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Franchise opportunities in Hope Valley - Modbury, SA

Hope Valley - Modbury’s 17,677 residents give it a franchise opportunity score of 62/100. The strongest fit is Retail (62/100), followed by Home & Trade Services and Quick-Service Food.
17,677Population (ABS 2021)
+5.8%5-year growth
$68,300Median household income
140Franchises recruiting nearby
Opportunity score62/100

Top 3 recommended franchise categories

1. Retail

62
Strong $180,000$600,000 · 13 recruiting
Why Retail in Hope Valley - Modbury? →

2. Home & Trade Services

61
Strong $45,000$180,000 · 9 recruiting
Why Home & Trade Services in Hope Valley - Modbury? →

3. Quick-Service Food

60
Strong $350,000$900,000 · 16 recruiting
Why Quick-Service Food in Hope Valley - Modbury? →

Hope Valley - Modbury snapshot

Hope Valley - Modbury vs South Australia average
MetricHope Valley - ModburyState avgDifference
Population17,67718,402-4%
Median household income$68,300$79,909-15%
5-year population growth5.8%5.4%+0.4 pts

Community & demographics

Who lives in Hope Valley - Modbury, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.

Hope Valley - Modbury community profile (ABS Census 2021)
MeasureHope Valley - ModburyWhat it signals for franchising
Median age41 yearsBroad working-age and family customer base
Average household size2.3 peopleSmaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats
Median household income$1,314/wkOverall spending power of the local market
Median family income$1,684/wkDiscretionary spend of family households
Median personal income$678/wkIndividual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal
Median rent$315/wkCost of living and a proxy for commercial rents
Median mortgage$1,500/moHomeowner cost base in the area
People per bedroom0.8More space per resident, established housing

Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Hope Valley - Modbury (402051052). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).

Survival & viability analysis

Retail viability: High

The retail opportunity in Hope Valley - Modbury scores 62 out of 100. With a population of 17,677, 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 ($68,300) sits below the state average ($79,909), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 5.8% over five years, ahead of the state pace of 5.4%, new demand is still arriving.

Nearby competition by category

Trade-area model, estimated operators and market status
CategoryEst. operatorsCompetitionStatus
Retail1LowGap
Home & Trade Services1LowGap
B2B Services1LowGap
Beauty & Health1LowGap
Lawn & Garden1LowGap
Mortgage & Finance1LowGap

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 Hope Valley - Modbury

How Hope Valley - Modbury compares to nearby areas

LocationPopulationMedian income5-yr growthTop categoryScore
Hope Valley - Modbury17,677$68,3005.8%Retail62
Seaton - Grange17,667$74,1005.1%Retail63
Goodwood - Millswood17,818$104,100-1.6%Retail65
Paralowie18,061$75,8006.3%Home & Trade Services64
Richmond (SA)17,252$80,9001.6%Retail61
Aldgate - Stirling18,404$119,4002.4%Home & Trade Services73
Northgate - Northfield18,449$91,50021.2%Quick-Service Food73

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Frequently asked questions

What franchise is best for Hope Valley - Modbury?

Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Retail scores highest for Hope Valley - Modbury at 62/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Home & Trade Services and Quick-Service Food.

How much does a franchise cost in Hope Valley - Modbury?

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 Hope Valley - Modbury good for a coffee franchise?

It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 49/100 in Hope Valley - Modbury, with about 3 existing operators in the trade area (Moderate 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.