Franchise opportunities in St Peters - Marden, SA
Geography: this report covers the St Peters - Marden 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 Peters - Marden
140 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover St Peters - Marden:
Banjo's Bakehouse
Cold Rock Ice Creamery
Beaumont Tiles
Beds R Us
Coochie HydroGreen
Jim's Trees
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Top 3 franchise categories by opportunity score
What it costs to start in St Peters - Marden
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit St Peters - Marden best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | St Peters - Marden fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 56 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 54 |
| Lawn & Garden | $18,000–$49,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 52 |
| Mortgage & Finance | $60,000–$124,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 52 |
| B2B Services | $63,000–$109,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 51 |
| Beauty & Health | $150,000–$494,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 51 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends St Peters - Marden’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
St Peters - Marden snapshot
| Metric | St Peters - Marden | Typical SA area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,635 | 15,081 | -10% |
| Median household income | $97,700 | $79,000 | +24% |
| 5-year population growth | 2.0% | 4.5% | -2.5 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in St Peters - Marden, 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 Peters - Marden | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 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 | $1,879/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,627/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $954/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $320/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,080/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 St Peters - Marden (401051019). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How St Peters - Marden 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 Peters - Marden | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 31.6% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 28.7% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 35.5% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 61.5% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 15.2% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 63.8% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 31.8% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, St Peters - Marden, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Bakery & Dessert viability: High
The bakery & dessert opportunity in St Peters - Marden scores 56 out of 100. With a population of 13,635, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited bakery & dessert outlet. At about 1 existing bakery & dessert operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($97,700) runs above the typical comparable area in the state ($79,000), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 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 Peters - Marden compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peters - Marden | 13,635 | $97,700 | 2.0% | Bakery & Dessert | 56 |
| Lockleys | 13,552 | $85,000 | 4.1% | Bakery & Dessert | 54 |
| Happy Valley | 13,950 | $81,500 | 0.9% | Bakery & Dessert | 52 |
| Morphett Vale - East | 13,952 | $63,900 | 1.6% | Bakery & Dessert | 48 |
| St Agnes - Ridgehaven | 13,244 | $77,600 | 5.3% | Food & Beverage | 54 |
| Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park | 14,033 | $99,500 | 2.8% | Bakery & Dessert | 59 |
| Payneham - Felixstow | 13,233 | $76,800 | 4.8% | Food & Beverage | 53 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for St Peters - Marden?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for St Peters - Marden at 56/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Lawn & Garden.
How much does a franchise cost in St Peters - Marden?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Bakery & Dessert systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $350,000–$625,000 (41 systems) and a $50,000 median initial fee (5 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is St Peters - Marden good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 50/100 in St Peters - Marden, 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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