Franchise opportunities in St Agnes - Ridgehaven, SA
Geography: this report covers the St Agnes - Ridgehaven 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 St Agnes - Ridgehaven
140 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover St Agnes - Ridgehaven:
Acai Brothers
Fasta Pasta
Banjo's Bakehouse
Cold Rock Ice Creamery
Beaumont Tiles
Beds R Us
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Top 3 franchise categories by opportunity score
What it costs to start in St Agnes - Ridgehaven
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit St Agnes - Ridgehaven best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | St Agnes - Ridgehaven fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | $650,000–$1,475,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 54 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 52 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 50 |
| B2B Services | $63,000–$109,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 47 |
| Beauty & Health | $150,000–$494,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 47 |
| Lawn & Garden | $18,000–$49,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 47 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends St Agnes - Ridgehaven’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
St Agnes - Ridgehaven snapshot
| Metric | St Agnes - Ridgehaven | Typical SA area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,244 | 15,081 | -12% |
| Median household income | $77,600 | $79,000 | -2% |
| 5-year population growth | 5.3% | 4.5% | +0.8 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in St Agnes - Ridgehaven, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | St Agnes - Ridgehaven | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.4 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,492/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,936/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $749/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $330/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,517/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 St Agnes - Ridgehaven (402051055). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How St Agnes - Ridgehaven 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 | St Agnes - Ridgehaven | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 17.3% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 42% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 36.8% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 83.7% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 12% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 71.2% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 26.9% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, St Agnes - Ridgehaven, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Food & Beverage viability: High
The food & beverage opportunity in St Agnes - Ridgehaven scores 54 out of 100. With a population of 13,244, 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 ($77,600) sits below the typical comparable area in the state ($79,000), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 5.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 St Agnes - Ridgehaven compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Agnes - Ridgehaven | 13,244 | $77,600 | 5.3% | Food & Beverage | 54 |
| Payneham - Felixstow | 13,233 | $76,800 | 4.8% | Food & Beverage | 53 |
| Blackwood | 13,033 | $109,900 | 5.9% | Food & Beverage | 63 |
| Lockleys | 13,552 | $85,000 | 4.1% | Bakery & Dessert | 54 |
| St Peters - Marden | 13,635 | $97,700 | 2.0% | Bakery & Dessert | 56 |
| Goolwa - Port Elliot | 12,723 | $50,400 | 11.3% | Food & Beverage | 50 |
| Hallett Cove | 12,686 | $97,600 | -0.4% | Food & Beverage | 52 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for St Agnes - Ridgehaven?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Food & Beverage scores highest for St Agnes - Ridgehaven at 54/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Bakery & Dessert and Retail.
How much does a franchise cost in St Agnes - Ridgehaven?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Food & Beverage systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $650,000–$1,475,000 (17 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is St Agnes - Ridgehaven good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 45/100 in St Agnes - Ridgehaven, with about 2 existing operators in the trade area (Strong 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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