Franchise opportunities in Aldgate - Stirling, SA
Geography: this report covers the Aldgate - Stirling 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 Aldgate - Stirling
140 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Aldgate - Stirling:
Chatime
Crust Gourmet Pizza
Jim's Antennas
Jim's Bathrooms
Electrodry Carpet Cleaning
Elite Carpet Dry Cleaning
Aldgate - Stirling on the map
Where Aldgate - Stirling 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
742. Home & Trade Services
73What it costs to start in Aldgate - Stirling
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Aldgate - Stirling best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Aldgate - Stirling fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 74 |
| Home & Trade Services | $45K–$180K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 73 |
| Cleaning | $30K–$120K | $25,000 | 9.0% | 70 |
| Health & Medical | $180K–$650K | $48,000 | 6.0% | 68 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 67 |
| Automotive | $120K–$500K | $45,000 | 7.5% | 66 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsAldgate - Stirling’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Aldgate - Stirling snapshot
| Metric | Aldgate - Stirling | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,404 | 18,402 | +0% |
| Median household income | $119,400 | $79,909 | +49% |
| 5-year population growth | 2.4% | 5.4% | -3.0 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Aldgate - Stirling, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Aldgate - Stirling | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.7 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,297/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,708/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $993/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $410/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,000/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Aldgate - Stirling (401021004). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Aldgate - Stirling 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 | Aldgate - Stirling | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 8.2% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 47.4% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 41.7% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 98% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0.7% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 79.8% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 18.8% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Aldgate - Stirling, 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 Aldgate - Stirling scores 74 out of 100. With a population of 18,404, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 2 existing quick-service food operators, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($119,400) runs above the state average ($79,909), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home & Trade Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Cleaning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 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.
How Aldgate - Stirling compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldgate - Stirling | 18,404 | $119,400 | 2.4% | Quick-Service Food | 74 |
| Northgate - Northfield | 18,449 | $91,500 | 21.2% | Quick-Service Food | 74 |
| Adelaide | 18,615 | $71,000 | 14.3% | Quick-Service Food | 68 |
| Salisbury East | 18,632 | $69,600 | 5.1% | Quick-Service Food | 63 |
| Davoren Park | 18,636 | $60,400 | 3.7% | Quick-Service Food | 60 |
| Parafield Gardens | 18,707 | $72,000 | 8.1% | Quick-Service Food | 66 |
| Paralowie | 18,061 | $75,800 | 6.3% | Home & Trade Services | 64 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Aldgate - Stirling?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Aldgate - Stirling at 74/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Home & Trade Services and Cleaning.
How much does a franchise cost in Aldgate - Stirling?
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 Aldgate - Stirling good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 61/100 in Aldgate - Stirling, with about 3 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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