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Churches of Christ Retirement Villages: Communities, Care and Locations Across Queensland and Victoria

Churches of Christ is a not-for-profit retirement living operator with more than 140 years' experience and 23 communities across Queensland and Victoria. Find a Churches of Christ community near you below, or read on for costs, care details and what sets Churches of Christ apart. If you are thinking about downsizing, the sections below are meant to help you decide what to ask, what to see and what to compare before you arrange a visit.

Quick facts

About Churches of Christ

Churches of Christ opened its first retirement village in 1966. Today more than 1,200 residents live in 1,100 villas, units and apartments across Queensland and Victoria. Some communities focus on independent living, while others combine homes with serviced apartments on the same site. For someone downsizing, that range is worth exploring, because the type of home and the surroundings can differ from one community to the next, and the right fit depends on how you want to live.

Maintenance is covered inside and outside your home, unlike providers that only look after the grounds and exterior. Each community has a dedicated maintenance team, so your home stays safe and the surrounds stay beautiful. Amenities and activities vary by community. When you visit, ask what a typical week looks like and ask to see the shared spaces, so you can picture how you would use them.

Churches of Christ is a foundation member of the Retirement Living Code of Conduct, the retirement living industry's own voluntary code setting standards for how operators treat residents. That means you know the standards it has signed up to before you visit. Churches of Christ is a not-for-profit provider. When you compare operators, it helps to ask who runs the community you are considering and how you would reach them.

Costs & fees

For a current price, call Churches of Christ directly on 3327 1600 or enquire through the listing for the community you're interested in. When you make contact, it helps to have your questions ready and to ask for the details in writing, so you can set one community against another on the same terms. Take your time reading the paperwork, and consider asking a family member or trusted adviser to read it with you before you decide anything.

Care & lifestyle services

You can stay independent in your own home for longer, with support added as your needs change. If you're eligible for government-funded home care, Churches of Christ's qualified carers and registered nurses can visit your Queensland home to help with housework and health care. It is worth thinking early about what support you might want in future, since your answer shapes which community suits you best.

Most communities sit alongside one of Churches of Christ's aged care homes, or have one nearby. Serviced apartments are available only at some communities, so it is worth asking at each community you shortlist. Put that question directly during a visit, and ask how extra support would be arranged if your circumstances changed.

Every community has landscaped grounds, and some add a pool, gym, library or BBQ area, with the mix varying by community. Larger communities also have on-site staff and a 24/7 emergency call system. Check which of these features the community you like actually has, rather than assuming they are all the same. A short list of what matters most to you, whether that is company, activity or quiet, is a handy yardstick for each visit.

What makes Churches of Christ different

Churches of Christ gives you a choice of setting and home type from one operator: metro, regional and coastal communities across Queensland and Victoria. With 23 communities to choose from, you can look in the area you already know. If your home has not sold within 12 months of being vacated, Churches of Christ buys it back. That puts a clear limit on the wait for you or your family. Having a single operator across many locations can also make comparing options simpler.

More than 1,200 residents already call a Churches of Christ community home, and the not-for-profit has been serving Australians for generations. It is also a foundation member of the Retirement Living Code of Conduct. Those are concrete points you can raise when you phone or visit, and they give you something specific to ask about.

Last updated: October 2026.