RETIREMENT LIVING WAGGA WAGGA
Riverina Gums
5km from Wagga Wagga CBD
Combining a peaceful suburban location with city convenience, Riverina Gums boasts a tranquil environment and a welcoming community. Pets, family and friends are always welcome, and with care and support close by at all times, Riverina Gums is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxed lifestyle.
Independent & serviced living
1-3 bedroom units
Backs onto Glenfield Reserve
Residents’ bar on-site
Community garden & croquet green
Why choose RetireAustralia?
Experience retirement living that adapts to your changing needs with our commitment to high standards and genuine care.
Frequently Asked Questions
RetireAustralia has 1 community in Wagga Wagga: Riverina Gums. The village is set in quiet, leafy suburbs known for beautiful gardens and picturesque streetscapes, offering relaxed independent living with a strong community feel
Riverina Gums offers 2 living options:
- Independent living units: Spacious one, two and three-bedroom homes with generous open-plan layouts, private outdoor areas and low-maintenance living for active retirees.
- Serviced apartments: Studio and one-bedroom purpose-built apartments for residents who want independent living with more day-to-day support, including meals, cleaning, linen laundry and 24-hour call bell support.
Availability changes regularly, check the village page or get in touch to see what’s currently on offer.
RetireAustralia villages are not available for rental. Riverina Gums operates under a leasehold model, where you pay an entry contribution for the right to live in your home under a long-term lease. This provides long-term security of tenure rather than a rental arrangement. The village team can explain how this works.
Yes, pets are welcome at Riverina Gums. The independent living units come with private outdoor areas, giving pets plenty of space to enjoy. Some guidelines apply to the types of pets suited to village life, so it’s worth checking with the village team for the specifics.
Wagga Wagga is the largest inland city in NSW, known for its warm community, beautiful riverside setting along the Murrumbidgee River and excellent amenities. The city has quality healthcare, good shopping, dining and cultural attractions, including the Museum of the Riverina and the Botanic Gardens.
The pace of life is relaxed, and the cost of living is significantly lower than in Sydney. Riverina Gums is set in a quiet, leafy residential area backing onto Glenfield Reserve, a tranquil setting with everything you need close by.
You can view available homes at Riverina Gums on the RetireAustralia website and request a quote. You can also book a village tour to see the community in person. To get in touch, call 1300 687 738 or contact the village through its page on the website.
The easiest way to find out about current availability is to visit the page for your preferred village on the RetireAustralia website, where you can see available homes and request a quote. You can also book a village tour to see the community in person. To get in touch, call 1300 687 738 or contact through the community page on the website. Tours are a great way to get a feel for the community, meet residents and ask any questions you have.
Costs vary by home type. Generally, you’ll pay an entry contribution along with ongoing service fees covering maintenance, insurance, rates and access to shared facilities. Service fees are set on a cost-recovery basis, so RetireAustralia cannot profit from them.
A deferred management fee applies when you leave, capped at 35% of your entry price. Contact the village team to request a specific quote.
Riverina Gums has a strong range of on-site facilities:
- Community centre and resident bar
- Arts and crafts area and community garden
- Library, billiards room and residents’ workshop
- Hairdressing salon
- Outdoor entertainment and barbecue area
- The bus stops at the village entrance
- 24-hour emergency call system throughout
The social calendar includes indoor bowls, barbecues, gardening, trivia nights and happy hour. Glenfield Park Southcity Shopping Centre is close by, and supermarkets, cafés and medical services are within easy reach.
Riverina Gums is a retirement village, not an aged care facility, so it’s built around independent living. That said, support is available if your needs change:
- Serviced apartments: On-site for residents who want help with daily tasks, including meals, housekeeping and laundry, with 24-hour on-site staff.
- Support at Home: Services are available through ourtrusted partner provider, covering household help through to personal care and nursing, either privately funded or through approved government-funded Support at Home services
Every home also has a 24-hour emergency call system for peace of mind. The village team can explain the options available.
A member of our friendly team will get in touch in 1-2 business days.