Gravatt fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 63 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 56 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 53 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 49 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 47 |
| Mortgage & Finance | $45K–$140K | $30,000 | 8.0% | 45 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsUpper Mount Gravatt’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Upper Mount Gravatt snapshot
| Metric | Upper Mount Gravatt | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,170 | 19,958 | -44% |
| Median household income | $86,500 | $91,574 | -6% |
| 5-year population growth | 13.5% | 11.5% | +2.0 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Upper Mount Gravatt, 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 Mount Gravatt | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.4 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,664/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,057/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $746/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $415/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,967/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Upper Mount Gravatt (303031065). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Upper Mount Gravatt 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 Mount Gravatt | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 44.3% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 26.9% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 24.3% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 57.8% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 33.5% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 62.9% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 27.1% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 7.1% | Higher unemployment, price-sensitive spend, easier hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Upper Mount Gravatt, 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 Upper Mount Gravatt scores 63 out of 100. With a population of 11,170, 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 ($86,500) sits below the state average ($91,574), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 13.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
How Upper Mount Gravatt compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Mount Gravatt | 11,170 | $86,500 | 13.5% | Quick-Service Food | 63 |
| Rochedale - Burbank | 11,209 | $135,900 | 68.2% | Quick-Service Food | 76 |
| Tully | 11,124 | $61,900 | 2.3% | Quick-Service Food | 50 |
| Wooloowin - Lutwyche | 11,223 | $108,500 | 9.6% | Quick-Service Food | 69 |
| Walkervale - Avenell Heights | 11,087 | $58,100 | 2.0% | Quick-Service Food | 49 |
| Tarragindi | 11,084 | $152,300 | -0.1% | Quick-Service Food | 65 |
| Morayfield - East | 11,262 | $77,100 | 29.2% | Hair & Barber | 55 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Upper Mount Gravatt?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Upper Mount Gravatt at 63/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Hair & Barber and Food & Beverage.
How much does a franchise cost in Upper Mount Gravatt?
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 Upper Mount Gravatt good for a coffee franchise?
It's a tighter market: a coffee & café franchise scores 44/100 in Upper Mount Gravatt, 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.
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