RobinaRetirement village
Robina Gardens Retirement Living
A central Robina community close to shopping, health services, transport and major local facilities.
Independent Gold Coast retirement guide
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Featured Gold Coast communities
Start with a selection of retirement villages, land lease communities and integrated care communities across the central, northern and southern Gold Coast.
RobinaIntegrated retirement and care community
Odyssey Lifestyle Care Community Robina
Apartment style living in Robina with onsite care support designed to help residents remain in their community.
Clear Island WatersRetirement village
Cypress Gardens Retirement Community
A waterfront community close to Carrara, Robina and Broadbeach with independent living and nearby care.
AshmoreRetirement village
Amity Gardens Retirement Living
A leafy Ashmore community set around landscaped grounds and a tidal saltwater lake.
AshmoreRetirement village
The Domain Country Club
A large resort style Ashmore community with extensive facilities and landscaped grounds.
SouthportRetirement village
Southport Gardens Retirement Living
An established Southport community close to the Broadwater, shopping and local transport.
Compare the model, not just the pool
Retirement village and land lease contracts are not the same.
A beautiful community can still have a contract that does not suit your plans. The guide separates retirement villages, land lease communities, serviced apartments, independent living and care options so you can compare the right things.
- Entry price and current property availability
- Weekly or monthly charges
- Deferred management fees and exit entitlements
- Site fees and land lease terms
- Pet approval and parking rules
- Care options now and later
Independent information
This guide does not receive referral fees from the villages listed. Community pages link to official operator information so you can verify current details directly.
Always request the current Village Comparison Document or land lease agreement and obtain independent legal and financial advice.
What retirement community life can include
Facilities differ from one location to another. These images are general examples of community living, not photographs of every listed village.
Planning resources for retirees and families
Use the guides to understand the questions that matter before you inspect, compare or sign.
Retirement Village Fees in Queensland
Understand entry costs, ongoing charges, deferred management fees, refurbishment costs and exit entitlements before signing.
Read guideHow Retirement Village Exit Fees Work
A plain English guide to deferred management fees, capital gain sharing and the questions to ask before committing.
Read guideLand Lease Community or Retirement Village
Compare ownership, site fees, exit costs, facilities and resale arrangements across the two main community models.
Read guidePet Friendly Retirement Villages on the Gold Coast
How pet approval usually works and why written confirmation matters before choosing a community.
Read guideGold Coast Downsizing Checklist
A practical planning guide for people moving within one week, six months or up to two years.
Read guideQuestions to Ask a Retirement Village
A comprehensive inspection and contract checklist covering fees, care, pets, parking, maintenance and resale.
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What this guide can help you compare
- Retirement villages and land lease communities
- Independent living and serviced apartments
- Pet friendly options
- Care access and nearby aged care
- Golf, pool, waterfront and parking preferences
- Fees, contracts and questions to ask