Retirement Villages Southern Downs

Why consider retirement living in Southern Downs

The Southern Downs, part of the larger Darling Downs, is less than two hours south-west of Brisbane, extending further south to the border with NSW. Centred on Warwick and Stanthorpe, the area reaches north towards the garden city of Toowoomba. For those retirees looking to retire to an area with support, towns and cities are also well served by GPs and health clinics. The area experiences surprisingly cool weather for Queensland due to its elevation, though summer days can still be hot – what is known as a subtropical highland climate.

  • Population (as at 2022): 42000
  • 89% Australian citizens and 26% aged 65 or older
  • Summer average temps 15°C min to 28°C max
  • Winter average temps 1°C min to 17°C max
  • Sealed roads connect main centres. Warwick local buses are administered by Translinkwith regional buses also operating. Brisbane is 2hrs east via the Cunningham Hwy.
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Yukana Retirement Village

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Yukana Retirement Village

Toowoomba City, QLD Ref:PL7001

  • Retirement Village
  • Serviced Apartments
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Carport
  • Direct Garage Access
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Level access
  • 24hr Medical Alert External

2

Vacancies

81

Dwellings

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  • Retirement Village
  • Serviced Apartments
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Carport
  • Direct Garage Access
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Level access
  • 24hr Medical Alert External
Carinity Brownesholme

Highfields, QLD Ref:PL5565

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BlueCare Acacia Gardens Retirement Village

Toowoomba City, QLD Ref:PL20091

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TriCare Willow Glen Retirement Community

Toowoomba City, QLD Ref:PL6810

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Jubilee Gardens

Allora, QLD Ref:PL20347

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Glenvale Villas

Toowoomba City, QLD Ref:PL5877

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Oxford Crest Toowoomba

Toowoomba City, QLD Ref:PL6298

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Bolton Clarke Westhaven, Toowoomba - retirement living

Toowoomba City, QLD Ref:PL20401

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Brodribb Retirement Village

Toowoomba City, QLD Ref:PL5532

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Ningana Retirement Village

Dalby, QLD Ref:PL20727

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Northridge Haven Retirement Village

Toowoomba City, QLD Ref:PL20725

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Churches of Christ Regency Park Retirement Village

Warwick, QLD Ref:PL5613

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The Glebe – Toowoomba

Drayton, QLD Ref:PL20758

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Kingfisher Gardens

Toowoomba City, QLD Ref:PL6031

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Churches of Christ Crows Nest Retirement Village

Crows Nest, QLD Ref:PL5603

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Churches of Christ Nubeena Retirement Village

Toowoomba City, QLD Ref:PL5612

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Oak Tree Retirement Village Toowoomba – Baker St

Toowoomba City, QLD Ref:PL23471

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Drayton Villas Retirement Village

Toowoomba City, QLD Ref:PL7469

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Oak Tree Retirement Village Warwick

Warwick, QLD Ref:PL6273

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The Village on the Downs

Toowoomba City, QLD Ref:PL6779

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Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba

Cranley, QLD Ref:PL24030

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Village Court Gardens Retirement Living

Glenvale, QLD Ref:PL5836

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Oak Tree Retirement Village Goondiwindi

Goondiwindi, QLD Ref:PL24426

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BlueCare Ardmore Retirement Village

Stanthorpe, QLD Ref:PL24466

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Churches of Christ Assisi Court Retirement Village

Newtown, QLD Ref:PL9214

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Churches of Christ Kilkivan Retirement Village

Newtown, QLD Ref:PL9245

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Oak Tree Retirement Village Toowoomba – Platz St

Darling Heights, QLD Ref:PL25135

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Seachange Toowoomba

Harristown, QLD Ref:PL25257

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Churches of Christ Warwick Aged Care Service

Warwick, QLD Ref:PL12879

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The Ninth Middle Ridge in Toowoomba

Middle Ridge, QLD Ref:PL25314

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Living Gems Toowoomba

Glenvale, QLD Ref:PL25361

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Toowoomba Fairways Country Club

Cotswold Hills, QLD Ref:PL25617

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Gemlife Highfields

Highfields, QLD Ref:PL25653

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Stockland Halcyon Ridge

Glenvale, QLD Ref:PL28116

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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.

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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.

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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