Living in a retirement village makes life easier and allows you to make the most of your retirement, whether it’s enjoying village life and social activities, locking up and leaving for a trip away, or just relaxing in the comfort and security of your new home.
We’ve been creating retirement communities with your comfort and enjoyment in mind for over 50 years. With 29 independent living villages across NSW the ACT and Qld, there’s always something to enjoy at an IRT community.
Many of our residents say they have become more active, more confident and enjoy a greater social life since moving into an IRT retirement village.
A retirement village is a purpose-built community designed for you to spend more time doing the things you love.
Our supportive team will take care of the daily maintenance and help make your life a breeze.
All of our retirement villages have various security measures in place, from in-home 24/7 security systems to access control to building.
Meet new people and make new friends through shared events, communal spaces and social activities.
From Southern Sydney and the Sutherland Shire to Western Sydney, explore our five retirement village communities across the region. Each village offers a unique living experience, ensuring that you’ll find the perfect place to call home.
From the leafy residential suburbs with escarpment views to stunning coastal towns and nearby beaches, choose from a wide range of purpose-built retirement villages in the Illawarra, from Woonona to Kiama.
From the serene coastal vibes of St Georges Basin and Culburra to the vibrant communities of Nowra, Batemans Bay and Dalmeny, our retirement living options on the South Coast of New South Wales are as diverse as they are picturesque.
Take advantage of a beautiful natural setting with fantastic uninterrupted lakeside views on the tranquil shores of Lake Ginninderra, when choosing our retirement village in Canberra.
Take your pick of leafy residential suburbs, beautiful seaside towns, scenic forest settings or tranquil parklands when choosing from our four retirement villages across Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
As part of our 2021 Customer Experience Survey, we asked over 1000 of our residents what they thought about living in a IRT retirement village.
Over 90% of our residents told us they feel safe and secure in their retirement village community.
Over 97% of our residents feel connected to their retirement village community.
Over 87% of our residents would recommend their local IRT retirement village to a friend.
Whether you want to keep active with exercise classes, share a BBQ with friends or simply relax at home, there's always something to enjoy at an IRT retirement village.
Moving into a retirement village can be a great way to kick back and enjoy life in your later years but with so many different options out there it can be confusing to figure out the right solution for you.
We understand that it can be difficult to know where to start your retirement journey. To help you get started, we’ve answered some of your most commonly asked questions.
If you want to downsize your home and upsize your life, IRT is the experienced retirement village provider you can trust. Our friendly team and service networks make independent living a breeze. Experience the possibilities at IRT.
We’ve been creating retirement communities for more than 50 years, with more than 30 villages across NSW, ACT and Qld.
Discover how easy life can be with an IRT Retirement Village Manager and team.
As a not-for-profit community provider, we put people first.
Find service providers you can trust, with the IRT network advantage.
You’ll feel confident and assured when moving in to an IRT retirement village, with clear and transparent costs and pricing options explained.
Prior to your move into the village, we will provide a detailed calculation of the costs you can anticipate for both entering and exiting the community.
If you’re not happy after moving in to your new community, we’ll refund your ingoing contribution within 90 days, minus rent for the time you stayed in the village.
You won’t pay any stamp duty on your home in an IRT retirement village in NSW, Qld or the ACT.
When you decide to leave the community, you won’t be asked to pay any expenses associated with the refurbishment, marketing or sale of your home.
At IRT, we want to make it as easy as possible to understand the costs of living in a retirement village, and we’re here to help you each step of the way. We’ve broken down the costs into three easy-to-understand stages.
Find out everything you need to know about retirement living
A retirement village is a community of people of at least 55 years of age living in homes specifically designed to make life easier and more enjoyable. You live independently in your own home while enjoying the benefits of community living. Site maintenance and landscaping is taken care of, there are communal areas and you can usually access support such as home care services. A retirement village is not an aged care centre.
No, your home is generally not furnished. Villas, apartments and units are usually sold unfurnished, but we do sometimes show furnished pictures on our website or in our sales materials to help give you a sense of what it can look like with furniture and decor. At certain villages, however, furniture may be available for purchase (for example, IRT Macarthur).
The majority of our homes come pre-installed with whitegoods! This may include a fridge, washing machine or dryer, but it varies from site to site and home to home so check with your sales consultant to find out more.
There are a few common signs that you may need to downsize and consider a retirement village:
IRT villages no longer involve waitlists for potential residents, instead you can simply join a free expression of interest list and we’ll keep you up-to-date with available homes and events such as open days. To join, simply fill out our form on our website here or call us on 134 478 and one of our friendly team members will help you get all the info about the village and we’ll keep you updated as homes become available.
No, IRT grants you a lease or licence to occupy your home. This gives you a variety of options to better suit your financial circumstances. These options may vary from village to village (and even state to state), so speak to your sales consultant to find the option that works best for you.
Many villages allow you to have small pets, but they need to be approved before you move in. What’s allowed varies from village to village, and in some cases pets aren’t allowed at all, so it’s always best to check with the specific village you’re considering before moving in.
Yes, you can. You just need to ensure you obtain written approval from the village manager before going ahead.
