Retirement Villages & Independent Living Adelaide
Discover your perfect retirement community in Adelaide with independent living, premium amenities and exceptional care services.
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RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES IN ADELAIDE
Bartonvale
7km from Adelaide CBD
Known for its beautiful gardens and warm, welcoming at mosphere, our Bartonvale Retirement Villages are a premier choice for retirees seeking support and community.
Inner-north Adelaide location
156 homes
Independent & serviced living
Respite care available
Village bus service
Other Villages in Adelaide
Glengowrie
9 km from Adelaide CBD
1-3 bedroom homes available
Independent & serviced living
Vibrant social calendar
Minutes to Holdfast Bay beach
Near Glenelg’s Jetty Road
Magill
7 km from Adelaide CBD
1-3 bed villas & apartments
Independent & serviced living
Village bus service
Near Penfolds Magill Estate
East Adelaide location
Scarborough Mews
11 km from Adelaide CBD
Boutique 13-home village
2 & 3 bedroom homes
Private courtyard & parking
Walk to Glenelg beach
Pet friendly
Spring Grove
7 km from Adelaide CBD
Boutique 24-home village
Freestanding 2-3 bed units
Private courtyard included
Picturesque garden setting
Near O-Bahn & Linear Park
Tea Tree Gardens
12 km from Adelaide CBD
272-home established village
Swimming pool & spa on-site
Croquet green & medical room
25+ resident interest groups
Near Tea Tree Plaza & hospital
The Laurels
27 km from Adelaide CBD
Heritage mansion centrepiece
Independent & serviced living
Gym, cinema & community garden
Adelaide Hills lifestyle
Near Mt Barker shopping centre
Torrens Grove
8 km from Adelaide CBD
Inner north-west Adelaide
Independent & serviced living
1-3 bedroom homes available
Arndale Shopping Centre nearby
Peaceful garden surrounds
Wisteria Grove
7 km from Adelaide CBD
Inner north Adelaide
Independent & serviced living
1 & 2 bedroom homes
Village bus service
Near Northpark Shopping Centre
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 9 retirement communities across the Adelaide region, from the beachside suburbs to the Adelaide Hills:
- Glengowrie: Minutes from the beaches at Glenelg and Holdfast Bay, in Adelaide’s popular south-west.
- Scarborough Mews, Somerton Park: A short walk from Glenelg and Brighton beaches on Adelaide’s coast.
- Torrens Grove: Inner north-west Adelaide, a short drive from both the beach and the city centre.
- Bartonvale, Enfield: A leafy inner-north village just 9km from the CBD.
- Wisteria Grove, Broadview: One of inner north Adelaide’s most trusted retirement communities.
- Spring Grove: An elegant, boutique-sized village set amid picturesque gardens in Adelaide’s inner north-east.
- Tea Tree Gardens: Set in a leafy residential area, just 12km from the Adelaide CBD.
- Magill: A suburban village just 7km from the city centre in East Adelaide.
- The Laurels, Mount Barker: Nestled in the charming Adelaide Hills, 33km from the CBD.
With villages spread across the metropolitan area and into the Hills, there’s something to suit a range of locations and lifestyles.
RetireAustralia’s Adelaide communities offer a range of home types:
- Independent living villas: Spacious one, two and three-bedroom homes with open-plan layouts, private courtyards or gardens, and age-friendly design features. Available across all 10 Adelaide villages.
- Serviced apartments: Purpose-built apartments for residents who want independent living with a little more day-to-day support, including help with meals and household tasks. Available at selected villages.
- Availability varies by village, 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. Adelaide villages operate under a licence model, where you pay an entry payment for the right to live in your home under a long-term licence. This provides long-term security of tenure. The team at your preferred village can walk you through the financial details.
Pets are welcome at the majority of RetireAustralia’s Adelaide villages. Many of the homes come with private courtyards or gardens, providing space for a pet. There may be some guidelines 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 is important to you, two Adelaide villages are particularly close to the beach. Glengowrie is just a few minutes away from the popular beaches at Holdfast Bay, including Glenelg. Scarborough Mews in Somerton Park is a short walk from both Glenelg and Brighton beaches. Torrens Grove in inner north-west Adelaide is also a short drive from the coast. All three offer convenient access to beachside cafés, restaurants and walking paths.
Several RetireAustralia villages are within easy reach of the Adelaide CBD. Magill is just 9km from the city centre, Bartonvale in Enfield is 8.8km away, and Torrens Grove, Wisteria Grove and Spring Grove are all in Adelaide’s inner suburbs. These locations make it easy to access the city’s shopping, dining, healthcare and cultural attractions while living in a quiet, community-focused setting.
RetireAustralia has retirement communities in 9 Adelaide suburbs: Glengowrie, Somerton Park (Scarborough Mews), Kilkenny (Torrens Grove), Enfield (Bartonvale), Broadview (Wisteria Grove), Klemzig (Spring Grove), Hope Valley (Tea Tree Gardens), Magill, and Mount Barker (The Laurels). These span Adelaide’s beachside, inner-city, northern and hills areas.
You can browse all 9 Adelaide retirement communities on the RetireAustralia website, view available homes and request a quote. You can also book a village tour to see any community in person; it’s a great way to get a feel for the lifestyle. To get in touch, call 1300 687 738 or contact your preferred village directly through its page on the website.
With 9 villages across the metro area and Hills, the right fit comes down to lifestyle priorities:
- Beachside living: Glengowrie and Scarborough Mews (Somerton Park) are your best options, with Torrens Grove also a short drive from the coast.
- Close to the CBD: Magill, Bartonvale, Torrens Grove, Wisteria Grove and Spring Grove are all within Adelaide’s inner suburbs.
- Hills lifestyle: The Laurels in Mount Barker offers a quieter, semi-rural setting in a heritage property, 33km from the CBD.
- Boutique and characterful: Spring Grove (gardens, boutique scale) and The Laurels (heritage mansion) are the most distinctive.
Browsing individual village pages is the best way to compare amenities, homes and availability or call 1300 687 738 to talk through the options.
Costs vary between villages and home types. Here’s how the pricing structure generally works:
- Entry payment: A lump sum paid for the right to live in a retirement village home under a long-term licence to occupy. The amount you pay is based on the local Adelaide property market and demand for homes in the village.
- Ongoing village 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. By law, these fees are set on a cost-recovery basis and RetireAustralia makes no profit from them.
- Management fee: 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.
- To find out more about costs and available properties in our Adelaide villages, contact us to request a quote.
Each village has its own personality and mix of facilities. Across the Adelaide 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. Glengowrie has an onsite hairdressing salon, a billiards room, and a full social calendar that includes gala events, quiz nights, fashion parades and costume events. The Laurels in Mount Barker is set in a heritage-listed mansion that includes a private movie room, one of the more distinctive community spaces in any RetireAustralia village. Bartonvale in Enfield also has a library and billiards facilities across its two sites.
Most Adelaide villages are located close to local shops, cafés and medical services. Full facility details are available on each village’s individual page.
Most RetireAustralia Adelaide villages are designed for independent living; they’re retirement villages, not aged care. However, support is available if your needs change:
- Serviced apartments are available at selected Adelaide villages for residents who want independent living with more day-to-day support.
- Support at Home services are available across all Adelaide villages, providing household help, personal care and nursing, either privately funded or via government funding for Support at Home.
The team at each village can explain what support options are available.
A member of our friendly team will get in touch in 1-2 business days.