Retirement Villages Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island

Why consider retirement living in Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island

The Fleurieu Peninsula begins half-an-hour south of Adelaide at Seaford and McLaren Vale, winding around spectacular coastal views through Aldinga Beach, Cape Jervis and on to Victor Harbor. Cape Jervis is also the departure point for the regular Kangaroo Island ferry, linking towns like Kingscote, Karatta and Flinders Chase with the mainland. The laid-back lifestyle and unmatched produce of these regions make them ideal for retirement living.

  • Population (as at 2022): 58000
  • 91% Australian citizens and 35% aged 65 or older
  • Summer average temps 11°C min to 26°C max
  • Winter average temps 7°C min to 14°C max
  • Fleurieu Peninsula transport services run buses in Victor Harbor - Goolwa and Kangaroo Island. Up to 12 ferries per day to Kangaroo Island
  • LinkSA runs buses to Adelaide and a community transport scheme operates. Major roads are sealed around an hour drive to Adelaide.
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Almond Grove Retirement Village

Morphett Vale, SA Ref:PL5672

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ECH Hill Court

Victor Harbor, SA Ref:PL5713

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ECH Mervyn Graham Lodge

Victor Harbor, SA Ref:PL5737

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ECH Wilkinson Court

Victor Harbor, SA Ref:PL5764

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Morphett Vale

Morphett Vale, SA Ref:PL5182

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Levande Bay Village

Victor Harbor, SA Ref:PL20575

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Moana Mews Retirement Estate

Seaford Rise, SA Ref:PL6218

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Goolwa Thornbury Park Retirement Estate

Goolwa, SA Ref:PL20828

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Yankalilla, SA Ref:PL20937

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Levande Hillsview

Happy Valley, SA Ref:PL21860

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The Fairways - Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc

Victor Harbor, SA Ref:PL22296

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Riverside at Goolwa - Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc

Goolwa, SA Ref:PL22273

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The Braes Retirement Village

Reynella East, SA Ref:PL5416

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Life Care Murlali Village

Christie Downs, SA Ref:PL5621

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Pasadena, SA Ref:PL7022

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Kalyra McLaren Vale Vineyard Village

McLaren Vale, SA Ref:PL23489

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Hub Drive

Aberfoyle Park, SA Ref:PL23481

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Brighton Parade

Blackwood, SA Ref:PL23497

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McKay Avenue

Christies Beach, SA Ref:PL23486

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Loveday St

Goolwa, SA Ref:PL23491

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Riverview Drive

Port Noarlunga, SA Ref:PL23525

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High Street

Willunga, SA Ref:PL23528

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Resthaven Chiton Retirement Living

Hayborough, SA Ref:PL6023

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Forest Place Lifestyle Community

Happy Valley, SA Ref:PL6131

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The Parks Lifestyle Community

Pasadena, SA Ref:PL6138

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The Sands Lifestyle Community

Seaford, SA Ref:PL6140

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The Reserve Lifestyle Community

Woodcroft, SA Ref:PL6139

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Eldercare Cottage Grove Court

Woodcroft, SA Ref:PL5775

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Hackham, SA Ref:PL24286

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Christie Downs, SA Ref:PL24252

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Reynella, SA Ref:PL24439

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Living Choice Woodcroft

Woodcroft, SA Ref:PL6162

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Main Road

Blackwood, SA Ref:PL24857

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Bolton Clarke Hillside Gardens, Heathfield - retirement living

Heathfield, SA Ref:PL5264

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Living Choice Flagstaff Hill

Flagstaff Hill, SA Ref:PL25275

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Rosetta - Victor Harbour

Victor Harbor, SA Ref:PL25430

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Seachange - Goolwa

Goolwa, SA Ref:PL25429

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Kalyra McLaren Vale Village

McLaren Vale, SA Ref:PL25412

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ECH Penneys Hill Estate

Hackham, SA Ref:PL25692

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Resthaven Aberfoyle Park Retirement Living

Aberfoyle Park, SA Ref:PL25746

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Resthaven Blackwood (Brighton Parade) Retirement Living

Blackwood, SA Ref:PL25747

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Resthaven Blackwood (Main Road) Retirement Living

Blackwood, SA Ref:PL25748

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Resthaven Blackwood (Waite Street) Retirement Living

Blackwood, SA Ref:PL25749

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Alexandrina Cove

Hindmarsh Island, SA Ref:PL27875

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Victor Harbor Retirement Village

Victor Harbor, SA Ref:PL27975

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Grandview Heights Independent Living Units

Trott Park, SA Ref:PL7388

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Harbor Village

Victor Harbor, SA Ref:PL5913

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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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