Retirement Villages Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

Why consider retirement living in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

As NSW’s second-largest city, Newcastle – and the Lake Macquarie region directly to its south – is well-served by urban infrastructure and amenities for all ages. Regular public transport runs within the area, and Sydney is within two hours by road or rail. For Australians looking for someone perfect to retire, whether beach or lake side in townships like Morisset, Toronto and Warners Bay, or a little further inland at Wyee, Cooranbong and Maitland, services and support are always close at hand.

  • Population (as at 2022): 396000
  • 91% Australian citizens and 19% aged 65 or older
  • Summer average temps 19°C min to 25°C max
  • Winter average temps 9°C min to 19°C max
  • Major freeway links Newcastle with Sydney (approx 2 hours) with main roads north to Lake Macquarie centres
  • Newcastle rail network includes services to Nelson Bay as well as Hunter Valley locations.
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Calvary St Francis Aged Care
Calvary St Francis Aged Care

Eleebana, NSW Ref:PL28150

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Lake Munmorah Lifestyle Village

Lake Munmorah, NSW Ref:PL20034

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Levande The Village Swansea

Swansea, NSW Ref:PL6692

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RFBI Hawkins Masonic Retirement Village

Edgeworth, NSW Ref:PL6440

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Lynden Grove Retirement Village

Cardiff Heights, NSW Ref:PL5596

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Bolton Clarke Bolton Point, Lake Macquarie - retirement living

Bolton Point, NSW Ref:PL6466

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Bethshan Retirement Village

Wyee, NSW Ref:PL5489

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Jenny Macleod Retirement Village

Wallsend, NSW Ref:PL6004

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Rosedale by Teman

Cooranbong, NSW Ref:PL20769

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Maroba The Manor

Waratah, NSW Ref:PL20861

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Highfield Court Retirement Community

Mayfield, NSW Ref:PL6150

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Anglican Care CA Brown Retirement Living

Booragul, NSW Ref:PL5283

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Carey Bay Retirement Living

Carey Bay, NSW Ref:PL21130

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Avondale Lifestyle Community

Cooranbong, NSW Ref:PL5237

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Uniting Nareen Terrace Independent Living

Hamlyn Terrace, NSW Ref:PL23412

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Uniting Narla Belmont North Independent Living

Belmont North, NSW Ref:PL23402

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Greenleaf Tenambit

Tenambit, NSW Ref:PL5900

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Wyee Point Lifestyle Community

Wyee Point, NSW Ref:PL5240

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Jewells Lifestyle Community

Jewells, NSW Ref:PL5239

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Ashton Gardens

East Maitland, NSW Ref:PL6054

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Mawson Court

Caves Beach, NSW Ref:PL4450

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Lakeside Retirement Village

Bonnells Bay, NSW Ref:PL6084

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Sugar Valley Lifestyle Estate

West Wallsend, NSW Ref:PL5242

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Valhalla - Chain Valley Bay

Chain Valley Bay, NSW Ref:PL23783

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Banksia Grove Village

Williamtown, NSW Ref:PL5440

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Bayway Village

Fern Bay, NSW Ref:PL5473

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Wangi Shores Retirement Village

Wangi Wangi, NSW Ref:PL6956

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Teraglin Lakeshore Home Village

Chain Valley Bay, NSW Ref:PL6735

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Lifestyle Villages Redhead

Redhead, NSW Ref:PL6360

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Green Hills Retirement Community

East Maitland, NSW Ref:PL6149

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Ellimatta Village

East Maitland, NSW Ref:PL24170

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Sarina Court

Maryland, NSW Ref:PL24156

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Ingenia Lifestyle The Grange

Morisset, NSW Ref:PL5227

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The Whiddon Group Hamilton

Hamilton, NSW Ref:PL6788

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The Whiddon Group Adamstown

Adamstown, NSW Ref:PL6786

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Ambleside Village

Morisset Park, NSW Ref:PL6337

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Whiddon Redhead

Redhead, NSW Ref:PL24258

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The Bay Village Estate

Bonnells Bay, NSW Ref:PL6739

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Elermore Glen

Elermore Vale, NSW Ref:PL24311

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Parktrees Village

Lake Munmorah, NSW Ref:PL6328

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Dune Rise - Belmont

Belmont, NSW Ref:PL24316

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Oak Tree Retirement Village Newcastle – Cardiff

Cardiff, NSW Ref:PL24325

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Palm Lake Resort Fern Bay

Fern Bay, NSW Ref:PL24345

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Shortland Waters Retirement Living

Shortland, NSW Ref:PL8721

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Catalina Lake Macquarie

Cooranbong, NSW Ref:PL24618

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Cooranbong Gardens, Lake Macquarie

Cooranbong, NSW Ref:PL24604

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Eleebana Shores

Eleebana, NSW Ref:PL24655

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Heather Court

Stockton, NSW Ref:PL9315

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Ocean Breeze - Redhead

Redhead, NSW Ref:PL24846

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The Sanctuary - Redhead

Redhead, NSW Ref:PL24831

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Jasmine Lakeside Village

Wyee Point, NSW Ref:PL24850

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Buchanan Court Retirement Living

Merewether, NSW Ref:PL25128

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Anglican Care Northwood Retirement Living

Tenambit, NSW Ref:PL7928

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Oak Tree Retirement Village Newcastle – Boolaroo

Boolaroo, NSW Ref:PL25101

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Anglican Care Greenmount Gardens Retirement Living

Mount Hutton, NSW Ref:PL25157

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Tallowood

Medowie, NSW Ref:PL25206

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RSL LifeCare Newcastle Birdwood Park Long Tan Village

Newcastle West, NSW Ref:PL25286

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Calvary St Luke's Retirement Village

Cooks Hill, NSW Ref:PL25339

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Calvary Tours Terrace Retirement Village

Hamilton, NSW Ref:PL25324

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Calvary Ephesus Retirement Community

Lambton, NSW Ref:PL25341

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Oak Tree Retirement Village Kanwal

Kanwal, NSW Ref:PL25345

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Cameron Glen Supported Living Village

Cameron Park, NSW Ref:PL25323

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Sandy Creek at Sugar Valley

West Wallsend, NSW Ref:PL25325

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Lake Macquarie - Morisset

Morisset, NSW Ref:PL25427

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Lakeside - Chain Valley Bay

Chain Valley Bay, NSW Ref:PL25422

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Elements of Toronto

Toronto, NSW Ref:PL25443

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The Cove Village

Fullerton Cove, NSW Ref:PL25456

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Central Village Newcastle

Mayfield, NSW Ref:PL25491

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Blueheath at The Bower Port Stephens

Medowie, NSW Ref:PL25473

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Oak Tree Retirement Villages Jesmond

Jesmond, NSW Ref:PL25592

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The Merewether Residences

Adamstown, NSW Ref:PL25619

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Sweetwater Grove

Tomago, NSW Ref:PL27872

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Calvary Nazareth Retirement Village

Belmont North , NSW Ref:PL27951

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BaptistCare All Saints Retirement Village

New Lambton, NSW Ref:PL27986

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Meander Village

Wyong , NSW Ref:PL27991

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Lusso Estate

Wadalba, NSW Ref:PL27993

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Marmong Waters Country Club

Booragul, NSW Ref:PL28106

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Element Fullerton Cove, Hunter Region

Fullerton Cove, NSW Ref:PL28115

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Oak Tree Retirement Village Broadmeadow

Broadmeadow , NSW Ref:PL28171

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Woodlands Grove

Wallsend, NSW Ref:PL28205

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Woodlands Place

Wallsend, NSW Ref:PL28206

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Oasis Redhead

Redhead , NSW Ref:PL28222

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Sunstrip Village

Blacksmiths , NSW Ref:PL28226

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Caroline Egan

DCM Media, agedcare101

Caroline has a wealth of experience writing within the retirement and aged care sector and is a contributing journalist for the Villages.com.au and agedcare101 blog and accompanying newsletters.

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Ian Horswill

Journalist

Ian is a journalist, writer and sub-editor for the aged care sector, working at The DCM Group. He writes for The Weekly Source, agedcare101, villages.com.au and the DCM Institute fortnightly newsletter Friday. Ian is in daily contact with CEOs of retirement living, land lease and the aged care operations and makes a new contact every week. He investigates media releases, LinkedIn and Facebook for a good source for ideas for stories.

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Lauren Broomham

Retirement and Aged Care Journalist

Lauren is a journalist for villages.com.au, agedcare101 and The Donaldson Sisters. Growing up in a big family in small town communities, she has always had a love for the written word, joining her local library at the age of six months. With over eight years' experience in writing and editing, she is a keen follower of news and current affairs with a nose for a good story.

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Jill Donaldson

Physiotherapist

Jill has been practicing as a clinical physiotherapist for 30 years. For the last 13 years she has worked solely in the Aged Care sector in more than 50 metropolitan and regional facilities. Jill has also toured care facilities in the US and Africa and is a passionate advocate for both the residents in aged care and the staff who care for them. She researches and writes for DCM Media.

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Chris Baynes

DCM Media, agedcare101

Chris has been a journalist and publisher in the retirement village and aged care sectors for 11 years. He has visited over 250 retirement villages and 50 aged care facilities both within Australia and internationally. Chris is a regular speaker at industry conferences plus is a frequent radio commentator.

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Annie Donaldson

Nurse and Carer

Annie has a long career in both nursing and the media. She has planned and co-ordinated the medical support from both international TV productions and major stadium events. In recent years she has been a primary family carer plus involved in structured carer support.

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Caroline Egan

DCM Media, agedcare101

Caroline has a wealth of experience writing within the retirement and aged care sector and is a contributing journalist for the Villages.com.au and agedcare101 blog and accompanying newsletters.

Read Profile
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Ian Horswill

Journalist

Ian is a journalist, writer and sub-editor for the aged care sector, working at The DCM Group. He writes for The Weekly Source, agedcare101, villages.com.au and the DCM Institute fortnightly newsletter Friday. Ian is in daily contact with CEOs of retirement living, land lease and the aged care operations and makes a new contact every week. He investigates media releases, LinkedIn and Facebook for a good source for ideas for stories.

Read Profile
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Lauren Broomham

Retirement and Aged Care Journalist

Lauren is a journalist for villages.com.au, agedcare101 and The Donaldson Sisters. Growing up in a big family in small town communities, she has always had a love for the written word, joining her local library at the age of six months. With over eight years' experience in writing and editing, she is a keen follower of news and current affairs with a nose for a good story.

Read Profile
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Jill Donaldson

Physiotherapist

Jill has been practicing as a clinical physiotherapist for 30 years. For the last 13 years she has worked solely in the Aged Care sector in more than 50 metropolitan and regional facilities. Jill has also toured care facilities in the US and Africa and is a passionate advocate for both the residents in aged care and the staff who care for them. She researches and writes for DCM Media.

Read Profile
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Chris Baynes

DCM Media, agedcare101

Chris has been a journalist and publisher in the retirement village and aged care sectors for 11 years. He has visited over 250 retirement villages and 50 aged care facilities both within Australia and internationally. Chris is a regular speaker at industry conferences plus is a frequent radio commentator.

Read Profile
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Annie Donaldson

Nurse and Carer

Annie has a long career in both nursing and the media. She has planned and co-ordinated the medical support from both international TV productions and major stadium events. In recent years she has been a primary family carer plus involved in structured carer support.

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