Franchise opportunities in Wishart, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
Wishart snapshot
| Metric | Wishart | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,577 | 19,958 | -42% |
| Median household income | $104,900 | $91,574 | +15% |
| 5-year population growth | 3.0% | 11.5% | -8.5 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Wishart, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Wishart | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.9 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,017/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,191/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $784/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $440/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,959/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 Wishart (303031066). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Hair & Barber viability: High
The hair & barber opportunity in Wishart scores 57 out of 100. With a population of 11,577, 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 ($104,900) runs above the state average ($91,574), supporting discretionary spend.
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.
Available franchise opportunities in Wishart
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
Boost Juice
Chatime
Bakers Delight
Banjo's Bakehouse
How Wishart compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wishart | 11,577 | $104,900 | 3.0% | Hair & Barber | 57 |
| Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan | 11,579 | $122,900 | 16.9% | Hair & Barber | 67 |
| Chermside | 11,603 | $73,800 | 20.0% | Hair & Barber | 55 |
| Edmonton | 11,610 | $85,400 | 5.4% | Hair & Barber | 54 |
| Gladstone Hinterland | 11,668 | $103,300 | -2.4% | Hair & Barber | 52 |
| 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 Wishart?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Hair & Barber scores highest for Wishart at 57/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Food & Beverage and Bakery & Dessert.
How much does a franchise cost in Wishart?
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 Wishart good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 47/100 in Wishart, 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.