Retirement villages and residential parks provide housing options for older people seeking independent, community-focused living. This section outlines the key features of each option and where to find further information.
A retirement village is a managed community of homes for people aged 55 and over, operating under the Retirement Village Act 2016 (SA) and registered with the Office for Ageing Well.
Independent-living communities with shared facilities. Designed for people no longer working full-time.
Nursing homes or aged care facilities. Residential parks or low-cost rental housing.
New laws to strengthen consumer protections for current and prospective residents of retirement villages in South Australia, will commence on 26 February 2026. See our information booklet providing an overview of the new laws, as well as broader information on Retirement Villages.
Residential parks include both mixed-use caravan parks and dedicated residential parks operating under the South Australia Residential Parks Act 2007.
Dedicated residential parks, also known as land lease communities, are aimed at over-50s and provide a housing option which differs from the contracts available in retirement villages.
For further details on residential parks see our fact sheet on Residential Parks. We also provide a listing of Residential Parks in South Australia.
To search for Retirement Villages on our online Housing Directory visit https://retirementhousingdirectory.com.au/. The Housing Directory contains a comprehensive listing of SA retirement villages and senior-specific low-cost rental accommodation, including current vacancies. If you experience any difficulty, contact us for assistance with searching and retrieving information for the directory.
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