Franchise opportunities in Flagstaff Hill, SA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
55Flagstaff Hill snapshot
| Metric | Flagstaff Hill | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,858 | 18,402 | -41% |
| Median household income | $106,300 | $79,909 | +33% |
| 5-year population growth | 0.8% | 5.4% | -4.6 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Flagstaff Hill, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Flagstaff Hill | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.7 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,045/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,280/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $837/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $375/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,733/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 Flagstaff Hill (403041077). 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 Flagstaff Hill scores 55 out of 100. With a population of 10,858, 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 ($106,300) runs above the state average ($79,909), supporting discretionary spend.
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 |
| B2B Services | 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 Flagstaff Hill
Crust Gourmet Pizza
Hero Sushi
Advanced Hair Studio
Hairhouse
Acai Brothers
Chatime
How Flagstaff Hill compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff Hill | 10,858 | $106,300 | 0.8% | Quick-Service Food | 55 |
| Norwood (SA) | 10,955 | $86,000 | 5.4% | Quick-Service Food | 54 |
| Elizabeth | 10,963 | $43,000 | 4.8% | Quick-Service Food | 46 |
| 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 |
| Highbury - Dernancourt | 11,118 | $99,800 | 4.4% | Quick-Service Food | 58 |
| Christies Beach | 11,161 | $63,400 | 7.5% | Quick-Service Food | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Flagstaff Hill?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Flagstaff Hill at 55/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Hair & Barber and Food & Beverage.
How much does a franchise cost in Flagstaff Hill?
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 Flagstaff Hill good for a coffee franchise?
It's a tighter market: a coffee & café franchise scores 39/100 in Flagstaff Hill, 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.