Retirement Villages

Living in a retirement village makes life easier and allows you to make the most of your retirement, whether it’s enjoying village life and social activities, locking up and leaving for a trip away, or just relaxing in the comfort and security of your new home.

A neighbour when you need to leave the house without a worry

We’ve been creating retirement communities with your comfort and enjoyment in mind for over 55 years. With 30 independent living villages across NSW the ACT and Qld, there’s always something to enjoy at an IRT community.

Is retirement living right for me?

Many of our residents say they have become more active, more confident and enjoy a greater social life since moving into an IRT retirement village.

A hassle-free home you love

A retirement village is a purpose-built community designed for you to spend more time doing the things you love.

Maintenance support

Our supportive team will take care of the daily maintenance and help make your life a breeze.

Feel safe and secure

All of our retirement villages have various security measures in place, from in-home 24/7 security systems to access control to buildings.

Community connections

Meet new people and make new friends through shared events, communal spaces and social activities.

Explore our retirement villages by region

Sydney

From Southern Sydney and the Sutherland Shire to Western Sydney, explore our five retirement village communities across the region. Each village offers a unique living experience, ensuring that you’ll find the perfect place to call home.

Illawarra

From the leafy residential suburbs with escarpment views to stunning coastal towns and nearby beaches, choose from a wide range of purpose-built retirement villages in the Illawarra, from Woonona to Kiama.

South Coast

From the serene coastal vibes of St Georges Basin and Culburra to the vibrant communities of Nowra, Batemans Bay and Dalmeny, our retirement living options on the South Coast of New South Wales are as diverse as they are picturesque.

Canberra

Take advantage of a beautiful natural setting with fantastic uninterrupted lakeside views on the tranquil shores of Lake Ginninderra, when choosing our retirement village in Canberra.

Sunshine Coast

Take your pick of leafy residential suburbs, beautiful seaside towns, scenic forest settings or tranquil parklands when choosing from our four retirement villages across Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

Our residents are our biggest advocates

As part of our 2021 Customer Experience Survey, we asked over 1000 of our residents what they thought about living in a IRT retirement village.

90%

Feel safe and secure

Over 90% of our residents told us they feel safe and secure in their retirement village community.

97%

Feel connected

Over 97% of our residents feel connected to their retirement village community.

87%

Would recommend their village

Over 87% of our residents would recommend their local IRT retirement village to a friend.

Upcoming Developments

Woonona Place

Redevelopment is underway at IRT Woonona, bringing an exciting new chapter for this much-loved retirement community. Nestled in the heart of beautiful Woonona, our beloved retirement community is being reimagined and redeveloped to offer a premium lifestyle experience like no other.

Diment

This well-known retirement village located in a leafy setting a stone’s throw out of Wollongong CBD is soon to undergo a refurbishment to provide next level contemporary living. Discover affordable, quality accommodation in a wonderfully connected beachside area.

IRT Dalmeny

Exciting new villas are underway at IRT Dalmeny, bringing modern design and easy living to this much loved retirement community. Surrounded by natural beauty and close to the heart of the Eurobodalla region, it’s the perfect place to relax, connect and make the most of coastal life.

Milton

IRT is developing an enhanced masterplan for a new seniors’ living community on its vacant land at 267 Princes Highway, Milton. This exciting project represents the next chapter in our commitment to the Shoalhaven region

Moruya

IRT is exploring options for a new seniors’ living community on our vacant site at 11 Spencer Street, Moruya. We’re proud to be part of the Eurobodalla community and to invest in an innovative seniors’ living model aligned with Moruya’s future needs.

Experience the IRT difference

If you want to downsize your home and upsize your life, IRT is the experienced retirement village provider you can trust. Our friendly team and service networks make independent living a breeze. Experience the possibilities at IRT.

50+ years' experience

We’ve been creating retirement communities for 55 years, with more than 30 villages across NSW, ACT and Qld.

Dedicated staff

Discover how easy life can be with an IRT Retirement Village Manager and team.

Community-owned

As a not-for-profit community provider, we put people first.

Allied health professionals

Find service providers you can trust, with the IRT network advantage.

Proud member of the Retirement Living Council and supporter of the Retirement Living Code of Conduct.

Costs and ownernship

You’ll feel confident and assured when moving in to an IRT retirement village, with clear and transparent costs and pricing options explained.

Transparent pricing

Prior to your move into the village, we will provide a detailed calculation of the costs you can anticipate for both entering and exiting the community.

Satisfaction guarantee

If you’re not happy after moving in to your new community, we’ll refund your ingoing contribution within 90 days, minus rent for the time you stayed in the village.

No stamp duty

You won’t pay any stamp duty on your home in an IRT retirement village in NSW, Qld or the ACT.

No sales expenses upon exit

When you decide to leave the community, you won’t be asked to pay any expenses associated with the refurbishment, marketing or sale of your home.

At IRT, we want to make it as easy as possible to understand the costs of living in a retirement village, and we’re here to help you each step of the way. We’ve broken down the costs into three easy-to-understand stages.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have questions about life in our retirement villages? Here we’ve answered some of the most common questions we get asked, including details on amenities, services, pricing and much more.

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Retirement Villages

A neighbour when you need to leave the house without a worry

Is retirement living right for me?

A hassle-free home you love

Maintenance support

Feel safe and secure

Community connections

Explore our retirement villages by region

Sydney

Illawarra

South Coast

Canberra

Sunshine Coast

Our residents are our biggest advocates

90%

Feel safe and secure

97%

Feel connected

87%

Would recommend their village

Upcoming Developments

Woonona Place

Diment

IRT Dalmeny

Milton

Moruya

Experience the IRT difference

50+ years' experience

Dedicated staff

Community-owned

Allied health professionals

Proud member of the Retirement Living Council and supporter of the Retirement Living Code of Conduct.

Costs and ownernship

Transparent pricing

Satisfaction guarantee

No stamp duty

No sales expenses upon exit

Download the guide

Frequently asked questions

Enquire about retirement living