The Best Lighting Stores in Australia (2026)

Quick answer: the best lighting stores in Australia by category

How we chose these stores

We're a lighting store ourselves, so we've been upfront about where we fit and tried to describe every other store fairly. Each store here is a real, established Australian lighting retailer that buyers regularly recommend. We grouped them by how you shop, because a store that's perfect for a quick online order can be the wrong choice for planning the lighting of a new home.

We looked at five things: range, whether you can see products lit in person, quality of advice, price and delivery, and after-sales support if something goes wrong.

Best national chain: Beacon Lighting

Beacon Lighting is Australia's largest specialist lighting retailer, with showrooms across the country and a large online store. It's a sensible choice if you want a store close to home, a consistent range of lights and ceiling fans, and the option to buy online and collect.

Good to know: the range is mostly Beacon's own designs and brands, so if you want to compare many different suppliers side by side, an independent store will usually show you more.

Best online superstores: The Lighting Outlet and Lights4Less

If you already know what you want and price matters most, online superstores are hard to beat. The Lighting Outlet (Matraville NSW) is widely recommended by renovators for competitive pricing and a very large range, and Lights4Less (Brookvale NSW) focuses on affordable fittings with delivery across metro and regional Australia.

Good to know: you can't see the light output, colour temperature or finish in person before you buy, and returns on large items such as ceiling fans can be slow and costly. Check the returns policy and that products carry Australian electrical compliance (the RCM mark) before you order.

Best independent showroom (regional NSW and Victoria): Lighting Bonanza, Albury

Lighting Bonanza is an independent, locally owned lighting and ceiling fan showroom in Albury NSW that has served Albury-Wodonga for more than 25 years. It has more than 2,000 lights and fans on display from over 150 suppliers, so you can compare brands such as Mercator, Martec, Eglo, Telbix, Oriel and Lexi side by side and see them switched on. The store is rated 4.7 stars on Google and is owned by Bree and Daniel, who took over in September 2026.

It's the best choice in our region if you want to see lights lit before you buy, get help planning a new home or renovation, or deal with a local team who back up what they sell. Lighting Bonanza works with most local electricians and builders across Albury, Wodonga and north-east Victoria.

• Free in-store lighting advice, including new home and renovation packages
• Ceiling fans running on display, including DC, AC and outdoor fans
• Bathroom 3-in-1 heaters, exhaust fans, outdoor heaters and lamp shades
• Serves Albury, Wodonga, Lavington, Thurgoona, Corowa, Wangaratta and surrounds

Best for designer and luxury lighting: Nook Collections and LightCo

For architectural and designer pieces, Nook Collections in Surry Hills, Sydney stocks high-end lighting sourced from around the world, and LightCo focuses on premium decorative lighting and statement pendants. These are the stores interior designers and architects tend to use for feature lighting.

Good to know: expect designer pricing and longer lead times on imported pieces. Ask about stock before you plan an install date.

Best showrooms in Melbourne and other states

Schots has a large showroom in Melbourne with an extensive online range, and Lighting Illusions has stores in several states. If you're in a capital city, visiting one of these showrooms gives you the same see-it-lit advantage as an independent store.

Chain, online or independent: which should you choose?

What to check before you buy lighting anywhere

• Electrical compliance: products sold in Australia must meet Australian standards. Look for the RCM mark, especially when buying online.
• Colour temperature: warm white (around 2,700–3,000K) suits living areas and bedrooms; cool white (4,000K+) suits kitchens, laundries and garages.
• Size and scale: measure the room and ceiling height. A ceiling fan or pendant that's too small or too large is the most common mistake.
• Installation: hard-wired lights and ceiling fans must be installed by a licensed electrician. Check that your electrician is happy with the product before you buy.
• Warranty and returns: find out who handles a warranty claim, and whether you'll be posting a heavy fan interstate or walking back into a local store.