Franchise opportunities in Flinders Park, SA
Geography: this report covers the Flinders Park 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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For sale & open territories in Flinders Park
140 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Flinders Park:
Beaumont Tiles
Beds R Us
Coochie HydroGreen
Jim's Trees
1300HomeLoan
Loan Market
Flinders Park on the map
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
3. Mortgage & Finance
64What it costs to start in Flinders Park
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Flinders Park best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Flinders Park fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 66 |
| Lawn & Garden | $40K–$130K | $28,000 | 8.0% | 64 |
| Mortgage & Finance | $45K–$140K | $30,000 | 8.0% | 64 |
| B2B Services | $60K–$220K | $40,000 | 7.5% | 63 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 63 |
| Courier & Logistics | $50K–$180K | $30,000 | 8.5% | 63 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsFlinders Park’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Flinders Park snapshot
| Metric | Flinders Park | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,505 | 18,402 | -10% |
| Median household income | $81,300 | $79,909 | +2% |
| 5-year population growth | 10.9% | 5.4% | +5.5 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Flinders Park, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Flinders Park | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 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 | $1,563/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,017/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $759/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $340/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,746/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 Flinders Park (404011091). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Flinders Park 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 | Flinders Park | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 29.8% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 33.6% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 34% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 75.5% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 8% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 68.5% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 27.5% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Flinders Park, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Retail viability: High
The retail opportunity in Flinders Park scores 66 out of 100. With a population of 16,505, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited retail outlet. At about 1 existing retail operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($81,300) runs above the state average ($79,909), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 10.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Courier & Logistics | 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 Flinders Park compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flinders Park | 16,505 | $81,300 | 10.9% | Retail | 66 |
| Munno Para West - Angle Vale | 16,461 | $86,000 | 33.4% | Bakery & Dessert | 69 |
| Redwood Park | 16,409 | $94,500 | 1.2% | Retail | 63 |
| Warradale | 16,349 | $73,900 | 7.8% | Bakery & Dessert | 62 |
| Mitcham (SA) | 16,662 | $114,600 | 1.9% | Retail | 69 |
| Mitchell Park | 16,692 | $68,000 | 8.4% | Retail | 62 |
| Morphettville | 16,700 | $80,800 | 11.5% | Retail | 67 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Flinders Park?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Retail scores highest for Flinders Park at 66/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Lawn & Garden and Mortgage & Finance.
How much does a franchise cost in Flinders Park?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Retail franchises run $180,000–$600,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=132). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Flinders Park good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 62/100 in Flinders Park, 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: Q2 2026 Fee Index.
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