Franchise opportunities in Northgate - Northfield, SA
Geography: this report covers the Northgate - Northfield 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 Northgate - Northfield
140 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Northgate - Northfield:
Chatime
Crust Gourmet Pizza
Jim's Antennas
Jim's Bathrooms
Electrodry Carpet Cleaning
Elite Carpet Dry Cleaning
Northgate - Northfield on the map
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Top 3 franchise categories by opportunity score
2. Home & Trade Services
72What it costs to start in Northgate - Northfield
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Northgate - Northfield best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Northgate - Northfield fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 74 |
| Home & Trade Services | $51,000–$128,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 72 |
| Cleaning | $27,000–$80,000 | $12,000 | Not enough data | 70 |
| Health & Medical | $396,000–$775,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 68 |
| Hair & Barber | $243,000–$482,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 67 |
| Automotive | $156,000–$500,000 | $40,000 | 6.5% | 66 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Northgate - Northfield’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Northgate - Northfield snapshot
| Metric | Northgate - Northfield | Typical SA area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,449 | 15,081 | +22% |
| Median household income | $91,500 | $79,000 | +16% |
| 5-year population growth | 21.2% | 4.5% | +16.7 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Northgate - Northfield, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Northgate - Northfield | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.5 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,759/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,098/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $824/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $360/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,650/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 Northgate - Northfield (402031175). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Northgate - Northfield 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 | Northgate - Northfield | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 32.4% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 42.8% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 21.4% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 69.8% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 4.6% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 69.3% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 26.3% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 5% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Northgate - Northfield, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Northgate - Northfield scores 74 out of 100. With a population of 18,449, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 2 existing quick-service food operators, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($91,500) runs above the typical comparable area in the state ($79,000), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 21.2% over five years, ahead of the typical comparable area in the state (4.5%), so new demand is still arriving.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home & Trade Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Cleaning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 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 Northgate - Northfield compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate - Northfield | 18,449 | $91,500 | 21.2% | Quick-Service Food | 74 |
| Aldgate - Stirling | 18,404 | $119,400 | 2.4% | Quick-Service Food | 74 |
| Adelaide | 18,615 | $71,000 | 14.3% | Quick-Service Food | 68 |
| Salisbury East | 18,632 | $69,600 | 5.1% | Quick-Service Food | 63 |
| Davoren Park | 18,636 | $60,400 | 3.7% | Quick-Service Food | 60 |
| Parafield Gardens | 18,707 | $72,000 | 8.1% | Quick-Service Food | 66 |
| Salisbury North | 18,778 | $65,300 | 7.2% | Home & Trade Services | 62 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Northgate - Northfield?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Northgate - Northfield at 74/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Home & Trade Services and Cleaning.
How much does a franchise cost in Northgate - Northfield?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Quick-Service Food systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $337,000–$675,000 (173 systems), a $45,000 median initial fee (9 systems), a 6.0% median royalty (9 systems) and a 4.3% median marketing levy (9 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Northgate - Northfield good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 61/100 in Northgate - Northfield, with about 3 existing operators in the trade area (Moderate 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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