Franchise opportunities in Plympton, SA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
3. Childcare & Early Learning
70Plympton snapshot
| Metric | Plympton | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,849 | 18,402 | +46% |
| Median household income | $80,700 | $79,909 | +1% |
| 5-year population growth | 8.1% | 5.4% | +2.7 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Plympton, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Plympton | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 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 | $1,551/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,041/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $794/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $300/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,733/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 Plympton (404031107). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Pet Services viability: High
The pet services opportunity in Plympton scores 71 out of 100. With a population of 26,849, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 pet services outlet. At about 1 existing pet services operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($80,700) runs above the state average ($79,909), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 8.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pet Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Childcare & Early Learning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Fitness & Wellbeing | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 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 Plympton
Aussie Pet Mobile
Bark Busters
Banjo's Bakehouse
Cold Rock Ice Creamery
Croc's Playcentre
GymbaROO-KindyROO
How Plympton compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plympton | 26,849 | $80,700 | 8.1% | Pet Services | 71 |
| Enfield - Blair Athol | 26,018 | $74,300 | 9.5% | Pet Services | 70 |
| Rostrevor - Magill | 24,282 | $85,500 | 9.9% | Real Estate | 75 |
| Mount Gambier | 30,000 | $64,100 | 2.1% | Hair & Barber | 61 |
| Windsor Gardens | 22,890 | $82,900 | 10.6% | Automotive | 73 |
| Mount Barker | 22,412 | $88,300 | 27.1% | Automotive | 76 |
| Gawler - South | 21,955 | $69,500 | 9.4% | Automotive | 68 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Plympton?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Pet Services scores highest for Plympton at 71/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Bakery & Dessert and Childcare & Early Learning.
How much does a franchise cost in Plympton?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Pet Services franchises run $45,000–$200,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=51). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Plympton good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 64/100 in Plympton, with about 4 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.