Franchise opportunities in Richmond (SA), SA
Geography: this report covers the Richmond (SA) 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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Top 3 franchise categories by opportunity score
2. Home & Trade Services
59What it costs to start in Richmond (SA)
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Richmond (SA) best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Richmond (SA) fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 61 |
| Home & Trade Services | $51,000–$128,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 59 |
| Lawn & Garden | $18,000–$49,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 59 |
| Mortgage & Finance | $60,000–$124,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 59 |
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 59 |
| B2B Services | $63,000–$109,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 58 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Richmond (SA)’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Richmond (SA) snapshot
| Metric | Richmond (SA) | Typical SA area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,252 | 15,081 | +14% |
| Median household income | $80,900 | $79,000 | +2% |
| 5-year population growth | 1.6% | 4.5% | -2.9 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Richmond (SA), and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Richmond (SA) | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 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 | $1,555/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,092/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $774/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $325/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,733/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Richmond (SA) (404031108). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Richmond (SA) 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 | Richmond (SA) | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 41.9% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 28.5% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 27% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 65.7% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 11.4% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 59.3% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 31.5% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Richmond (SA), tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Retail viability: High
The retail opportunity in Richmond (SA) scores 61 out of 100. With a population of 17,252, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited retail outlet. At about 1 existing retail operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($80,900) runs above the typical comparable area in the state ($79,000), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Courier & Logistics | 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 Richmond (SA) compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond (SA) | 17,252 | $80,900 | 1.6% | Retail | 61 |
| Port Lincoln | 16,842 | $67,700 | 4.0% | Retail | 59 |
| Seaton - Grange | 17,667 | $74,100 | 5.1% | Retail | 63 |
| Hope Valley - Modbury | 17,677 | $68,300 | 5.8% | Retail | 62 |
| Toorak Gardens | 16,760 | $100,300 | 3.3% | Retail | 67 |
| Morphettville | 16,700 | $80,800 | 11.5% | Retail | 67 |
| Mitchell Park | 16,692 | $68,000 | 8.4% | Retail | 62 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Richmond (SA)?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Retail scores highest for Richmond (SA) at 61/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Home & Trade Services and Lawn & Garden.
How much does a franchise cost in Richmond (SA)?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Retail systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $200,000–$511,000 (93 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Richmond (SA) good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 47/100 in Richmond (SA), 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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