Franchise opportunities in Salisbury East, SA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
632. Home & Trade Services
62Salisbury East snapshot
| Metric | Salisbury East | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,632 | 18,402 | +1% |
| Median household income | $69,600 | $79,909 | -13% |
| 5-year population growth | 5.1% | 5.4% | -0.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Salisbury East, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Salisbury East | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.6 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,339/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,636/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $655/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $295/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,300/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 Salisbury East (402041047). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Salisbury East scores 63 out of 100. With a population of 18,632, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 2 existing quick-service food operators, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($69,600) sits below the state average ($79,909), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home & Trade Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Cleaning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 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 Salisbury East
Crust Gourmet Pizza
Hero Sushi
Jim's Antennas
Jim's Bathrooms
Electrodry Carpet Cleaning
Elite Carpet Dry Cleaning
How Salisbury East compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury East | 18,632 | $69,600 | 5.1% | Quick-Service Food | 63 |
| Davoren Park | 18,636 | $60,400 | 3.7% | Quick-Service Food | 60 |
| Adelaide | 18,615 | $71,000 | 14.3% | Quick-Service Food | 67 |
| Parafield Gardens | 18,707 | $72,000 | 8.1% | Quick-Service Food | 66 |
| Salisbury North | 18,778 | $65,300 | 7.2% | Home & Trade Services | 62 |
| Northgate - Northfield | 18,449 | $91,500 | 21.2% | Quick-Service Food | 73 |
| Murray Bridge | 18,855 | $56,000 | 3.6% | Home & Trade Services | 58 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Salisbury East?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Salisbury East at 63/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Home & Trade Services and Cleaning.
How much does a franchise cost in Salisbury East?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Quick-Service Food franchises run $350,000–$900,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=96). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Salisbury East good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 51/100 in Salisbury East, 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: Q2 2026 Fee Index.