Franchise opportunities in Mount Gambier, SA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Fitness & Wellbeing
282. Aged & Disability Support
25Mount Gambier snapshot
| Metric | Mount Gambier | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,000 | 98,750 | -70% |
| Median household income | $61,000 | $68,750 | -11% |
| 5-year population growth | 2.0% | 3.5% | -1.5 pts |
Survival & viability analysis
Fitness & Wellbeing viability: High
The fitness & wellbeing opportunity in Mount Gambier scores 28 out of 100. With a population of 30,000, there is a solid customer base — enough to sustain about 1 fitness & wellbeing outlet. At about 1 existing fitness & wellbeing operator, competition sits below typical metro density — an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($61,000) sits below the state average ($68,750), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness & Wellbeing | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Aged & Disability Support | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Coffee & Café | 4 | Low | Gap |
| Home & Trade Services | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 3 | Low | Gap |
| Cleaning | 2 | 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 Mount Gambier
How Mount Gambier compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Score | Top category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Gambier | 30,000 | 28 | Fitness & Wellbeing |
| Newcastle | 322,278 | 75 | Quick-Service Food |
| Parramatta | 256,729 | 80 | Quick-Service Food |
| Geelong | 268,277 | 70 | Quick-Service Food |
| Gold Coast | 699,226 | 80 | Quick-Service Food |
Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Mount Gambier?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Fitness & Wellbeing scores highest for Mount Gambier at 28/100 — competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Aged & Disability Support and Coffee & Café.
How much does a franchise cost in Mount Gambier?
Fees don't vary by suburb — Fitness & Wellbeing franchises run $200,000–$900,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=63). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Mount Gambier good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 24/100 in Mount Gambier, with about 4 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.