The Grange Deakin

Hindmarsh Villages: Communities, Care and Locations Across the Australian Capital Territory

Hindmarsh is a family owned and operated business, started in Canberra over 45 years ago, with three retirement villages across the Australian Capital Territory. Find a Hindmarsh community near you below, or read on for costs, care details and what sets Hindmarsh apart. If you are weighing up a move out of the family home, this page is meant to give you a clear picture of how the villages work before you pick up the phone or book a visit.

Quick facts

About Hindmarsh

Hindmarsh started in Canberra in 1979, and Hindmarsh Retirement was established in 1989. Its villages now sit across south Canberra, so if you want to stay close to the city you already know, the choice is worth a look. Homes include apartments, townhouses and serviced apartments, all for people over 55. Seeing the different home types side by side is the best way to judge which one fits the way you live now and the way you expect to live in a few years.

On-site staff look after building maintenance and the village gardens. That leaves your time free for family, friends and the things you enjoy, rather than for mowing, repairs and weekend jobs around the house. Facilities differ from village to village, so you can choose the one that suits how you like to live. When you visit, ask to see the shared spaces as well as the homes, because those are the places you will use most often.

Hindmarsh is family owned and operated. The Hindmarsh family has owned the business since 1979, so the people who own it also run it. Hindmarsh describes itself as not just the operator of the villages, but a part of the village community. For a buyer, the practical question is who you can speak to and how easy they are to reach, so ask about that on your first call.

Costs & fees

For a current price, call Hindmarsh directly on 1300 884 784 or enquire through the listing for the community you're interested in. Prices are best confirmed in person or by phone, because a figure quoted on a web page can be out of date by the time you read it. When you speak to the team, ask for the full list of what you would pay to buy or enter a home and what you would pay on an ongoing basis, and ask what happens when you eventually leave. Write the answers down for each village you consider, so you can compare them fairly later.

Care & lifestyle services

Hindmarsh villages are built for independent living, so you can stay in your own home and stay independent for longer. If you need support, you can bring in your own personal carer or use external home care providers, and Hindmarsh can advise you on sourcing personal care. At The Grange Deakin, a 24-hour emergency call system links residents to on-site staff, who provide first aid assistance and coordinate emergency services. If you are looking at another village, ask what emergency arrangements apply there.

Hindmarsh does not operate residential aged care or home care services. Support is arranged at home instead, with providers you choose. That puts the choice of provider in your hands, so it is worth asking early how you would go about finding and arranging that support if your needs change.

Shared spaces include a community clubhouse, a hair salon, a village bus and community gardens. These are found across the network. Libraries and barbecue areas are common too, and some communities add a gymnasium or a cafe. The mix of facilities varies by community. If a particular facility matters to you, whether that is a gym for daily exercise or a clubhouse for catching up with friends, confirm that it is at the village you are considering before you make up your mind.

What makes Hindmarsh different

Hindmarsh is a family business that started in Canberra and has stayed local, with villages across south Canberra. It also brings design, development and construction skills in-house, so the business that creates a village is the one that runs it. For you, that means a family business behind your village, from the build to the daily running. It is a useful point to raise on a visit, since you can ask directly how decisions about the village are made.

Hindmarsh opened The Grange Deakin in 1989.

Last updated: October 2026.