RetireAustralia has 10 retirement communities across South Australia: 

• Adelaide (9 villages): Spread across the metropolitan area from the beachside suburbs (Glengowrie, Scarborough Mews in Somerton Park) through to the inner suburbs (Kilkenny/Torrens Grove, Bartonvale in Enfield, Wisteria Grove in Broadview, Spring Grove in Klemzig, Magill), northern suburbs (Hope Valley/Tea Tree Gardens) and the Adelaide Hills (The Laurels in Mount Barker). 

• Port Lincoln: Lincoln Grove, a seaside village overlooking Boston Bay on the Eyre Peninsula. 

With the largest number of communities in any single state, there’s an option to suit a wide range of locations, lifestyles and budgets across South Australia. 

Across South Australia, RetireAustralia offers: 

• Independent living villas and units: Spacious 1, 2 and 3-bedroom homes with open-plan layouts, private courtyards or gardens, and age-friendly design features. Available across all 10 communities. 

• Serviced apartments: Purpose-built apartments for residents who want independent living with more day-to-day support, including meals, housekeeping and maintenance. Available across most Adelaide villages and at Lincoln Grove in Port Lincoln.

Availability varies by village, so check the page for your preferred community or get in touch directly. 

RetireAustralia’s South Australian villages operate under a leasehold model rather than a rental arrangement. You pay an entry payment for the right to occupy your home under a long-term lease. The team at your preferred village can explain the financial details and what the commitment involves. 

Pets are welcome at the majority of RetireAustralia’s retirement villages across South Australia. Most villas include private courtyards or gardens, giving pets space to enjoy. Some guidelines apply around the types of pets suited to village life, so it’s worth checking with your preferred community for the specifics. 

If a coastal lifestyle appeals to you, several RetireAustralia communities are well-positioned. In Adelaide, Glengowrie is just minutes from the beaches at Holdfast Bay, and Scarborough Mews in Somerton Park is a short walk from Glenelg and Brighton beaches.  

Torrens Grove is also a short drive from the coast. In Port Lincoln, Lincoln Grove overlooks Boston Bay and is 5 minutes from the beach and foreshore. 

Several Adelaide villages are within easy reach of the city centre. Magill is just 7km from the CBD, Bartonvale in Enfield is 9km away, and villages like Torrens Grove, Wisteria Grove and Spring Grove are all in Adelaide’s inner suburbs.  

These locations offer a quiet, community-focused setting with convenient access to the city’s shopping, dining, health care and cultural attractions. 

Yes. The Laurels is located in Mount Barker, a charming Adelaide Hills town around 33km from the CBD. Set within a heritage-listed property, it offers a peaceful, village-style retirement lifestyle in one of South Australia’s most scenic regions.

Mount Barker has its own shops, dining and medical services, while the Adelaide CBD is accessible via the South Eastern Freeway.