There are currently 12 village communities in the area, waiting lists are long, and there are no new developments - so plan ahead! Greater Port Macquarie is a bustling coastal region 4.5 hours drive from Sydney in northern New South Wales. Its population grows by five people a day, mostly retirees. Its appeal lies in the sub-tropical climate and diverse geography, ranging from sandy beaches, coastal wetlands and heritage listed rainforests. (02) 6581 8111. Click here.
Lake Macquarie / The Hunter
A very popular destination for retirees due to its laidback lifestyle close to Sydney, with more than 35,000 residents aged over 60. There are nine retirement villages in the area. This mini-city located close to Newcastle offers pleasant water-side living both at the beach and along the great lake itself.
(02) 4921 0333
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Coffs Harbour
Half way between Brisbane and Sydney, Coffs Harbour is a beachside city situated in the heart of the Coffs Coast and is surrounded by national parks. Coffs Harbour's retirement population is amongst the most active in Australia; there are currently six villages in the region.
(02) 6648 4000
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Bateman's Bay
There are currently the village communities in the Bay. Part of the small Eurobodalla Shire on the south or ‘nature coast,' it boasts a retirement population of more than 7500, drawn to its laid-back fishing lifestyle backed by mountainous national parkland.
(02) 4474 1000
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Newcastle / The Hunter
A very popular retirement destination with lakes, beaches and green country towns. More than a quarter of its population is aged over 50; high demand for retirement living outstrips supply of available land. As a result, waiting lists for the six village communities are long. Get in early for new projects.
(02) 4974 2000
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A very popular tourist destination on the mid-north coast, Port Stephens' population of 55,000 roughly triples every holiday season. There are roughly 18,000 retirees in Port Stephens, drawn to the promise of life-long holiday living. There are currently four village communities in the area.
(02) 4980 0255
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Great Lakes
With more than 12,000 residents over 60, the Great Lakes is a very popular retirement destination. Covering a large coastal area from Port Stephens to Hallidays Point, the region has abundant options for waterfront living. There are currently six village communities in the Great Lakes region.
(02) 6591 7222
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