Franchise opportunities in Blackwood, SA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
Blackwood snapshot
| Metric | Blackwood | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,033 | 18,402 | -29% |
| Median household income | $109,900 | $79,909 | +38% |
| 5-year population growth | 5.9% | 5.4% | +0.5 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Blackwood, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Blackwood | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 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 | $2,114/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,555/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $954/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $370/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,950/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 Blackwood (403031067). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Food & Beverage viability: High
The food & beverage opportunity in Blackwood scores 64 out of 100. With a population of 13,033, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited food & beverage outlet. At about 1 existing food & beverage operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($109,900) runs above the state average ($79,909), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 5.9% over five years, ahead of the state pace of 5.4%, new demand is still arriving.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 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 Blackwood
Acai Brothers
Chatime
Banjo's Bakehouse
Cold Rock Ice Creamery
Beaumont Tiles
Beds R Us
How Blackwood compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood | 13,033 | $109,900 | 5.9% | Food & Beverage | 64 |
| Payneham - Felixstow | 13,233 | $76,800 | 4.8% | Food & Beverage | 54 |
| St Agnes - Ridgehaven | 13,244 | $77,600 | 5.3% | Food & Beverage | 54 |
| Goolwa - Port Elliot | 12,723 | $50,400 | 11.3% | Food & Beverage | 51 |
| Hallett Cove | 12,686 | $97,600 | -0.4% | Food & Beverage | 53 |
| Smithfield - Elizabeth North | 12,603 | $48,800 | 2.2% | Food & Beverage | 44 |
| Lockleys | 13,552 | $85,000 | 4.1% | Bakery & Dessert | 54 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Blackwood?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Food & Beverage scores highest for Blackwood at 64/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Bakery & Dessert and Retail.
How much does a franchise cost in Blackwood?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Food & Beverage franchises run $250,000–$750,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=210). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Blackwood good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 55/100 in Blackwood, with about 2 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.