Franchises for sale in Mount Gambier, SA
Geography: this report covers the Mount Gambier regional centre and its surrounds. 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 Mount Gambier
140 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Mount Gambier:
Advanced Hair Studio
Hairhouse
HomeCaring
Nurse Next Door
Jim's Antennas
Jim's Bathrooms
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Top 3 franchise categories by opportunity score
2. Aged & Disability Support
583. Home & Trade Services
58What it costs to start in Mount Gambier
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Mount Gambier best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Mount Gambier fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hair & Barber | $243,000–$482,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 61 |
| Aged & Disability Support | $89,000–$163,000 | $75,000 | Not enough data | 58 |
| Home & Trade Services | $51,000–$128,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 58 |
| Cleaning | $27,000–$80,000 | $12,000 | Not enough data | 55 |
| Real Estate | $80,000–$350,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 51 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 51 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Mount Gambier’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Mount Gambier snapshot
| Metric | Mount Gambier | Typical SA area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,000 | 15,311 | +96% |
| Median household income | $64,100 | $77,950 | -18% |
| 5-year population growth | 2.1% | 4.5% | -2.4 pts |
Survival & viability analysis
Hair & Barber viability: High
The hair & barber opportunity in Mount Gambier scores 61 out of 100. With a population of 30,000, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 3 hair & barber outlets. At about 3 existing hair & barber operators, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($64,100) sits below the typical comparable area in the state ($77,950), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hair & Barber | 3 | Low | Gap |
| Childcare & Early Learning | 2 | High | Saturated |
| Quick-Service Food | 21 | High | Saturated |
| Automotive | 24 | High | Saturated |
| Bakery & Dessert | 7 | High | Saturated |
| Fitness & Wellbeing | 8 | High | Saturated |
Operator counts come from OpenStreetMap (storefronts) and ABS business counts (services), captured 2026-07-31; they're an indicative signal, not a live census. See methodology.
How Mount Gambier compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Gambier | 30,000 | $64,100 | 2.1% | Hair & Barber | 61 |
| Plympton | 26,849 | $80,700 | 8.1% | Pet Services | 71 |
| Enfield - Blair Athol | 26,018 | $74,300 | 9.5% | Quick-Service Food | 71 |
| Rostrevor - Magill | 24,282 | $85,500 | 9.9% | Real Estate | 75 |
| Windsor Gardens | 22,890 | $82,900 | 10.6% | Automotive | 73 |
| Mount Barker | 22,412 | $88,300 | 27.1% | Automotive | 76 |
| Gawler - South | 21,955 | $69,500 | 9.4% | Automotive | 67 |
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Frequently asked questions
Are there franchises for sale in Mount Gambier?
Yes. 140 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Mount Gambier. Territory data is recorded by state (South Australia), so confirm which parts of Mount Gambier are open with each franchisor. Compare open territories and match your budget below.
What franchise is best for Mount Gambier?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Hair & Barber scores highest for Mount Gambier at 61/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Aged & Disability Support and Home & Trade Services.
How much does a franchise cost in Mount Gambier?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Hair & Barber systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $243,000–$482,000 (13 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Mount Gambier good for a coffee franchise?
It's a tighter market: a coffee & café franchise scores 40/100 in Mount Gambier, with about 10 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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