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Franchise opportunities in Payneham - Felixstow, SA

Payneham - Felixstow’s 13,233 residents give it a franchise opportunity score of 54/100. The strongest fit is Food & Beverage (54/100), followed by Bakery & Dessert and Retail.
13,233Population (ABS 2021)
+4.8%5-year growth
$76,800Median household income
140Franchises recruiting nearby
Opportunity score54/100

Top 3 recommended franchise categories

1. Food & Beverage

54
Strong $250,000$750,000 · 6 recruiting
Why Food & Beverage in Payneham - Felixstow? →

2. Bakery & Dessert

51
Strong $200,000$550,000 · 10 recruiting
Why Bakery & Dessert in Payneham - Felixstow? →

3. Retail

49
Strong $180,000$600,000 · 13 recruiting
Why Retail in Payneham - Felixstow? →

Payneham - Felixstow snapshot

Payneham - Felixstow vs South Australia average
MetricPayneham - FelixstowState avgDifference
Population13,23318,402-28%
Median household income$76,800$79,909-4%
5-year population growth4.8%5.4%-0.6 pts

Community & demographics

Who lives in Payneham - Felixstow, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.

Payneham - Felixstow community profile (ABS Census 2021)
MeasurePayneham - FelixstowWhat it signals for franchising
Median age41 yearsBroad working-age and family customer base
Average household size2.3 peopleSmaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats
Median household income$1,476/wkOverall spending power of the local market
Median family income$2,095/wkDiscretionary spend of family households
Median personal income$770/wkIndividual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal
Median rent$330/wkCost of living and a proxy for commercial rents
Median mortgage$1,870/moHomeowner cost base in the area
People per bedroom0.8More space per resident, established housing

Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Payneham - Felixstow (401051018). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).

Survival & viability analysis

Food & Beverage viability: High

The food & beverage opportunity in Payneham - Felixstow scores 54 out of 100. With a population of 13,233, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited food & beverage outlet. At about 1 existing food & beverage operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($76,800) sits below the state average ($79,909), which can favour value-led formats.

Nearby competition by category

Trade-area model, estimated operators and market status
CategoryEst. operatorsCompetitionStatus
Food & Beverage1LowGap
Bakery & Dessert1LowGap
Retail1LowGap
B2B Services1LowGap
Lawn & Garden1LowGap
Mortgage & Finance1LowGap

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 Payneham - Felixstow

How Payneham - Felixstow compares to nearby areas

LocationPopulationMedian income5-yr growthTop categoryScore
Payneham - Felixstow13,233$76,8004.8%Food & Beverage54
St Agnes - Ridgehaven13,244$77,6005.3%Food & Beverage54
Blackwood13,033$109,9005.9%Food & Beverage64
Lockleys13,552$85,0004.1%Bakery & Dessert54
St Peters - Marden13,635$97,7002.0%Bakery & Dessert56
Goolwa - Port Elliot12,723$50,40011.3%Food & Beverage51
Hallett Cove12,686$97,600-0.4%Food & Beverage53

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Frequently asked questions

What franchise is best for Payneham - Felixstow?

Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Food & Beverage scores highest for Payneham - Felixstow at 54/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Bakery & Dessert and Retail.

How much does a franchise cost in Payneham - Felixstow?

Fees don't vary by suburb, Food & Beverage franchises run $250,000–$750,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=210). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.

Is Payneham - Felixstow good for a coffee franchise?

It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 46/100 in Payneham - Felixstow, with about 2 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.