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Sundale Retirement Communities: Communities, Care and Locations Across Queensland

Sundale is a not-for-profit provider of retirement living, with more than 60 years' experience and four Sunshine Coast communities. If you are considering a move to the Sunshine Coast, this page gives you a clear starting point for comparing what Sundale offers. Find a Sundale community near you below, or read on for costs, care details and what sets Sundale apart.

Quick facts

About Sundale

Sundale has four retirement communities, all on the Sunshine Coast. Homes come as villas, apartments and units, so you can choose the size and style that suits the way you want to live. Thinking about how much space you really need, and how much upkeep you want to take on, is a good way to narrow the choice. Some communities sit alongside a residential care centre on the same site, which puts care close to home. If that matters to you, ask which communities have it and how it is arranged.

Most retirement living homes are offered under a lease or licence arrangement. At Coolum Waters, staff on hand look after gardening and maintenance, which leaves you more time for family, friends and the things you enjoy. This is worth asking about at any community you visit, so you know what is looked after for you. Amenities and activities vary from community to community, and wellness programs are part of what Sundale provides, helping you stay active and well. It is worth asking what is on offer at the community you like, and whether the programs would suit your interests.

Sundale is run by Sundale Ltd, a not-for-profit public benevolent institution. It has served Queensland since 1963, and its work spans in-home care, retirement living and residential aged care. Because it is a not-for-profit organisation, you can ask how it describes its purpose and how it looks after residents, and compare that with other providers.

Costs & fees

For retirement living, you pay an ingoing contribution for the right to reside, plus ongoing fees for village services, and potentially an exit fee when you leave. Because those three parts add up over time, it is worth asking about each one rather than looking only at the headline price. When you ask, request the figures for the specific home you are considering and compare them with the other communities on your list. For a current price, call Sundale directly on 1800 786 325 or enquire through the listing for the community you're interested in.

Care & lifestyle services

Retirement living at Sundale is built around independence, so you live in your own home and stay independent for longer. As your needs change, Sundale can connect you with in-home support, and care is delivered by Sundale once you have been approved for it. If you think you may need support in future, ask what the approval step involves and how long it can take, so you are not caught out later.

Some communities have a residential care centre on the same site, offering 24/7 residential care, so round-the-clock help can be close by. For many people, knowing that help is nearby is a real comfort, even if they do not need it today. It is worth asking about care at each community you consider, including what is offered on site and how it is arranged. Putting these questions to each community helps you compare them on equal terms.

Residents enjoy landscaped gardens, community centres, social activities and recreation programs, which make it easy to meet neighbours and keep busy. The mix varies by community, so visit if you can and picture how the shared spaces would fit into your week.

What makes Sundale different

Sundale offers independent retirement living, in-home support and 24/7 residential aged care, all delivered by Sundale. That range matters if your needs change in the years ahead, because you can think about your future needs now rather than starting a new search later. Four communities across the Sunshine Coast come with extensive shared amenities and services. Sale prices for available homes are published on the listing, so you can compare before you call. Looking at those prices first helps you shortlist the homes that are worth an enquiry.

Sundale is a not-for-profit provider with a long record in Queensland.

Last updated: October 2026.