Franchise opportunities in Salisbury North, SA
Geography: this report covers the Salisbury North 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 Salisbury North
140 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Salisbury North:
Jim's Antennas
Jim's Bathrooms
Electrodry Carpet Cleaning
Elite Carpet Dry Cleaning
Australian Skin Clinics
Back In Motion
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Top 3 franchise categories by opportunity score
1. Home & Trade Services
62What it costs to start in Salisbury North
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Salisbury North best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Salisbury North fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home & Trade Services | $51,000–$128,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 62 |
| Cleaning | $27,000–$80,000 | $12,000 | Not enough data | 61 |
| Health & Medical | $396,000–$775,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 59 |
| Automotive | $156,000–$500,000 | $40,000 | 6.5% | 57 |
| Hair & Barber | $243,000–$482,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 57 |
| Real Estate | $80,000–$350,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 56 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Salisbury North’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Salisbury North snapshot
| Metric | Salisbury North | Typical SA area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,778 | 15,081 | +25% |
| Median household income | $65,300 | $79,000 | -17% |
| 5-year population growth | 7.2% | 4.5% | +2.7 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Salisbury North, 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 North | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.7 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,255/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,429/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $616/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $280/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,275/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 Salisbury North (402041048). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Salisbury North 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 | Salisbury North | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 34.5% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 42.1% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 20.7% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 81.4% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0.4% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 72% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 25% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 8.5% | Higher unemployment, price-sensitive spend, easier hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Salisbury North, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Home & Trade Services viability: High
The home & trade services opportunity in Salisbury North scores 62 out of 100. With a population of 18,778, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited home & trade services outlet. At about 1 existing home & trade services operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($65,300) sits below the typical comparable area in the state ($79,000), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 7.2% over five years, ahead of the typical comparable area in the state (4.5%), so new demand is still arriving.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home & Trade Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Cleaning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 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 Salisbury North compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury North | 18,778 | $65,300 | 7.2% | Home & Trade Services | 62 |
| Parafield Gardens | 18,707 | $72,000 | 8.1% | Quick-Service Food | 66 |
| Murray Bridge | 18,855 | $56,000 | 3.6% | Home & Trade Services | 58 |
| Davoren Park | 18,636 | $60,400 | 3.7% | Quick-Service Food | 60 |
| Salisbury East | 18,632 | $69,600 | 5.1% | Quick-Service Food | 63 |
| Adelaide | 18,615 | $71,000 | 14.3% | Quick-Service Food | 68 |
| Northgate - Northfield | 18,449 | $91,500 | 21.2% | Quick-Service Food | 74 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Salisbury North?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Home & Trade Services scores highest for Salisbury North at 62/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Cleaning and Health & Medical.
How much does a franchise cost in Salisbury North?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Home & Trade Services systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $51,000–$128,000 (95 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Salisbury North good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 51/100 in Salisbury North, 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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