Nestled at the foot of the Illawarra escarpment, IRT Tarrawanna Gardens offers a quiet, leafy lifestyle just north of Wollongong. Surrounded by bushland and escarpment views, you’ll feel a world away, while still close to shops, cafés, medical services and public transport.
Our villas are designed for ease and comfort, with open-plan living, private outdoor areas and modern finishes. And with an IRT aged care centre nearby, you’ll have the freedom of independent living with support close at hand if your needs change.
Enjoy relaxed mountainside living in a welcoming community of like-minded neighbours. Do as much or as little as you like, from happy hour catch-ups to quiet moments in the gardens, there’s always a place to feel at home.
Framed by the escarpment and surrounded by leafy bushland, our village puts the best of Tarrawanna close by. With local shops, cosy cafés, and scenic walking spots just down the road, it’s easy to enjoy life at your own pace. We’ve shared a few nearby favourites below to help you picture living here.
We’ve been helping people make the move into retirement living for over 55 years, so we know what questions come up, especially around costs. That’s why we keep things simple, transparent and upfront.
No hidden fees, no fine print, just honest info and a team ready to help. Here are the basics, and if you’d like to know more, you can dive deeper anytime.
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.
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.
You won’t pay any stamp duty on your home in an IRT retirement village in NSW, Qld or the ACT.
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.
The Retirement Living Code of Conduct sets out clear standards to help make retirement communities safe, fair and supportive places to live. We’re proud to be a foundation member, because looking after our residents and doing the right thing has always been part of who we are.
We’re locals you can count on offering real support, friendly faces, and welcoming communities that feel just right.
We’ve been supporting older Australians for more than five decades, and we’re still proudly not-for-profit and community-owned.
Our teams live where you live. We know the area, and we know what matters most.
Stay independent with support when you need it, from home care to aged care, we’re here for every stage.
Our villages are more than places to live, they’re places to belong. With friendly neighbours and shared spaces, you’ll feel at home from day one.
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You’re not alone, we get lots of great questions from people considering the move into a retirement village. From village amenities to services, pricing and what daily life is really like, we’ve answered the things people ask us most. Take a look and see if we’ve covered yours.
We’re a community-owned organisation that’s been improving the lives of older Australians for 50 years.
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