Franchise opportunities in Paradise - Newton, SA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
2. Health & Medical
69Paradise - Newton snapshot
| Metric | Paradise - Newton | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,882 | 18,402 | +19% |
| Median household income | $74,200 | $79,909 | -7% |
| 5-year population growth | 9.2% | 5.4% | +3.8 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Paradise - Newton, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Paradise - Newton | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 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 | $1,427/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,892/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $721/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $335/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,690/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 Paradise - Newton (401041015). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Automotive viability: High
The automotive opportunity in Paradise - Newton scores 69 out of 100. With a population of 21,882, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 automotive outlet. At about 1 existing automotive operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($74,200) sits below the state average ($79,909), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 9.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Coffee & Café | 3 | 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 Paradise - Newton
ABS Auto
Auto Masters
Australian Skin Clinics
Back In Motion
Belle Property
Century 21 Australia
How Paradise - Newton compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise - Newton | 21,882 | $74,200 | 9.2% | Automotive | 69 |
| Whyalla | 21,862 | $61,800 | -2.5% | Automotive | 56 |
| Gawler - South | 21,955 | $69,500 | 9.4% | Automotive | 68 |
| Mount Barker | 22,412 | $88,300 | 27.1% | Automotive | 76 |
| Unley - Parkside | 21,243 | $103,900 | 2.0% | Health & Medical | 71 |
| Windsor Gardens | 22,890 | $82,900 | 10.6% | Automotive | 73 |
| Glenelg (SA) | 20,716 | $81,200 | 0.4% | Health & Medical | 63 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Paradise - Newton?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Automotive scores highest for Paradise - Newton at 69/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Health & Medical and Real Estate.
How much does a franchise cost in Paradise - Newton?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Automotive franchises run $120,000–$500,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=62). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Paradise - Newton good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 63/100 in Paradise - Newton, with about 3 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.