Franchise opportunities in Enfield - Blair Athol, SA
Geography: this report covers the Enfield - Blair Athol 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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Top 3 franchise categories by opportunity score
3. Education & Tutoring
69What it costs to start in Enfield - Blair Athol
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Enfield - Blair Athol best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Enfield - Blair Athol fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 71 |
| Pet Services | $27,000–$54,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 70 |
| Education & Tutoring | $48,000–$100,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 69 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 68 |
| Childcare & Early Learning | $762,000–$4,900,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 67 |
| Fitness & Wellbeing | $250,000–$500,000 | $49,000 | Not enough data | 66 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Enfield - Blair Athol’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Enfield - Blair Athol snapshot
| Metric | Enfield - Blair Athol | Typical SA area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,018 | 15,081 | +73% |
| Median household income | $74,300 | $79,000 | -6% |
| 5-year population growth | 9.5% | 4.5% | +5.0 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/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Enfield - Blair Athol (402031036). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Enfield - Blair Athol 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 | Enfield - Blair Athol | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 43.3% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 31.4% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 21.6% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 71.6% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 5.7% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 63.6% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 28.8% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 7.9% | Higher unemployment, price-sensitive spend, easier hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Enfield - Blair Athol, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Enfield - Blair Athol scores 71 out of 100. With a population of 26,018, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 3 quick-service food outlets. At about 3 existing quick-service food operators, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($74,300) sits below the typical comparable area in the state ($79,000), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 9.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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% | Quick-Service Food | 71 |
| 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 | 67 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Enfield - Blair Athol?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Enfield - Blair Athol at 71/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Pet Services and Education & Tutoring.
How much does a franchise cost in Enfield - Blair Athol?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Quick-Service Food systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $337,000–$675,000 (173 systems), a $45,000 median initial fee (9 systems), a 6.0% median royalty (9 systems) and a 4.3% median marketing levy (9 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Enfield - Blair Athol good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 61/100 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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