Franchise opportunities in Paradise - Newton, SA
Geography: this report covers the Paradise - Newton 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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Top 3 franchise categories by opportunity score
What it costs to start in Paradise - Newton
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Paradise - Newton best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Paradise - Newton fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | $156,000–$500,000 | $40,000 | 6.5% | 69 |
| Health & Medical | $396,000–$775,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 68 |
| Real Estate | $80,000–$350,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 68 |
| Food & Beverage | $650,000–$1,475,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 65 |
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 63 |
| Coffee & Café | $300,000–$700,000 | $35,000 | 6.0% | 62 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Paradise - Newton’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Paradise - Newton snapshot
| Metric | Paradise - Newton | Typical SA area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,882 | 15,081 | +45% |
| Median household income | $74,200 | $79,000 | -6% |
| 5-year population growth | 9.2% | 4.5% | +4.7 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/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Paradise - Newton (401041015). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Paradise - Newton 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 | Paradise - Newton | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 30.6% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 31.2% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 33.4% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 69.3% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 10.5% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 66.8% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 29.5% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Paradise - Newton, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
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 typical comparable area in the state ($79,000), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 9.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 | 67 |
| 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% | Cleaning | 62 |
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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. Across the Automotive systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $156,000–$500,000 (42 systems), a $40,000 median initial fee (5 systems), a 6.5% median royalty (6 systems) and a 3.0% median marketing levy (6 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Paradise - Newton good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 62/100 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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