Message from our CEO - July 2025
“We're committed to empowering downsizers to unlock financial flexibility via the Deferred Management Fee, as we continue to foster vibrant communities where everyone feels like they belong.”
Henry Ruiz
Chief Executive Officer
The Best Decision For Your Future
A Smart Way to Unlock Your Equity
Downsizing to a Lifestyle Communities® home typically costs 75-80% of the local median house price.
Smart Savings with Our Weekly Site Fee
Our Weekly Site Fee offers exceptional value by covering the lease of your land, access to all shared community and resort facilities, and comprehensive maintenance of the community.
A Smart Financial Structure
Our Deferred Management Fee (DMF) empowers you with the financial freedom to enjoy life now and pay later, keeping more money in your pocket to spend on the things you love.
Free Holidays: It’s a Smart Choice
Save on vacation costs with free holidays at Club Lifestyle on the Bellarine Peninsula.
No Better Option
Lifestyle Communities® is more than just a place to live—it's a smart choice that opens doors to a bigger, richer life. With clear financial benefits, endless opportunities for personal growth, and a community that feels like family, there’s no better option. Explore our communities today and discover why this is the smartest move you’ll ever make.
If you’re looking to downsize and switch to a low-maintenance lifestyle, our community might just be the perfect opportunity for you. Lifestyle Communities offer over-50s the chance to explore a new lease of life after decades of hard work. The kids are all grown up and moving away, and life might be becoming a little lonelier in what was once a bustling household. Moving to a secure, welcoming community with manageable rates and added security can refresh your passion for adventure while offering much-needed stability in uncertain times.
Don’t get us wrong, we’re not a retirement village! When it comes to retirement communities, Australia is an understandably popular choice, however, there are few senior living options for those who still enjoy working. Within our communities, around 40% of residents still work, making us one of the few secure communities in Australia that offer flexible downsizing homes without the harsh income requirements and age restrictions of a retirement village. You can work and play while enjoying the savings you’ve freed up by moving to a more suitable location – simple.
Looking for Something More Than the Average Retirement Community?
Forget the stereotypes of stuffy retirement villages and independent living units across Melbourne – we’re doing something completely different. By choosing to downsize with one of the communities we offer throughout our 25 retirement village across Victoria, you’d be moving into a space where you can enjoy the financial assets you’ve funnelled into your lifestyle over your working life.
Homeowners purchase their low maintenance properties that are directly managed by the community board, taking the pressure off you if something needs to be addressed. Our gardens are managed and maintained by our experience team of landscapers, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the environment without the pressure of constant maintenance.
A New Approach to Retirement Housing
Once our newest homeowners have decided on their dream new home, they enter a 99 Year lease for their site at an affordable weekly fee, which is then channelled back into the community to cover the operational cost of running the communities luxury amenities. On top of that, we’re happy to say that our site fee beats many competitors in affordability because it’s what our residents deserve.
In our secure senior living communities, your safety is our number one priority. Thanks to our team of unbeatable on-site community managers, you can enjoy a peaceful life without the stress of disruptive neighbours, theft, or discrimination. Our retirement housing communities are one of the most popular choices for women over 50, as there are opportunities for direct support and additional security that simply can’t be promised outside the community. You deserve to sleep well, knowing you’re being taken care of, and that is exactly what we do.
Downsizing to Upgrade Your Lifestyle: What Makes Our Retirement Homes in Melbourne, Australia Different
In the field of retirement homes, Melbourne is well-catered for. Yes, we would say that, wouldn’t we? But at Lifestyle Communities we really mean it. We looked at the whole concept of later-life living and discovered some positives weren’t being accentuated, so we set about changing that.
The way we see it, if you’re at or approaching that age, you’ve done the hard yards and deserve to reap the benefits. You don’t need a big place anymore, so why rattle around in yours and pay big bills while you’re at it? Why not sell up, release the cash that’s been tied up all these years and move somewhere more manageable?
The retirement community Melbourne, Victoria needs is one that involves high-quality homes with less maintenance to do, and someone to sort the garden out when you don’t feel like it. A sense of security that comes from being part of a gated retirement community. All the privacy you want, with the option of mixing with kindred spirits who, like you, feel the party is not over yet, you’ve just turned the music down a little.
This can be a golden era for you, and all you have to do is call us or fill in the online enquiry form. We’ll tell you all you want to know about our retirement homes in Melbourne and will help you find the right one for you whether you're looking for retirement villages in the northern suburbs of Melbourne, make the move to the east or explore coastal retirement living. And you don’t even have to be retired: 55+ is old enough for us, so come on in and start living again.
Our Senior Living Communities are About Opening Up Opportunities
Many of us are hoping to dive back into exploring a post-covid world, and our senior living communities allow you to do that safely and securely thanks to our lock-up and leave process. Our Community Managers keep an eye on your property while you’re away, giving you peace of mind while you enjoy all the good things pre-retirement has to offer. Why not see what our communities are like for yourself? We have a range of retirement units for sale in Melbourne and across Victoria. Get in touch today and begin your journey to a safer, happier life. It’s what you deserve.
The Benefits of Life in a Lifestyle Community
Discover why moving to a Lifestyle Community isn't just a change of address but a gateway to a richer, more fulfilling lifestyle.
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Why Lifestyle Communities®?
Industry pioneers and strategic thinkers
Long-term owners and managers, setting us apart from property developers
Health and Wellness: Support each other to reach your fitness goals with ease thanks to our state-of-the-art resort-style facilities.
Prioritising the needs and well-being of our customers and homeowners
A team of dedicated professionals who are genuinely passionate about their work
Backed by the consistent satisfaction and positive feedback from our homeowners