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Allam Land Lease Communities: Communities, Care and Locations

Allam has been building homes across New South Wales and Victoria since 1991, and now offers a lifestyle community for people aged 55 and over. Find an Allam community near you below, or read on for costs, care details and what sets Allam apart. If you are weighing up a move into a land lease community, this page sets out the main points in plain terms, so you can decide what to ask and what to compare before you pick up the phone or book a visit.

Quick facts

About Allam

Allam's first venture into 55+ lifestyle communities draws on a homebuilding business that already spans two states. Land lease homes are at Monterey, while turnkey house-and-land and land-only homes are across New South Wales and Victoria. 155 residents had already made the move as at April 2025. For anyone considering downsizing, that figure gives a sense of how many households have already chosen this way of living, though it is worth speaking to residents yourself to hear how they find it day to day.

Residents own their home and lease the land it sits on. Allam looks after the footpaths, the common areas and the clubhouse, which leaves your time free for friends, hobbies and getting out and about. Amenities and activities vary by community, so check what is on offer at the community you are looking at rather than assuming it will match another one. Seeing the grounds and shared spaces in person is the best way to judge whether they suit the way you like to spend your days.

Allam's lifestyle community is brought to you by Allam Property Group, which Barney Allam founded in 1991. The business is fully Australian owned, and its family heritage continues today. When you compare operators, it is reasonable to ask who stands behind the community and how long they have been building homes.

Costs & fees

For a current price, call Allam directly on 0475 111 575 or enquire through the listing for the community you're interested in. Asking for the price in writing, along with a clear explanation of what the cost covers, makes it easier to compare Allam against other options on your shortlist. It also helps to put your questions together before you call.

Care & lifestyle services

Allam is built around independent living, so you can stay in your own home and keep your routine for longer. Care is not provided in-house, and external care providers are welcome to visit the community, so you can bring in help as your needs change. Many people find it reassuring to know they can arrange support at home themselves, and it is worth thinking ahead about what that would look like for you.

Monterey has no on-site aged care or serviced apartments. The focus is on living independently at home, with the support you arrange visiting you there. If you expect to need more hands-on care in future, ask what that would mean for staying in your home and how you would go about arranging it.

Residents enjoy a clubhouse and leisure facilities, and use of the leisure facilities is included at no extra cost. The mix of amenities and activities varies by community. When you visit, take a look at the clubhouse and leisure facilities and ask how residents use them, since these shared spaces are a big part of everyday life.

What makes Allam different

Allam's land lease model means no exit fees when you sell, and you keep 100% of the capital gains. Your home is your asset, so the growth in its value stays with you. For many downsizers, exit fees and who benefits from a sale are among the biggest questions, so it is worth asking Allam to explain exactly how selling works and to put the answer in writing.

Allam Homes, an independently assessed 4 Gold Star builder, builds the homes, so the quality of your home has an outside rating behind it. A builder rating is useful to know about, and you can still inspect a home yourself and ask what is included before you commit.

Allam's track record runs across New South Wales and Victoria, and Monterey's 4.1 out of 5 stars from 16 Google reviews shows how reviewers rate that community. Reading those reviews before you visit, then comparing them with what you see and hear from residents in person, gives you a fuller picture than any single number.

Last updated: October 2026.