Franchise opportunities in The Parks, SA
Geography: this report covers the The Parks 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 The Parks
140 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover The Parks:
Electrodry Carpet Cleaning
Elite Carpet Dry Cleaning
Australian Skin Clinics
Back In Motion
ABS Auto
Auto Masters
The Parks on the map
Where The Parks sits and the real local businesses around its centre, the operators a new franchise would compete with. Tap a pin for the business name and type.
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What it costs to start in The Parks
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit The Parks best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | The Parks fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | $30K–$120K | $25,000 | 9.0% | 62 |
| Health & Medical | $180K–$650K | $48,000 | 6.0% | 61 |
| Automotive | $120K–$500K | $45,000 | 7.5% | 59 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 59 |
| Real Estate | $80K–$300K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 58 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 56 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsThe Parks’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
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/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 The Parks (404021102). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How The Parks 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 | The Parks | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 43.6% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 30.5% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 22.5% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 67.2% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 7.7% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 66.3% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 28.4% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 7.8% | Higher unemployment, price-sensitive spend, easier hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, The Parks, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Cleaning viability: High
The cleaning opportunity in The Parks scores 62 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.
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 | 62 |
| 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% | Cleaning | 62 |
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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 62/100, 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 53/100 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.
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