Franchise opportunities in Mount Gambier - East, SA
Geography: this report covers the Mount Gambier - East 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 Mount Gambier - East
140 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Mount Gambier - East:
Banjo's Bakehouse
Cold Rock Ice Creamery
Beaumont Tiles
Beds R Us
Coochie HydroGreen
Jim's Trees
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Bakery & Dessert
54What it costs to start in Mount Gambier - East
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Mount Gambier - East best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Mount Gambier - East fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 54 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 53 |
| Lawn & Garden | $40K–$130K | $28,000 | 8.0% | 51 |
| Mortgage & Finance | $45K–$140K | $30,000 | 8.0% | 51 |
| B2B Services | $60K–$220K | $40,000 | 7.5% | 50 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 50 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsMount Gambier - East’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Mount Gambier - East snapshot
| Metric | Mount Gambier - East | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,378 | 18,402 | -16% |
| Median household income | $70,100 | $79,909 | -12% |
| 5-year population growth | 1.8% | 5.4% | -3.6 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Mount Gambier - East, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Mount Gambier - East | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.4 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,348/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,782/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $736/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $220/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,200/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Mount Gambier - East (407021173). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Mount Gambier - East 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 | Mount Gambier - East | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 28.6% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 36.8% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 32.1% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 83.5% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 6.3% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 67.9% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 29.6% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Mount Gambier - East, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Bakery & Dessert viability: High
The bakery & dessert opportunity in Mount Gambier - East scores 54 out of 100. With a population of 15,378, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited bakery & dessert outlet. At about 1 existing bakery & dessert operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($70,100) sits below the state average ($79,909), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 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 Mount Gambier - East compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Gambier - East | 15,378 | $70,100 | 1.8% | Bakery & Dessert | 54 |
| West Lakes | 15,327 | $78,300 | 3.3% | Bakery & Dessert | 58 |
| Brighton (SA) | 15,295 | $87,000 | 7.7% | Bakery & Dessert | 63 |
| Para Hills | 15,204 | $75,100 | 2.4% | Bakery & Dessert | 56 |
| Henley Beach | 15,753 | $92,900 | 3.1% | Bakery & Dessert | 62 |
| Largs Bay - Semaphore | 14,958 | $82,400 | 0.9% | Bakery & Dessert | 56 |
| North Haven | 14,947 | $73,500 | 2.7% | Bakery & Dessert | 55 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Mount Gambier - East?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Mount Gambier - East at 54/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Lawn & Garden.
How much does a franchise cost in Mount Gambier - East?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Bakery & Dessert franchises run $200,000–$550,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=54). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Mount Gambier - East good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 48/100 in Mount Gambier - East, with about 2 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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