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Ingenia Lifestyle Ettalong Beach is in a great location for a lifestyle of rest, relaxation and recreation. Make every day feel like a holiday and love your over 55s coastal lifestyle!
As a resident you will have access to the resort-style facilities and lifestyle programs.
You’ve found a great place to enjoy relaxing, socialising and living life in style! We know you’ll love the financial and lifestyle benefits and invite you to contact us today.
Last updated: June 2026
Reviewed by Villages.com.au team
Ingenia Lifestyle operates over-55s land lease communities across New South Wales, South East Queensland and Victoria. Here we cover Ingenia Lifestyle locations, home ownership, site fees, amenities and key considerations, helping you compare Ingenia Lifestyle communities on villages.com.au and decide whether land lease living suits your retirement plans.
Ingenia Lifestyle was formed by Ingenia, a creator of modern lifestyle communities in some of Australia’s picturesque locations.
Ingenia Lifestyle focuses on over-55s communities built around independence, wellbeing and active living.
Villages.com.au describes Ingenia Lifestyle as offering flexible living options where residents can own a new home with minimal upkeep.
More than 2,500 Australian seniors currently call an Ingenia Lifestyle community home, according to villages.com.au operator copy.
Ingenia Lifestyle communities listed on villages.com.au are located throughout New South Wales, South East Queensland and Victoria.
Ingenia includes coastal, regional and outer-metro communities, including established communities and newer lifestyle developments.
State / Region | Example Locations | Living Options |
NSW | Halekulani, Morisset, Ettalong Beach, Cessnock, Emu Plains, Lake Conjola, Budgewoi, Anna Bay, Woolgoolga, Bobs Farm, Fullerton Cove, Blueys Beach | Over-55s land lease homes, villas and lifestyle communities |
Queensland | Chambers Flat, Bethania, Burpengary, Urangan, Forest Glen, Victoria Point, Innes Park | Land lease homes and over-55s lifestyle communities |
Victoria | Over-55s land lease and lifestyle communities |
Availability, home prices and amenities vary by community, so you should check individual villages.com.au listings before enquiring.
Ingenia Lifestyle primarily offers land lease communities for people aged over 55.
In a land lease community, residents generally own their home and lease the land or site it sits on, instead of buying the underlying land.
Living Option | Best For | Notes |
Land lease homes | Over-55s buyers wanting to own a home in a managed community | Core Ingenia Lifestyle model |
Lifestyle community villas | Downsizers wanting low-maintenance living and shared amenities | Listed across many Ingenia Lifestyle communities |
New home releases | Buyers looking for modern homes in newer communities | Several listings refer to future releases or new homes |
Over-55s developments | People wanting independent lifestyle living with community connection | Some villages.com.au listings use over-55s development terminology |
Ingenia Lifestyle communities are lifestyle and land lease communities, not residential aged care homes.
The cost of living in an Ingenia Lifestyle community depends on the home, location, community, site agreement, fees and current availability.
Villages.com.au listings show a wide range of home prices across Ingenia Lifestyle communities, from more affordable established homes to premium new homes in coastal or high-demand locations.
Cost Type | What It Means | What to Check |
Home purchase price | The upfront cost to buy the home | Current listing price, home size, inclusions and availability |
Site or weekly fees | Regular payments for leasing the land/site and community services | Amount, inclusions and future increases |
Utilities and personal costs | Power, water, internet, insurance and personal expenses | Which costs are separate from site fees |
Exit and resale terms | Rules when selling or leaving the community | Resale process, capital gains, fees and contract conditions |
Because land lease contracts differ from traditional retirement village contracts, buyers should confirm site fees, resale rules and any exit or administration costs before signing.
Independent legal and financial advice is recommended before committing to an Ingenia Lifestyle home or site agreement.
Ingenia Lifestyle communities are designed for over-55s who want independence, community connection and lower-maintenance living.
Villages.com.au listings mention features such as on-site managers, resident front gate or lobby monitors, village buses, vegetable gardens, storage for boats or caravans, bars, walkable access to shops or transport and high-speed broadband in selected communities.
Over-55s land lease lifestyle communities
Modern homes with lower maintenance
Coastal, regional and outer-metro locations
Village buses or community facilities in selected communities
Boat or caravan storage in selected communities
Active living, wellbeing and social connection
Amenities differ between communities, so it’s best to should compare the specific Ingenia Lifestyle listing rather than assuming every location has the same facilities.
Pros | Considerations |
Clear over-55s land lease lifestyle focus | Land lease contracts should be reviewed carefully |
Communities across NSW, South East QLD and Victoria | Availability and pricing vary by location |
Residents can own the home with less upkeep | Residents usually lease the land/site rather than owning it |
Strong lifestyle and active living positioning | Not a residential aged care provider |
Wide range of coastal and lifestyle locations | Site fees and resale terms need to be understood before purchase |
Use operator comparisons as a starting point only. Costs, contracts, site fees, amenities and resale conditions should be checked community by community.
Ingenia Lifestyle may be suitable if you:
Are aged over 55 and want a lifestyle community
Prefer land lease living rather than a traditional retirement village contract
Want to own your home while leasing the land or site
Are comparing communities in NSW, South East Queensland or Victoria
Want community amenities, independence and lower-maintenance living
Ingenia Lifestyle may be less suitable if you:
Need residential aged care or clinical support
Want to own both the home and the land
Prefer a traditional retirement village contract
Do not want ongoing site or land lease fees
To compare Ingenia Lifestyle communities, browse Ingenia Lifestyle listings on villages.com.au and open the community pages that match your preferred location.
Check current availability, home price, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, site fees, amenities, storage options, transport access and enquiry options. You can also contact Ingenia Lifestyle directly to ask about tours, contracts and current homes for sale.
View all villages and aged care facilities of Ingenia Lifestyle
Over 55s Development, On-site manager, Bar (unlicensed), Village bus, Storage for boat / caravans
Over 55s Development, On-site manager, Village bus
Manufactured Community Park, On-site manager, Resident front gate / lobby monitor, Hairdresser, Walk to shops, Village bus, Storage for boat / caravans, Walk to transport
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