Franchise opportunities in Wooloowin - Lutwyche, QLD
Geography: this report covers the Wooloowin - Lutwyche 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 Wooloowin - Lutwyche
250 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Wooloowin - Lutwyche:
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Wooloowin - Lutwyche on the map
Where Wooloowin - Lutwyche 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
692. Hair & Barber
623. Food & Beverage
59What it costs to start in Wooloowin - Lutwyche
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Wooloowin - Lutwyche best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Wooloowin - Lutwyche fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 69 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 62 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 59 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 55 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 52 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 50 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsWooloowin - Lutwyche’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Wooloowin - Lutwyche snapshot
| Metric | Wooloowin - Lutwyche | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,223 | 19,958 | -44% |
| Median household income | $108,500 | $91,574 | +18% |
| 5-year population growth | 9.6% | 11.5% | -1.9 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Wooloowin - Lutwyche, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Wooloowin - Lutwyche | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.2 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $2,086/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,839/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,105/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $380/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,200/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 Wooloowin - Lutwyche (305031131). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Wooloowin - Lutwyche 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 | Wooloowin - Lutwyche | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 52.7% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 27.9% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 17.3% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 40.3% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 55.5% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 58.1% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 33.5% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Wooloowin - Lutwyche, 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 Wooloowin - Lutwyche scores 69 out of 100. With a population of 11,223, 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 ($108,500) runs above the state average ($91,574), supporting discretionary spend.
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 |
| Beauty & Health | 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 Wooloowin - Lutwyche compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wooloowin - Lutwyche | 11,223 | $108,500 | 9.6% | Quick-Service Food | 69 |
| Rochedale - Burbank | 11,209 | $135,900 | 68.2% | Quick-Service Food | 76 |
| Morayfield - East | 11,262 | $77,100 | 29.2% | Hair & Barber | 55 |
| Arundel | 11,273 | $87,500 | 6.0% | Hair & Barber | 54 |
| Upper Mount Gravatt | 11,170 | $86,500 | 13.5% | Quick-Service Food | 63 |
| Tully | 11,124 | $61,900 | 2.3% | Quick-Service Food | 50 |
| Walkervale - Avenell Heights | 11,087 | $58,100 | 2.0% | Quick-Service Food | 49 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Wooloowin - Lutwyche?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Wooloowin - Lutwyche at 69/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Hair & Barber and Food & Beverage.
How much does a franchise cost in Wooloowin - Lutwyche?
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 Wooloowin - Lutwyche good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 50/100 in Wooloowin - Lutwyche, 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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