Franchise opportunities in Windsor Gardens, SA
Geography: this report covers the Windsor Gardens 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 Windsor Gardens
140 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Windsor Gardens:
ABS Auto
Auto Masters
Belle Property
Century 21 Australia
Windsor Gardens on the map
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
3. Education & Tutoring
68What it costs to start in Windsor Gardens
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Windsor Gardens best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Windsor Gardens fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | $120K–$500K | $45,000 | 7.5% | 73 |
| Real Estate | $80K–$300K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 73 |
| Education & Tutoring | $60K–$180K | $40,000 | 7.5% | 68 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 68 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 67 |
| Pet Services | $45K–$200K | $30,000 | 7.5% | 66 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsWindsor Gardens’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Windsor Gardens snapshot
| Metric | Windsor Gardens | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,890 | 18,402 | +24% |
| Median household income | $82,900 | $79,909 | +4% |
| 5-year population growth | 10.6% | 5.4% | +5.2 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Windsor Gardens, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Windsor Gardens | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.5 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,595/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,011/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $778/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $310/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,668/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 Windsor Gardens (402031038). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Windsor Gardens 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 | Windsor Gardens | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 37.1% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 35.2% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 24.8% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 74.7% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 7.7% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 66.9% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 28.3% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Windsor Gardens, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Automotive viability: High
The automotive opportunity in Windsor Gardens scores 73 out of 100. With a population of 22,890, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 automotive outlet. At about 1 existing automotive operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($82,900) runs above the state average ($79,909), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 10.6% over five years, ahead of the state pace of 5.4%, new demand is still arriving.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Coffee & Café | 3 | Low | Gap |
| Pet Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Childcare & Early Learning | 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 Windsor Gardens compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Gardens | 22,890 | $82,900 | 10.6% | Automotive | 73 |
| Mount Barker | 22,412 | $88,300 | 27.1% | Automotive | 76 |
| Gawler - South | 21,955 | $69,500 | 9.4% | Automotive | 67 |
| Paradise - Newton | 21,882 | $74,200 | 9.2% | Automotive | 69 |
| Whyalla | 21,862 | $61,800 | -2.5% | Automotive | 56 |
| Rostrevor - Magill | 24,282 | $85,500 | 9.9% | Real Estate | 75 |
| Unley - Parkside | 21,243 | $103,900 | 2.0% | Health & Medical | 71 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Windsor Gardens?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Automotive scores highest for Windsor Gardens at 73/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Real Estate and Education & Tutoring.
How much does a franchise cost in Windsor Gardens?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Automotive franchises run $120,000–$500,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=62). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Windsor Gardens good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 67/100 in Windsor Gardens, 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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