Franchise opportunities in Northgate - Northfield, SA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
732. Home & Trade Services
72Northgate - Northfield snapshot
| Metric | Northgate - Northfield | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,449 | 18,402 | +0% |
| Median household income | $91,500 | $79,909 | +15% |
| 5-year population growth | 21.2% | 5.4% | +15.8 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 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Northgate - Northfield (402031175). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Northgate - Northfield scores 73 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 state average ($79,909), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 21.2% over five years, ahead of the state pace of 5.4%, 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.
Available franchise opportunities in Northgate - Northfield
Crust Gourmet Pizza
Hero Sushi
Jim's Antennas
Jim's Bathrooms
Electrodry Carpet Cleaning
Elite Carpet Dry Cleaning
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 | 73 |
| Aldgate - Stirling | 18,404 | $119,400 | 2.4% | Home & Trade Services | 73 |
| Adelaide | 18,615 | $71,000 | 14.3% | Quick-Service Food | 67 |
| 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 73/100, 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, Quick-Service Food franchises run $350,000–$900,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=96). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Northgate - Northfield good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 62/100 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: Q2 2026 Fee Index.