Franchise opportunities in Port Adelaide, SA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
3. Bakery & Dessert
42Port Adelaide snapshot
| Metric | Port Adelaide | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,699 | 18,402 | -36% |
| Median household income | $64,800 | $79,909 | -19% |
| 5-year population growth | 6.5% | 5.4% | +1.1 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Port Adelaide, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Port Adelaide | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.2 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,247/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,738/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $671/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $275/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,495/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Port Adelaide (404021101). 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 Port Adelaide scores 48 out of 100. With a population of 11,699, 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 ($64,800) sits below the state average ($79,909), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 6.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 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 Port Adelaide
Acai Brothers
Chatime
Advanced Hair Studio
Hairhouse
Banjo's Bakehouse
Cold Rock Ice Creamery
How Port Adelaide compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Adelaide | 11,699 | $64,800 | 6.5% | Food & Beverage | 48 |
| Woodcroft | 11,630 | $86,900 | 0.6% | Food & Beverage | 48 |
| Aberfoyle Park | 11,992 | $94,000 | 1.1% | Food & Beverage | 51 |
| Christies Beach | 11,161 | $63,400 | 7.5% | Quick-Service Food | 50 |
| Highbury - Dernancourt | 11,118 | $99,800 | 4.4% | Quick-Service Food | 58 |
| Elizabeth | 10,963 | $43,000 | 4.8% | Quick-Service Food | 46 |
| Norwood (SA) | 10,955 | $86,000 | 5.4% | Quick-Service Food | 54 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Port Adelaide?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Food & Beverage scores highest for Port Adelaide at 48/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Hair & Barber and Bakery & Dessert.
How much does a franchise cost in Port Adelaide?
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 Port Adelaide good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 37/100 in Port Adelaide, with about 2 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.