Franchise opportunities in Burnside - Wattle Park, SA
Geography: this report covers the Burnside - Wattle Park 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 Burnside - Wattle Park
140 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Burnside - Wattle Park:
Jim's Antennas
Jim's Bathrooms
Electrodry Carpet Cleaning
Elite Carpet Dry Cleaning
Australian Skin Clinics
Back In Motion
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Home & Trade Services
693. Health & Medical
66What it costs to start in Burnside - Wattle Park
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Burnside - Wattle Park best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Burnside - Wattle Park fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home & Trade Services | $45K–$180K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 69 |
| Cleaning | $30K–$120K | $25,000 | 9.0% | 68 |
| Health & Medical | $180K–$650K | $48,000 | 6.0% | 66 |
| Automotive | $120K–$500K | $45,000 | 7.5% | 65 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 65 |
| Real Estate | $80K–$300K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 64 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsBurnside - Wattle Park’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Burnside - Wattle Park snapshot
| Metric | Burnside - Wattle Park | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,264 | 18,402 | +5% |
| Median household income | $108,500 | $79,909 | +36% |
| 5-year population growth | 0.7% | 5.4% | -4.7 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Burnside - Wattle Park, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Burnside - Wattle Park | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.5 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 | $2,657/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $957/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $360/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,245/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 Burnside - Wattle Park (401031011). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Burnside - Wattle Park 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 | Burnside - Wattle Park | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 20.5% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 33.3% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 43.5% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 73.1% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 9.6% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 72.2% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 25.1% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Burnside - Wattle Park, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Home & Trade Services viability: High
The home & trade services opportunity in Burnside - Wattle Park scores 69 out of 100. With a population of 19,264, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited home & trade services outlet. At about 1 existing home & trade services operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($108,500) 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 |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 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 Burnside - Wattle Park compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnside - Wattle Park | 19,264 | $108,500 | 0.7% | Home & Trade Services | 69 |
| Hindmarsh - Brompton | 19,356 | $84,800 | 6.6% | Home & Trade Services | 68 |
| Modbury Heights | 19,478 | $86,200 | 1.4% | Home & Trade Services | 64 |
| Woodville - Cheltenham | 19,527 | $77,500 | 8.9% | Cleaning | 66 |
| Murray Bridge | 18,855 | $56,000 | 3.6% | Home & Trade Services | 58 |
| Salisbury North | 18,778 | $65,300 | 7.2% | Home & Trade Services | 62 |
| Parafield Gardens | 18,707 | $72,000 | 8.1% | Quick-Service Food | 66 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Burnside - Wattle Park?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Home & Trade Services scores highest for Burnside - Wattle Park at 69/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Cleaning and Health & Medical.
How much does a franchise cost in Burnside - Wattle Park?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Home & Trade Services franchises run $45,000–$180,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=148). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Burnside - Wattle Park good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 59/100 in Burnside - Wattle Park, with about 3 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.
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