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Designed to offer all the comforts of home, the Alfa allows you to discover the simple joys of easy living. Step inside to the cosy, classic open-plan living, dining and kitchen space which expands the full length of the home.
Whether you're chopping, whisking, baking or rolling in the kitchen, you'll be doing it in style with premium stainless steel appliances, stone-top island bench and a large walk-in pantry.
Starring a plush master bedroom with street-front views, a generous walk-in robe and tasteful ensuite, getting your beauty sleep will be easier than ever!
| Type of Dwellings |
Low-Rise Development |
|---|---|
| Year Established | 2023 |
| Minimum Dwelling Price | $449,000.00 |
| Maximum Dwelling Price | $935,000.00 |
Live bigger at Lifestyle St Leonards The Shores restoring balance to your life and leaving out unnecessary noise to focus on yourself.
Downsize without compromise in perfectly designed, low-maintenance homes, designed for better retirement living.
Designed with wellness initiatives in mind to elevate your life even further. With activities such as pilates, a 25-metre pool and a spa.
Enjoy the safety, security and peace of mind of our private & gated retirement community that welcomes friends and families.
Find out why Lifestyle Communities is Geelong & The Bellarine's leading retirement village with a collective of village residents enjoying their downsized & retirement living amongst beautiful home designs and so much more.
Explore a world class lifestyle near Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Torquay and Geelong.
About Lifestyle Communities
For almost 20 years, Lifestyle Communities has lived and breathed the wants and needs of the downsizer homeowner; consistently refining our approach, communities, and homes to not only meet your needs – but exceed them! Our mission has always been to float the boat of working, semi-retired, and retired people to live a life of luxury and security at a truly affordable price. Discover how much bigger life can be when you downsize to a Lifestyle Community.
Discover how much bigger life can be when you downsize to a Lifestyle Community.
Contact our Lifestyle Consultant, to find out more!
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Last updated: June 2026
Reviewed by Villages.com.au team
Lifestyle Communities operates over-50s land lease communities across Victoria, offering affordable home ownership, site fees and lifestyle amenities in managed communities. We will cover Lifestyle Communities locations, land lease living, costs, amenities and key considerations, helping you compare Lifestyle Communities on villages.com.au and decide whether land lease living suits your retirement plans.
Lifestyle Communities creates affordable communities designed for over-50s homeowners seeking a more active and connected way of living.
The villages.com.au operator page describes Lifestyle Communities as focused on honesty, transparency, trust, respect, mateship, security and vibrant community living.
Lifestyle Communities should be described as an over-50s land lease community operator, not as a residential aged care provider.
Lifestyle Communities listings on villages.com.au are concentrated in Victoria, including Melbourne growth areas, regional centres and coastal lifestyle locations.
Region | Example Locations | Living Options |
Melbourne metro and growth areas | Cranbourne East, Tarneit, Wollert, Chelsea Heights, Officer, Clyde North | Over-50s land lease villas and homes |
Regional / coastal Victoria | Warragul, Hastings, Shepparton, Cowes, Phillip Island, Bellarine, Geelong, Ocean Grove | Land lease communities and lifestyle homes |
Availability, home prices and amenities vary by community, so it’s best to should check individual villages.com.au listings before enquiring.
Lifestyle Communities primarily offers land lease communities for people aged over 50.
In a land lease community, residents generally own the home and lease the land or site it sits on, rather than buying the underlying land.
Living Option | Best For | Notes |
Land lease homes | Over-50s buyers wanting home ownership in a managed community | Core Lifestyle Communities model |
Villas and houses | Downsizers wanting lower-maintenance living with shared facilities | Common in villages.com.au listings |
Over-55s developments | People wanting active lifestyle living and community connection | Listed across many Lifestyle Communities properties |
Lifestyle Communities is not a residential aged care provider; its focus is independent land lease lifestyle living.
Costs depend on the home, location, site agreement, site fees and current availability.
Villages.com.au listings show a range of Lifestyle Communities prices, including homes in Cranbourne East, Warragul, Hastings, Tarneit, Shepparton, Wollert and Phillip Island.
Cost Type | What It Means | What to Check |
Home purchase price | The upfront cost to buy the home | Current listing price, bedrooms and inclusions |
Site fees | Regular payments for leasing the land/site | Amount, inclusions and future increases |
Utilities and personal costs | Power, water, internet, insurance and household costs | Which costs are separate from site fees |
Exit and resale terms | Rules when selling or leaving | Resale process, capital gains and contract conditions |
Buyers should confirm site fees, resale rules and any exit or administration costs before signing, and seek independent legal and financial advice.
Lifestyle Communities are designed around activity, security, mateship and community connection.
Villages.com.au listings mention features such as on-site managers, resident committees, front gate or lobby monitors, village buses, boat or caravan storage, high-speed broadband, walkable access to shops or transport, bars, vegetable gardens and pay TV in selected communities.
Over-50s land lease lifestyle communities
Victorian metro, regional and coastal locations
Village buses and storage in many communities
Resident committees and security features
High-speed broadband in listed communities
Social, active and lower-maintenance living
View all villages and aged care facilities of Lifestyle Communities
Over 55s Development, Retirement Village, On-site Manager, Residents Committee, CCTV Security, Walk to Shops, Village Bus, Vegetable Gardens, Storage for Boats/Caravans, High Speed Internet, Access to local public transport
Over 55s Development, Retirement Village, On-site Manager, Residents Committee, Resident Front Gate/Lobby Monitor, Walk to Shops, Village Bus, Storage for Boats/Caravans, High Speed Internet, Access to local public transport
Over 55s Development, Retirement Village, On-site Manager, Residents Committee, Resident Front Gate/Lobby Monitor, Village Bus, Vegetable Gardens, Storage for Boats/Caravans, High Speed Internet, Access to local public transport
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