Franchise opportunities in Colonel Light Gardens, SA
Geography: this report covers the Colonel Light 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 Colonel Light Gardens
140 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Colonel Light Gardens:
Beaumont Tiles
Beds R Us
Banjo's Bakehouse
Cold Rock Ice Creamery
ActionCOACH
The Local Guys
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
2. Bakery & Dessert
63What it costs to start in Colonel Light Gardens
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Colonel Light Gardens best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Colonel Light Gardens fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 64 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 63 |
| B2B Services | $60K–$220K | $40,000 | 7.5% | 61 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 61 |
| Courier & Logistics | $50K–$180K | $30,000 | 8.5% | 61 |
| Lawn & Garden | $40K–$130K | $28,000 | 8.0% | 61 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsColonel Light Gardens’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Colonel Light Gardens snapshot
| Metric | Colonel Light Gardens | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,990 | 18,402 | -13% |
| Median household income | $104,300 | $79,909 | +31% |
| 5-year population growth | 0.4% | 5.4% | -5.0 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Colonel Light 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 | Colonel Light Gardens | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 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 | $2,006/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,632/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $910/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $320/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,000/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 Colonel Light Gardens (403031068). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Colonel Light 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 | Colonel Light Gardens | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 22.2% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 39.8% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 34.4% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 73.3% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 15.4% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 70.4% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 26.3% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 4% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Colonel Light Gardens, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Retail viability: High
The retail opportunity in Colonel Light Gardens scores 64 out of 100. With a population of 15,990, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited retail outlet. At about 1 existing retail operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($104,300) runs above the state average ($79,909), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Courier & Logistics | 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 Colonel Light Gardens compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonel Light Gardens | 15,990 | $104,300 | 0.4% | Retail | 64 |
| Prospect | 15,950 | $105,000 | 7.4% | Retail | 70 |
| Aldinga | 16,064 | $68,500 | 2.8% | Retail | 57 |
| Victor Harbor | 16,133 | $50,800 | 9.6% | Bakery & Dessert | 58 |
| Ingle Farm | 15,844 | $69,900 | 4.7% | Bakery & Dessert | 57 |
| Henley Beach | 15,753 | $92,900 | 3.1% | Bakery & Dessert | 62 |
| Warradale | 16,349 | $73,900 | 7.8% | Bakery & Dessert | 62 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Colonel Light Gardens?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Retail scores highest for Colonel Light Gardens at 64/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Bakery & Dessert and B2B Services.
How much does a franchise cost in Colonel Light Gardens?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Retail franchises run $180,000–$600,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=132). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Colonel Light Gardens good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 59/100 in Colonel Light Gardens, 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: Q2 2026 Fee Index.
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