The 10 best retirement villages in Adelaide

Independent retirement living is available at Woodbridge Retirement Village in one and two-bedroom units, apartments and lakefront homes across Delfin Island and West Lakes. Residents can join optional activities including exercise and balance classes, aqua aerobics and indoor bowls.

A full-time Wellbeing Coordinator provides information, support and referrals, including help with My Aged Care and home-care services. Refurbished homes aim for Silver Standard Liveable Housing Design Guidelines, with ageing-in-place handles, updated tapware, elevated power points and modern kitchens and bathrooms. Woodbridge is pet-friendly subject to approval. Residents live under a licence to occupy arrangement rather than owning the building or land.

Independent retirement living is provided at Leabrook Place within a leafy village setting close to shopping, cafes and medical facilities. The community is designed for residents who want to maintain independence without nursing home or residential aged care.

Leabrook Place forms part of Omega Communities alongside The Glenbrook, with South Australian ownership and a focus on retirement village living. Residents can enjoy nearby everyday services while remaining in a community environment. Prospective residents can arrange viewings and enquire about current open-to-view times before deciding whether the setting suits their plans.

Independent retirement apartments, resort-style facilities and community living come together at Aura Retirement Resort in Findon. Residents can choose one-, two- or three-bedroom apartments with generous living areas and balconies, while the resort provides a maintenance-free setting for people who can live independently.

Facilities include a fitness centre, indoor heated pool and the Sapphires dining restaurant, alongside cinema and barbecue areas. Aura operates under a Licence to Occupy agreement, with the residence contract setting out the responsibilities and conditions of living there. The community is for retirees or people over 55 who are not working full time. Home and garden maintenance is managed for residents.

Retirement living at Balmoral Retirement Village is arranged around the historic Balmoral house in Dernancourt. The community suits older residents seeking village accommodation near everyday shopping, public transport and the linear park.

The village includes apartments, including upstairs apartments, within a supportive community setting. Its position is next to linear park, Dernancourt shops and a bus stop, with the bus route connecting to Paradise Interchange.

Independent over-55s living combines private homes, communal facilities and a connected community at Netley Grove - Karidis Retirement Villages. The village is designed for residents who want to downsize while remaining independent, with shared spaces for recreation and social activities.

Karidis villages provide a community centre, pool and landscaped gardens, with other communal amenities and customisable services available across the broader village model. Residents pay a monthly maintenance fee covering specified running and maintenance costs, while the residence contract sets out financial arrangements and exit terms. The setting suits people seeking their own home with opportunities for connection and less household maintenance.