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Ingenia Gardens Communities: Communities, Care and Locations Across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria

Ingenia Gardens offers pet-friendly retirement living, with 19 communities across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Find an Ingenia Gardens community near you below, or read on for costs, care details and what sets Ingenia Gardens apart. This page is written for people weighing up a move, so it focuses on what each fact means for your decision and what to ask before you commit.

Quick facts

About Ingenia Gardens

Ingenia Gardens runs 19 communities across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. They sit along Australia's east coast, so you can look for a location that suits you and your family. Homes are self-contained and suit singles and couples. If you are deciding between a few places, a useful first step is to work out which state and area you would like to live in, then look at the communities listed there.

Residents rent their home, and Ingenia Gardens takes care of the maintenance and gardens. That leaves more of your week for friends, family and the activities each community runs, which is often what people hope to gain when they downsize. Amenities and activities vary by community, so ask what is on offer at the ones you shortlist and, where you can, visit before deciding.

Ingenia Communities Group owns Ingenia Gardens. The Group is an owner, operator and developer of seniors housing communities. Knowing who stands behind a community is one useful piece of context when you compare your options.

Costs & fees

Prices are best confirmed directly rather than assumed from a general figure, so this page does not quote one. When you ask, it helps to have a clear idea of the home you want and the community you prefer. For a current price, call Ingenia Gardens directly on 1800 44 54 64 or enquire through the listing for the community you're interested in. Ask for the details in writing so you can compare them calmly at home and, if you wish, go through them with family or an adviser.

Care & lifestyle services

Ingenia Gardens communities are built for independent living, so you stay in your own home for longer. When your needs change, you add support at home: an emergency call system can be installed in your unit, a concierge-style service connects you with the level of help you need, and approved providers manage funded home care. Planning for that support early, while you are well, means you know how to arrange it if the time comes.

Ingenia Gardens communities are designed for people who can live independently and do not require daily care services. You can bring a home care package you already hold, and a complimentary health and wellbeing co-ordination service is provided. If you expect to need regular help, ask each community how that arrangement would work for you in practice.

Community centres, leisure facilities and planned activities give you plenty of ways to meet your neighbours, and a communal dining room brings people together. The mix of facilities varies by community, so treat any list as a guide and confirm what a particular community offers. Think about which facilities you would use every week, because those matter more than a long list of extras.

What makes Ingenia Gardens different

Your weekly rent covers rates, security and water as well, so you have fewer separate household bills to manage. There are no expensive up-front fees, which keeps the cost of moving in low. With 19 communities along the east coast, you have a real choice of location. For someone who is still deciding where to live, that makes it easier to compare several settings side by side.

Residents back this up: 85% are satisfied overall, with a 90% rating for the way the community is managed, based on the 2025 resident survey. Figures like these are a useful starting point for your research, though they are only a starting point. They tell you how residents rated their experience, and you still need to judge each community for yourself.

Last updated: October 2026.