Franchise opportunities in Modbury Heights, SA
Geography: this report covers the Modbury Heights 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 Modbury Heights
140 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Modbury Heights:
Jim's Antennas
Jim's Bathrooms
Electrodry Carpet Cleaning
Elite Carpet Dry Cleaning
Australian Skin Clinics
Back In Motion
Modbury Heights on the map
Where Modbury Heights 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. Home & Trade Services
643. Health & Medical
62What it costs to start in Modbury Heights
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Modbury Heights best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Modbury Heights fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home & Trade Services | $45K–$180K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 64 |
| Cleaning | $30K–$120K | $25,000 | 9.0% | 63 |
| Health & Medical | $180K–$650K | $48,000 | 6.0% | 62 |
| Automotive | $120K–$500K | $45,000 | 7.5% | 60 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 60 |
| Real Estate | $80K–$300K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 59 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsModbury Heights’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Modbury 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/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Modbury Heights (402051053). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Modbury Heights 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 | Modbury Heights | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 18% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 43.8% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 36.4% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 91.2% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0.7% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 76.1% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 22% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Modbury Heights, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
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.
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 | 62 |
| 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 54/100 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.
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