Franchise opportunities in The Parks, SA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
The Parks snapshot
| Metric | The Parks | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,919 | 18,402 | +8% |
| Median household income | $67,400 | $79,909 | -16% |
| 5-year population growth | 5.1% | 5.4% | -0.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in The Parks, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | The Parks | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 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 | $1,297/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,570/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $566/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $270/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,517/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 The Parks (404021102). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Cleaning viability: High
The cleaning opportunity in The Parks scores 61 out of 100. With a population of 19,919, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited cleaning outlet. At about 1 existing cleaning operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($67,400) sits below the state average ($79,909), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 2 | 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 The Parks
Electrodry Carpet Cleaning
Elite Carpet Dry Cleaning
Australian Skin Clinics
Back In Motion
ABS Auto
Auto Masters
How The Parks compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Parks | 19,919 | $67,400 | 5.1% | Cleaning | 61 |
| Craigmore - Blakeview | 20,224 | $83,200 | 10.1% | Cleaning | 69 |
| Woodville - Cheltenham | 19,527 | $77,500 | 8.9% | Cleaning | 66 |
| Modbury Heights | 19,478 | $86,200 | 1.4% | Home & Trade Services | 64 |
| Hindmarsh - Brompton | 19,356 | $84,800 | 6.6% | Home & Trade Services | 68 |
| Burnside - Wattle Park | 19,264 | $108,500 | 0.7% | Home & Trade Services | 69 |
| Glenelg (SA) | 20,716 | $81,200 | 0.4% | Health & Medical | 63 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for The Parks?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Cleaning scores highest for The Parks at 61/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Health & Medical and Automotive.
How much does a franchise cost in The Parks?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Cleaning franchises run $30,000–$120,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=88). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is The Parks good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 54/100 in The Parks, with about 3 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: Q2 2026 Fee Index.