Franchise opportunities in Highbury - Dernancourt, SA
Geography: this report covers the Highbury - Dernancourt 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 Highbury - Dernancourt
140 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Highbury - Dernancourt:
Chatime
Crust Gourmet Pizza
Advanced Hair Studio
Hairhouse
Acai Brothers
Fasta Pasta
Highbury - Dernancourt on the map
Where Highbury - Dernancourt sits and the real local businesses around its centre, the operators a new franchise would compete with. Tap a pin for the business name and type.
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
582. Hair & Barber
543. Food & Beverage
52What it costs to start in Highbury - Dernancourt
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Highbury - Dernancourt best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Highbury - Dernancourt fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 58 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 54 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 52 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 47 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 45 |
| Lawn & Garden | $40K–$130K | $28,000 | 8.0% | 43 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsHighbury - Dernancourt’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Highbury - Dernancourt snapshot
| Metric | Highbury - Dernancourt | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,118 | 18,402 | -40% |
| Median household income | $99,800 | $79,909 | +25% |
| 5-year population growth | 4.4% | 5.4% | -1.0 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Highbury - Dernancourt, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Highbury - Dernancourt | 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 | $1,920/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,231/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $836/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/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Highbury - Dernancourt (402051051). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Highbury - Dernancourt 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 | Highbury - Dernancourt | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 13.5% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 42% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 41.7% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 94.4% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 1.4% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 79.7% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 18.7% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Highbury - Dernancourt, 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 Highbury - Dernancourt scores 58 out of 100. With a population of 11,118, 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 ($99,800) 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 |
| Lawn & Garden | 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.
How Highbury - Dernancourt compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury - Dernancourt | 11,118 | $99,800 | 4.4% | Quick-Service Food | 58 |
| Christies Beach | 11,161 | $63,400 | 7.5% | Quick-Service Food | 50 |
| Elizabeth | 10,963 | $43,000 | 4.8% | Quick-Service Food | 46 |
| Norwood (SA) | 10,955 | $86,000 | 5.4% | Quick-Service Food | 54 |
| Flagstaff Hill | 10,858 | $106,300 | 0.8% | Quick-Service Food | 56 |
| Seaford Rise - Moana | 10,713 | $79,100 | 6.3% | Quick-Service Food | 53 |
| Woodcroft | 11,630 | $86,900 | 0.6% | Food & Beverage | 47 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Highbury - Dernancourt?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Highbury - Dernancourt at 58/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Hair & Barber and Food & Beverage.
How much does a franchise cost in Highbury - Dernancourt?
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 Highbury - Dernancourt good for a coffee franchise?
It's a tighter market: a coffee & café franchise scores 41/100 in Highbury - Dernancourt, 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.
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