Franchise opportunities in Modbury Heights, SA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Home & Trade Services
643. Health & Medical
62Modbury Heights snapshot
| Metric | Modbury Heights | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,478 | 18,402 | +6% |
| Median household income | $86,200 | $79,909 | +8% |
| 5-year population growth | 1.4% | 5.4% | -4.0 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Modbury Heights, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Modbury Heights | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.6 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,657/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,004/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $787/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $330/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,500/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 Modbury Heights (402051053). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Home & Trade Services viability: High
The home & trade services opportunity in Modbury Heights scores 64 out of 100. With a population of 19,478, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited home & trade services outlet. At about 1 existing home & trade services operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($86,200) runs above the state average ($79,909), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home & Trade Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Cleaning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 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 Modbury Heights
Jim's Antennas
Jim's Bathrooms
Electrodry Carpet Cleaning
Elite Carpet Dry Cleaning
Australian Skin Clinics
Back In Motion
How Modbury Heights compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modbury Heights | 19,478 | $86,200 | 1.4% | Home & Trade Services | 64 |
| Woodville - Cheltenham | 19,527 | $77,500 | 8.9% | Cleaning | 66 |
| Hindmarsh - Brompton | 19,356 | $84,800 | 6.6% | Home & Trade Services | 68 |
| Burnside - Wattle Park | 19,264 | $108,500 | 0.7% | Home & Trade Services | 69 |
| The Parks | 19,919 | $67,400 | 5.1% | Cleaning | 61 |
| Murray Bridge | 18,855 | $56,000 | 3.6% | Home & Trade Services | 58 |
| Salisbury North | 18,778 | $65,300 | 7.2% | Home & Trade Services | 62 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Modbury Heights?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Home & Trade Services scores highest for Modbury Heights at 64/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Cleaning and Health & Medical.
How much does a franchise cost in Modbury Heights?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Home & Trade Services franchises run $45,000–$180,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=148). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Modbury Heights good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 55/100 in Modbury Heights, 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.