Best Real Estate Franchises in South Australia
6 real estate franchise systems that operate or recruit in South Australia and publish their fees, ranked by Australian network size.
| # | Franchise | Open SA territories | Units | Investment (all-in) | Royalty | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray White | None listed | 714 | $150K–$350K | 6.0% | Cost |
| 2 | LJ Hooker | None listed | 269 | $100K–$350K | 6.0% | Cost |
| 3 | Belle Property | 1 | 150 | $80K–$350K | Not published | Cost |
| 4 | Century 21 Australia | 1 | 133 | $50K–$500K | Not published | Cost |
| 5 | Stockdale & Leggo | 1 | 31 | $73K–$335K | Not published | Cost |
| 6 | Elders Real Estate | 1 | 8 | $100K | Not published | Cost |
Lowest entry on this list: Century 21 Australia from $50,000 all-in. Investment figures are each system's published all-in establishment cost. Rankings are directory listings, not endorsements, always verify fees against the disclosure document.
Best places in South Australia for a real estate franchise
| Area | Score | Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Rostrevor - Magill | 75/100 | 24,282 |
| Mount Barker | 75/100 | 22,412 |
| Windsor Gardens | 73/100 | 22,890 |
| Unley - Parkside | 69/100 | 21,243 |
| Paradise - Newton | 68/100 | 21,882 |
| Gawler - South | 66/100 | 21,955 |
| Craigmore - Blakeview | 66/100 | 20,224 |
| Northgate - Northfield | 66/100 | 18,449 |
Scores from FranchiseScope’s location model: market size, competition, demographic fit, growth and recruiting brands, using ABS Census 2021 data. All South Australia franchise locations
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best real estate franchise in South Australia?
It depends on your budget, the format you want and demand where you live. Of the 6 systems that operate or recruit in South Australia, Ray White has the largest Australian network (714 units). Compare investment, royalties and territory availability, and confirm every figure against the franchisor's disclosure document.
How much does a real estate franchise cost in South Australia?
Published all-in investment for these systems starts from $50,000 (Century 21 Australia). Costs vary with the site, fit-out and working capital, so ask each franchisor for current figures and check them in the disclosure document.
Where in South Australia is best for a real estate franchise?
By our location model, the highest-scoring South Australia areas for a real estate franchise are Rostrevor - Magill (75/100), Mount Barker (75/100), Windsor Gardens (73/100). The score weighs market size, competition, demographic fit, growth and recruiting brands; each area's report shows the detail.