Franchise opportunities in Paralowie, SA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Home & Trade Services
642. Quick-Service Food
64Paralowie snapshot
| Metric | Paralowie | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,061 | 18,402 | -2% |
| Median household income | $75,800 | $79,909 | -5% |
| 5-year population growth | 6.3% | 5.4% | +0.9 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Paralowie, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Paralowie | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.8 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,458/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,644/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $675/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $300/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,300/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Paralowie (402041044). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Home & Trade Services viability: High
The home & trade services opportunity in Paralowie scores 64 out of 100. With a population of 18,061, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited home & trade services outlet. At about 1 existing home & trade services operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($75,800) sits below the state average ($79,909), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 6.3% 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 Paralowie
Jim's Antennas
Jim's Bathrooms
Crust Gourmet Pizza
Hero Sushi
Electrodry Carpet Cleaning
Elite Carpet Dry Cleaning
How Paralowie compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralowie | 18,061 | $75,800 | 6.3% | Home & Trade Services | 64 |
| Goodwood - Millswood | 17,818 | $104,100 | -1.6% | Retail | 65 |
| Aldgate - Stirling | 18,404 | $119,400 | 2.4% | Home & Trade Services | 73 |
| Hope Valley - Modbury | 17,677 | $68,300 | 5.8% | Retail | 62 |
| Northgate - Northfield | 18,449 | $91,500 | 21.2% | Quick-Service Food | 73 |
| Seaton - Grange | 17,667 | $74,100 | 5.1% | Retail | 63 |
| Adelaide | 18,615 | $71,000 | 14.3% | Quick-Service Food | 67 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Paralowie?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Home & Trade Services scores highest for Paralowie at 64/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Quick-Service Food and Cleaning.
How much does a franchise cost in Paralowie?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Home & Trade Services franchises run $45,000–$180,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=148). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Paralowie good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 52/100 in Paralowie, 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.