Franchise opportunities in Payneham - Felixstow, SA
Geography: this report covers the Payneham - Felixstow 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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For sale & open territories in Payneham - Felixstow
140 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Payneham - Felixstow:
Acai Brothers
Fasta Pasta
Banjo's Bakehouse
Cold Rock Ice Creamery
Beaumont Tiles
Beds R Us
Payneham - Felixstow on the map
Where Payneham - Felixstow sits and the real local businesses around its centre, the operators a new franchise would compete with. Tap a pin for the business name and type.
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Food & Beverage
532. Bakery & Dessert
51What it costs to start in Payneham - Felixstow
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Payneham - Felixstow best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Payneham - Felixstow fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 53 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 51 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 49 |
| Lawn & Garden | $40K–$130K | $28,000 | 8.0% | 47 |
| Mortgage & Finance | $45K–$140K | $30,000 | 8.0% | 47 |
| B2B Services | $60K–$220K | $40,000 | 7.5% | 46 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsPayneham - Felixstow’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Payneham - Felixstow snapshot
| Metric | Payneham - Felixstow | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,233 | 18,402 | -28% |
| Median household income | $76,800 | $79,909 | -4% |
| 5-year population growth | 4.8% | 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.
| Measure | Payneham - Felixstow | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.3 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,476/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,095/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $770/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $330/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,870/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 Payneham - Felixstow (401051018). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Payneham - Felixstow 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 | Payneham - Felixstow | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 33.2% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 27.7% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 31.8% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 59.1% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 18.9% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 61.3% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 34% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Payneham - Felixstow, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Food & Beverage viability: High
The food & beverage opportunity in Payneham - Felixstow scores 53 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
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 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.
How Payneham - Felixstow compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payneham - Felixstow | 13,233 | $76,800 | 4.8% | Food & Beverage | 53 |
| St Agnes - Ridgehaven | 13,244 | $77,600 | 5.3% | Food & Beverage | 54 |
| Blackwood | 13,033 | $109,900 | 5.9% | Food & Beverage | 63 |
| Lockleys | 13,552 | $85,000 | 4.1% | Bakery & Dessert | 54 |
| St Peters - Marden | 13,635 | $97,700 | 2.0% | Bakery & Dessert | 56 |
| Goolwa - Port Elliot | 12,723 | $50,400 | 11.3% | Food & Beverage | 50 |
| Hallett Cove | 12,686 | $97,600 | -0.4% | Food & Beverage | 52 |
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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 53/100, 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 45/100 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.
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