Retirement Villages & Independent Living Brisbane
Discover your perfect retirement community in Greater Brisbane with independent living, premium amenities and exceptional care services.
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Arcadia Retirement Living
8km from Brisbane CBD
Brisbane’s exciting new retirement community in the master-planned Parkside Yeronga. Arcadia is retirement redefined, a perfect blend of premium living and old-fashioned community spirit. We are now open and welcoming our first residents into their new homes.
Premium 1-3 bed apartments
10 on-site Care Hub suites
Resort Style Amenities
City & Mt Coot-tha views
Concierge & lifestyle coach
Other Villages in Brisbane
Cleveland Manor
23 km from Brisbane CBD
1-3 bedroom private villas
Putting green & village bar
Support at Home on-site
Heated indoor pool
Bayside Redlands location
Noyea Riverside
34 km from Brisbane CBD
2-3 bedroom private villas
Pool, spa & tennis court
Next to golf club & RSL
Strata title ownership
On the Albert River
The Green Tarragindi
6 km from Brisbane CBD
Modern 1-3 bed apartments
City & bushland views
Dedicated Care Coordinator
Light-filled community spaces
Near South Bank & CBD
Wellington Manor
20 km from Brisbane CBD
1-3 bedroom private villas
Heated pool & bowling green
On-site gym & medical room
Village bus service
Moreton Bay surrounds
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 4 retirement communities across Greater Brisbane. Arcadia in Yeronga offers brand-new, premium apartments just 5km from the CBD. The Green Tarragindi is an award-winning community set in leafy Tarragindi, around 8km from the city. Cleveland Manor is a bayside village in the heart of the Redlands Coast, and Wellington Manor is in the quiet, leafy suburb of Birkdale near Wellington Point.
Each community offers independent living in a different setting, from inner-city convenience to relaxed bayside living, so there’s an option to suit a range of lifestyles.
RetireAustralia’s Brisbane communities offer a range of independent living options:
- Arcadia, Yeronga: Brand-new 1, 2 and 3-bedroom premium apartments with open-plan layouts, quality finishes and views of Brisbane’s skyline or Mt Coot-tha. Built to Livable Housing Australia’s Gold Standard.
- The Green Tarragindi: 92 spacious independent living apartments across 11 designs, all built to Gold Standard with high levels of natural light and integrated smart-home technology.
- Cleveland Manor: A mix of independent living villas and apartments in a bayside setting, with new apartments also in development.
- Wellington Manor, Birkdale: One, 2 and 3-bedroom villas with private courtyards in a quiet, leafy neighbourhood near Wellington Point and Moreton Bay.
Availability varies, so it’s best to check the individual village page or get in touch to see what’s currently on offer.
RetireAustralia villages do not offer rentals. Most communities operate under a leasehold or licence model, where you pay an entry payment for the right to live in your home under a long-term lease (typically 99 years). Some villages offer freehold strata title ownership instead.
Both options are designed to provide long-term security of tenure. If you’d like to understand the financial details of how this works, the team at your preferred village can walk you through the options.
Pets are welcome across RetireAustralia’s Brisbane communities. Most homes include a private courtyard, balcony, or outdoor space, which makes it easy to bring a pet along. Some guidelines apply around the types of pets suited to village life, so it’s worth checking with your preferred community for the specifics before you commit.
Arcadia is RetireAustralia’s newest retirement community, located in Yeronga, just 5km from Brisbane’s CBD. It’s a multi-stage development offering up to 217 premium apartments across 4 buildings, along with a 10-suite Care Hub and resort-style amenities.
Apartments feature modern open-plan designs, quality finishes, and many offer views of Brisbane’s skyline or Mt Coot-Tha. It’s part of the master-planned Parkside Yeronga precinct, which means residents benefit from the wider neighbourhood’s parks, shops and services.
The first apartments are available now, making it the main option for people looking for something brand new in Brisbane.
RetireAustralia has retirement communities in four Brisbane suburbs: Yeronga (Arcadia), Tarragindi (The Green Tarragindi), Cleveland (Cleveland Manor) and Birkdale (Wellington Manor). These locations span Brisbane’s south side and bayside areas, each offering convenient access to shops, healthcare, public transport and recreational facilities.
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.
RetireAustralia’s Brisbane communities operate under a leasehold or licence model. This means RetireAustralia owns the land and building, and you acquire the right to live in your home under a long-term lease or licence, without paying stamp duty on your entry.
Some RetireAustralia villages offer freehold strata title, where you own your home and a share of the community facilities, though this does involve stamp duty and strata fees. The village team can explain exactly which model applies and what it means financially for you.
Costs vary between villages and home types. Generally, you’ll pay an entry contribution, along with ongoing service fees Contributes to the day‑to‑day running of the village, including maintenance of shared areas and facilities, gardening, building insurance, council rates and village management costs. Covering maintenance, building insurance, council rates and access to shared facilities. By law, these fees are set on a cost-recovery basis; and RetireAustralia cannot makes no profit from them.
There is also a management fee which is payable when you leave the village. This fee helps cover the long‑term costs of owning and managing the village. It accrues over time, is calculated as a percentage of your original entry payment and is capped. Details are outlined in your residence contract.
Each village has its own personality and mix of facilities. Across the Brisbane portfolio, you’ll typically find:
- Community centres, social rooms and barbecue areas
- Swimming pools, bowling greens and exercise spaces
- Libraries, billiards rooms and workshops
- Landscaped gardens and walking paths
Some villages have features worth calling out specifically. Arcadia has a stunning rooftop BBQ area, library and welcoming lounges, plus a full calendar of events.
The Green features a championship bowling green, a cinema, gym and community gardens.
Most Brisbane villages are located close to local shops, cafés and medical services. Full facility details are available on each village’s individual page.
RetireAustralia’s Brisbane communities are designed for independent living. They’re retirement villages, not aged care facilities. That said, support is available if your needs change:
- Support at Home: Available across all Brisbane villages, covering household help, personal care and nursing. Can be privately funded or accessed through government funding for Support at Home.
- Care Hub: Arcadia features a dedicated 10-suite Care Hub for residents who need a higher level of ongoing support.
Speak to the team at your preferred village to find out what options apply.
A member of our friendly team will get in touch in 3-5 business days.