Franchise opportunities in Enfield - Blair Athol, SA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
2. Quick-Service Food
703. Education & Tutoring
69Enfield - Blair Athol snapshot
| Metric | Enfield - Blair Athol | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,018 | 18,402 | +41% |
| Median household income | $74,300 | $79,909 | -7% |
| 5-year population growth | 9.5% | 5.4% | +4.1 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Enfield - Blair Athol, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Enfield - Blair Athol | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.6 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,428/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,767/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $674/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $300/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,600/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Enfield - Blair Athol (402031036). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Pet Services viability: High
The pet services opportunity in Enfield - Blair Athol scores 70 out of 100. With a population of 26,018, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 pet services outlet. At about 1 existing pet services operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($74,300) sits below the state average ($79,909), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 9.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Tutoring | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Pet Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Childcare & Early Learning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 3 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Fitness & Wellbeing | 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 Enfield - Blair Athol
Aussie Pet Mobile
Bark Busters
Crust Gourmet Pizza
Hero Sushi
How Enfield - Blair Athol compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield - Blair Athol | 26,018 | $74,300 | 9.5% | Pet Services | 70 |
| Plympton | 26,849 | $80,700 | 8.1% | Pet Services | 71 |
| Rostrevor - Magill | 24,282 | $85,500 | 9.9% | Real Estate | 75 |
| Windsor Gardens | 22,890 | $82,900 | 10.6% | Automotive | 73 |
| Mount Barker | 22,412 | $88,300 | 27.1% | Automotive | 76 |
| Mount Gambier | 30,000 | $64,100 | 2.1% | Hair & Barber | 61 |
| Gawler - South | 21,955 | $69,500 | 9.4% | Automotive | 68 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Enfield - Blair Athol?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Pet Services scores highest for Enfield - Blair Athol at 70/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Quick-Service Food and Education & Tutoring.
How much does a franchise cost in Enfield - Blair Athol?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Pet Services franchises run $45,000–$200,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=51). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Enfield - Blair Athol good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 62/100 in Enfield - Blair Athol, with about 4 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.