Franchise opportunities in Glenelg (SA), SA
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Glenelg (SA) snapshot
| Metric | Glenelg (SA) | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,716 | 18,402 | +13% |
| Median household income | $81,200 | $79,909 | +2% |
| 5-year population growth | 0.4% | 5.4% | -5.0 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Glenelg (SA), and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Glenelg (SA) | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 years | Older market, skews to health, home and aged-support services |
| Average household size | 2.1 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,562/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,368/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $925/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $330/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,950/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 Glenelg (SA) (403011057). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Health & Medical viability: High
The health & medical opportunity in Glenelg (SA) scores 63 out of 100. With a population of 20,716, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 health & medical outlet. At about 1 existing health & medical operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($81,200) runs above the state average ($79,909), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Cleaning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 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 Glenelg (SA)
Australian Skin Clinics
Back In Motion
Electrodry Carpet Cleaning
Elite Carpet Dry Cleaning
ABS Auto
Auto Masters
How Glenelg (SA) compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenelg (SA) | 20,716 | $81,200 | 0.4% | Health & Medical | 63 |
| Craigmore - Blakeview | 20,224 | $83,200 | 10.1% | Cleaning | 69 |
| Unley - Parkside | 21,243 | $103,900 | 2.0% | Health & Medical | 71 |
| The Parks | 19,919 | $67,400 | 5.1% | Cleaning | 61 |
| Whyalla | 21,862 | $61,800 | -2.5% | Automotive | 56 |
| Paradise - Newton | 21,882 | $74,200 | 9.2% | Automotive | 69 |
| Woodville - Cheltenham | 19,527 | $77,500 | 8.9% | Cleaning | 66 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Glenelg (SA)?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Health & Medical scores highest for Glenelg (SA) at 63/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Cleaning and Automotive.
How much does a franchise cost in Glenelg (SA)?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Health & Medical franchises run $180,000–$650,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=47). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Glenelg (SA) good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 55/100 in Glenelg (SA), with about 3 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.