Franchise opportunities in Elizabeth East, SA
Geography: this report covers the Elizabeth East 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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What it costs to start in Elizabeth East
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Elizabeth East best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Elizabeth East fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 54 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 51 |
| B2B Services | $63,000–$109,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 49 |
| Beauty & Health | $150,000–$494,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 49 |
| Lawn & Garden | $18,000–$49,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 49 |
| Mortgage & Finance | $60,000–$124,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 49 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Elizabeth East’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Elizabeth East snapshot
| Metric | Elizabeth East | Typical SA area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,191 | 15,081 | -6% |
| Median household income | $61,800 | $79,000 | -22% |
| 5-year population growth | 8.6% | 4.5% | +4.1 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Elizabeth East, 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 East | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.6 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,188/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,430/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $579/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $251/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,233/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 Elizabeth East (402021031). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Elizabeth East 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 | Elizabeth East | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 33.6% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 40% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 23.4% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 82.7% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 69.5% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 27.2% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 10.1% | Higher unemployment, price-sensitive spend, easier hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Elizabeth East, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Bakery & Dessert viability: High
The bakery & dessert opportunity in Elizabeth East scores 54 out of 100. With a population of 14,191, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited bakery & dessert outlet. At about 1 existing bakery & dessert operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($61,800) sits below the typical comparable area in the state ($79,000), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 8.6% over five years, ahead of the typical comparable area in the state (4.5%), so new demand is still arriving.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 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 Elizabeth East compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth East | 14,191 | $61,800 | 8.6% | Bakery & Dessert | 54 |
| Port Augusta | 14,120 | $66,400 | 0.5% | Bakery & Dessert | 48 |
| Port Pirie | 14,290 | $54,300 | -0.4% | Bakery & Dessert | 46 |
| Seaford - Seaford Meadows | 14,303 | $76,200 | 12.2% | Bakery & Dessert | 60 |
| Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park | 14,033 | $99,500 | 2.8% | Bakery & Dessert | 59 |
| Morphett Vale - East | 13,952 | $63,900 | 1.6% | Bakery & Dessert | 48 |
| Happy Valley | 13,950 | $81,500 | 0.9% | Bakery & Dessert | 52 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Elizabeth East?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Elizabeth East at 54/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and B2B Services.
How much does a franchise cost in Elizabeth East?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Bakery & Dessert systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $350,000–$625,000 (41 systems) and a $50,000 median initial fee (5 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Elizabeth East good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 47/100 in Elizabeth East, 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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