Franchise opportunities in Light, SA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
Light snapshot
| Metric | Light | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,035 | 18,402 | -45% |
| Median household income | $80,300 | $79,909 | +0% |
| 5-year population growth | 9.2% | 5.4% | +3.8 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Light, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Light | 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 | $1,544/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,870/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $729/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $260/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,328/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Light (405011111). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Light scores 52 out of 100. With a population of 10,035, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 1 existing quick-service food operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($80,300) runs above the state average ($79,909), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 9.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Coffee & Café | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Medium | Competitive |
| Retail | 1 | High | Saturated |
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 Light
Crust Gourmet Pizza
Hero Sushi
Cafe2U
Degani
Advanced Hair Studio
Hairhouse
How Light compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light | 10,035 | $80,300 | 9.2% | Quick-Service Food | 52 |
| Morphett Vale - West | 10,230 | $60,500 | 6.7% | Quick-Service Food | 46 |
| Marino - Seaview Downs | 9,779 | $94,700 | 2.6% | Quick-Service Food | 51 |
| Sheidow Park - Trott Park | 10,299 | $99,900 | -0.1% | Quick-Service Food | 51 |
| Wakefield - Barunga West | 9,705 | $56,800 | 0.6% | Quick-Service Food | 39 |
| Reynella | 10,366 | $69,400 | 1.3% | Quick-Service Food | 44 |
| Beaumont - Glen Osmond | 10,401 | $121,000 | 5.5% | Quick-Service Food | 62 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Light?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Light at 52/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Light?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Quick-Service Food franchises run $350,000–$900,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=96). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Light good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 49/100 in Light, with about 1 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.