Franchise opportunities in Smithfield - Elizabeth North, SA
Geography: this report covers the Smithfield - Elizabeth 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 Smithfield - Elizabeth North
140 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Smithfield - Elizabeth North:
Acai Brothers
Fasta Pasta
Banjo's Bakehouse
Cold Rock Ice Creamery
Beaumont Tiles
Beds R Us
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Food & Beverage
442. Bakery & Dessert
40What it costs to start in Smithfield - Elizabeth North
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Smithfield - Elizabeth North best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Smithfield - Elizabeth North fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 44 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 40 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 38 |
| B2B Services | $60K–$220K | $40,000 | 7.5% | 36 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 36 |
| Lawn & Garden | $40K–$130K | $28,000 | 8.0% | 36 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsSmithfield - Elizabeth North’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Smithfield - Elizabeth North snapshot
| Metric | Smithfield - Elizabeth North | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,603 | 18,402 | -32% |
| Median household income | $48,800 | $79,909 | -39% |
| 5-year population growth | 2.2% | 5.4% | -3.2 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Smithfield - Elizabeth 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 | Smithfield - Elizabeth North | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.4 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $939/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,161/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $492/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $245/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $975/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 Smithfield - Elizabeth North (402021034). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Smithfield - Elizabeth 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 | Smithfield - Elizabeth North | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 47.5% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 30.1% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 18.9% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 69.6% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 1.4% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 61.1% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 34.6% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 15.9% | Higher unemployment, price-sensitive spend, easier hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Smithfield - Elizabeth North, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Food & Beverage viability: High
The food & beverage opportunity in Smithfield - Elizabeth North scores 44 out of 100. With a population of 12,603, 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 ($48,800) sits below the state average ($79,909), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 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 Smithfield - Elizabeth North compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield - Elizabeth North | 12,603 | $48,800 | 2.2% | Food & Beverage | 44 |
| Hallett Cove | 12,686 | $97,600 | -0.4% | Food & Beverage | 52 |
| Goolwa - Port Elliot | 12,723 | $50,400 | 11.3% | Food & Beverage | 50 |
| Blackwood | 13,033 | $109,900 | 5.9% | Food & Beverage | 63 |
| Aberfoyle Park | 11,992 | $94,000 | 1.1% | Food & Beverage | 51 |
| Payneham - Felixstow | 13,233 | $76,800 | 4.8% | Food & Beverage | 53 |
| St Agnes - Ridgehaven | 13,244 | $77,600 | 5.3% | Food & Beverage | 54 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Smithfield - Elizabeth North?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Food & Beverage scores highest for Smithfield - Elizabeth North at 44/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Bakery & Dessert and Retail.
How much does a franchise cost in Smithfield - Elizabeth North?
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 Smithfield - Elizabeth North good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 34/100 in Smithfield - Elizabeth North, 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.
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