Franchise opportunities in Elizabeth, SA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
46Elizabeth snapshot
| Metric | Elizabeth | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,963 | 18,402 | -40% |
| Median household income | $43,000 | $79,909 | -46% |
| 5-year population growth | 4.8% | 5.4% | -0.6 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Elizabeth, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Elizabeth | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.4 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $827/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,055/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $460/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $225/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,083/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 Elizabeth (402021030). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Elizabeth scores 46 out of 100. With a population of 10,963, 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 ($43,000) sits below the state average ($79,909), which can favour value-led formats.
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 |
| Lawn & Garden | 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.
Available franchise opportunities in Elizabeth
Crust Gourmet Pizza
Hero Sushi
Advanced Hair Studio
Hairhouse
Acai Brothers
Chatime
How Elizabeth compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | 10,963 | $43,000 | 4.8% | Quick-Service Food | 46 |
| Norwood (SA) | 10,955 | $86,000 | 5.4% | Quick-Service Food | 54 |
| Flagstaff Hill | 10,858 | $106,300 | 0.8% | Quick-Service Food | 55 |
| Highbury - Dernancourt | 11,118 | $99,800 | 4.4% | Quick-Service Food | 58 |
| Christies Beach | 11,161 | $63,400 | 7.5% | Quick-Service Food | 50 |
| Seaford Rise - Moana | 10,713 | $79,100 | 6.3% | Quick-Service Food | 52 |
| Valley View - Gilles Plains | 10,606 | $76,400 | 7.0% | Quick-Service Food | 52 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Elizabeth?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Elizabeth at 46/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Hair & Barber and Food & Beverage.
How much does a franchise cost in Elizabeth?
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 Elizabeth good for a coffee franchise?
It's a tighter market: a coffee & café franchise scores 30/100 in Elizabeth, with about 2 existing operators in the trade area (Saturated 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.