Escape the hustle and bustle of city living and discover your own slice of paradise at Sandy Shores - Salamander Bay. Nestled in the tranquil suburb of Salamander Bay in NSW, this beautiful residential community offers the perfect blend of comfortable living, natural serenity, and modern convenience.

Operated by Hometown Australia, Sandy Shores - Salamander Bay delivers an exceptional living experience with a range of high-quality facilities and amenities. Relax and unwind at the community clubhouse which features a swimming pool, barbecue area, and fully-equipped gym. Take a stroll through the beautifully landscaped gardens or enjoy a game of lawn bowls with new friends.

Designed to suit a variety of lifestyles, Sandy Shores - Salamander Bay offers a range of modern and stylish homes to choose from. Whether you're seeking a spacious family home or a cozy retirement abode, you'll find it here.

Located just moments away from the pristine beaches of Port Stephens, a thriving retail precinct, and a range of quality medical facilities, Sandy Shores - Salamander Bay truly is the perfect place to call home. With its idyllic coastal lifestyle, modern amenities, and welcoming community, it's time to start living your best life at Sandy Shores - Salamander Bay.

Hometown Australia Over 50s Lifestyle Communities: Locations, Costs and Lifestyle

Last updated: June 2026
Reviewed by Villages.com.au team

Hometown Australia operates over 50s land lease and lifestyle communities across Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia. This guide explains Hometown Australia locations, home ownership, site fees, lifestyle amenities and key considerations, helping you compare Hometown Australia communities on villages.com.au and decide whether land lease living suits your retirement plans.

About Hometown Australia

Hometown Australia is an over 50s lifestyle community operator focused on land lease living, community facilities and low-maintenance homes for downsizers and retirees.

The operator builds on the experience of Hometown America, which villages.com.au describes as one of the largest owners and operators of land lease communities in the United States.

Hometown in Australia is home to approximately 12,000 residents in over 60 communities.

Hometown Australia promotes active lifestyle communities with quality amenities, professional management, resident involvement and well-maintained living environments.

Hometown Australia Locations

Hometown Australia communities listed on villages.com.au are concentrated in Queensland and New South Wales, with South Australia also listed on the operator website as a community search category.

Many communities are in coastal, regional and outer-metro locations, which may suit people looking to downsize while staying close to beaches, shopping, transport or familiar local areas.

Always check individual listings on villages.com.au, as availability, pricing, dwelling numbers and community features vary by location.

Living Options at Hometown Australia

Hometown Australia mainly offers land lease communities for people aged over 50.

In a land lease community, residents generally own their home while leasing the land or site it sits on, rather than buying the land itself.

Hometown Australia should not be described as a residential aged care provider. Its communities are lifestyle and land lease communities, not aged care homes.

What Does It Cost to Live in a Hometown Australia Community?

The cost of living in a Hometown Australia community depends on the home, location, site agreement, fees and availability.

Some villages.com.au listings show home prices, while others are marked price on application. Current prices should be checked on the individual listing before publishing or enquiring.

Hometown Australia promotes land lease benefits including no stamp duty, retaining capital gains, no exit fees and no council fees, but buyers should confirm the exact terms in the contract and seek independent advice.

Lifestyle & Amenities

Hometown Australia communities are designed for people who want an active, social and low-maintenance lifestyle.

Amenities vary by community, but villages.com.au listings mention features such as on-site managers, resident committees, village buses, cafes, unlicensed bars, CCTV security, community TV, vegetable gardens, high-speed broadband, storage for boats or caravans and walking access to shops or transport.

• Over 50s community environment

• Low-maintenance homes

• Community amenities and social activities

• On-site management in selected communities

• Resident committees in selected communities

• Boat or caravan storage in selected communities

• Access to shops or transport in selected locations

Because facilities differ by community, please compare the specific Hometown Australia listing rather than assuming every location has the same amenities.

Pros and Cons of Hometown Australia Communities

How Hometown Australia Compares to Other Operators

Hometown Australia is most relevant to those comparing over 50s land lease and lifestyle community operators rather than traditional retirement village operators.

Use this comparison as a starting point only. Costs, contracts, site fees, amenities and resale conditions should be checked community by community.

Is Hometown Australia Right for You?

Hometown Australia may be suitable if you:

• Are aged over 50 and want a lifestyle community

• Prefer a land lease model rather than a traditional retirement village contract

• Want to own your home while leasing the land/site

• Are comparing communities in Queensland, New South Wales or South Australia

• Want amenities, social connection and lower-maintenance living

Hometown Australia 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

How to Enquire or Book a Tour

To compare Hometown Australia communities, browse Hometown Australia listings on villages.com.au and open the individual community pages that match your preferred location.

Check current availability, home price, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, site fees, community amenities, storage options, public transport access and enquiry options. You can also contact Hometown Australia directly to ask about tours, contracts and current homes for sale.

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