Franchise opportunities in Woolloongabba, QLD
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
58Woolloongabba snapshot
| Metric | Woolloongabba | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,774 | 19,958 | -56% |
| Median household income | $96,900 | $91,574 | +6% |
| 5-year population growth | 50.2% | 11.5% | +38.7 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Woolloongabba, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Woolloongabba | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.1 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,864/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,387/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $868/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $440/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,000/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 1 | Denser housing, larger or shared households |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Woolloongabba (303021058). 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 Woolloongabba scores 58 out of 100. With a population of 8,774, 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 ($96,900) runs above the state average ($91,574), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 50.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Café | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | High | Saturated |
| Retail | 1 | High | Saturated |
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 Woolloongabba
Beefy's
Bucking Bull
Cafe2U
Coolabah Tree Cafe
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
How Woolloongabba compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolloongabba | 8,774 | $96,900 | 50.2% | Quick-Service Food | 58 |
| Mount Sheridan | 8,777 | $95,000 | 3.6% | Quick-Service Food | 51 |
| Rangeville | 8,729 | $87,800 | 3.0% | Quick-Service Food | 48 |
| Doolandella | 8,723 | $95,900 | 33.9% | Quick-Service Food | 57 |
| Petrie | 8,841 | $96,400 | -1.8% | Quick-Service Food | 46 |
| Logan Village | 8,696 | $114,300 | 20.4% | Quick-Service Food | 62 |
| Oxley (Qld) | 8,693 | $113,000 | 6.6% | Quick-Service Food | 58 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Woolloongabba?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Woolloongabba at 58/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Woolloongabba?
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 Woolloongabba good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 56/100 in Woolloongabba, with about 1 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: Q2 2026 Fee Index.