Retirement villages are becoming an increasingly attractive option for older Australians seeking independence with added security and support. These communities provide private, low-maintenance living, removing the stress of yard work and property upkeep. Many villages feature on-site amenities, social events, and wellness programs that encourage active, healthy ageing. Families weighing retirement villages alongside aged care options often benefit from our transition to long-term care services.
A key benefit of retirement village living is the ability to access higher levels of care within the same community as health needs evolve. This continuity offers peace of mind and allows residents to stay close to friends and support networks. Retirement villages offer a balanced lifestyle, combining comfort, care, and connection. Here are some of the most popular retirement villages in Toowoomba.
Bolton Clarke Westhaven, Toowoomba
Set in a tranquil rural setting, with beautiful gardens and grounds, Westhaven is located on the edge of the Great Dividing Range in Toowoomba. With so much to offer, you’ll enjoy contemporary retirement living in a warm and welcoming community. Westhaven’s contemporary 1 & 2-bedroom villas are designed for easy access and low-maintenance living. Each home features generous open-plan living, dining and kitchen space and bedrooms with built-in wardrobes.
Highlights:
- Heated outdoor pool
- Spa
- Exercise sessions
- BBQ areas
- Library
- Indoor heated pool
- Residents lounge
- Billiards room
- Chapel
- Golf club nearby
Location: 55 Arabian Street, Toowoomba City, QLD, 4350
Bridge Street Retirement Village
This well-established community is designed for those over 50 to enjoy a peaceful and active lifestyle with an array of amenities and a thriving social calendar. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Toowoomba and the convenience of being close to shops and essential services, this is the country lifestyle you have longed for.
Highlights:
- Outdoor bowling green
- Outdoor pool
- Community centre
- Residents lounge
- Croquet lawn
Location: 530 Bridge St, Wilsonton, QLD, 4350
Crows Nest Retirement Village, Crows Nest
Crows Nest Retirement Village is nestled in the heart of the community, with local shops, a medical centre, and the RSL, which are only minutes away. Enjoy a round of golf at the local course, or if enjoying the serenity of nature is where your heart lies, discover the national parks within the region. Social connections are easily made with residents gathering at ‘The Lodge’, the local community room, where you can enjoy a friendly game of indoor bowls or invite your neighbours for morning tea on your private sunroom patio.
Highlights:
- Landscaped gardens
- Community centre
- Close to shops and medical centres
Location: 8 Grace Street, Crows Nest, QLD, 4355
Drayton Villas
Set amidst beautiful, established gardens, Drayton Villas is home to a warm, friendly community. At the heart of the Village is a community centre, and you’ll find shops and amenities across the road, including a medical centre, chemist, hairdresser and grocery store. With the CBD just 10 minutes away and a bus stop outside the village entrance, it’s easy to maintain connections with the broader community.
Highlights:
- Outdoor bowling green
- Community centre
- Art studio
- BBQ areas
- Library
- Indoor heated spa
- Indoor heated pool
- Billiards room
- Tennis court
- Walk to shops and transport
Location: 111 Drayton Road, Toowoomba City, QLD, 4350
Gemlife Highfields
GemLife Highfields’ picturesque country location is nestled amongst the rolling green pastures of the Great Dividing Range. Only 90 minutes from central Brisbane, you can escape the hustle and bustle of suburban life without sacrificing amenities in this secure, gated community. It is within walking distance of shopping facilities, restaurants and cafes and is close to the region’s magnificent parks, gardens and superb local wineries.
Highlights:
- Commercial kitchen
- Golf club nearby
- Cinema
- Outdoor bowling green
- Community centre
- Gym
- BBQ areas
- Library
- Indoor heated spa
- Workshop
- Indoor heated pool
- Residents lounge
- Woodwork area
- Meeting room
- Billiards room
- Computer room
- Tennis court
- Craft studio
- Walking tracks
- Pets allowed
Location: 75 Highgrove Drive, Highfields, QLD, 4352
Glendale Villas, Toowoomba City
Glenvale Villas is a vibrant community that provides a new lifestyle for those after aged care. A privately gated facility, it has parking available and is conveniently located close to shops, medical facilities, clubs, cafes, and clubs.
Highlights:
- Commercial kitchen
- Cinema
- Community centre
- BBQ areas
- Library
- Residents lounge
- Meeting room
- Billiards room
- Computer room
- Chapel
- Craft studio
- Hairdresser
- On-site cafe
- Village bus
- Beauty salon
- Pet friendly
- Vegetable gardens
- Community TV
- Golf club nearby
Location: 182-184 Hursley Road, Toowoomba City, QLD, 4350
Kingfisher Gardens, Kearney’s Spring
Homeowners enjoy the convenience of being close to a vibrant city while living in a peaceful oasis. This serene community provides homeowners with peaceful places to enjoy local wildlife and plenty of opportunities for socialising and forming friendships.
This friendly community has something for everyone. Start your day with a swim in the heated pool. Have a good stretch in the gym or catch up with friends in the clubhouse. Enjoy an afternoon stroll through the landscaped grounds or curl up with a book in the library. Card and board games, craft groups and more
Highlights:
- Outdoor bowling green
- Outdoor pool
- Community centre
- Gym
- Indoor heated pool
- Walk to shops
- Walk to public transport
Location: 303 Spring Street, Kearney’s Spring, QLD, 4350
Nubeena Retirement Village, Toowoomba City
Like many retirement villages in Toowoomba, Nubeena Retirement Village is situated in the city’s heart. The Village has two-bedroom homes, each with private patios and senior-friendly features. It is close to hospitals, shopping centres, medical services, shops and dining options.
Highlights:
- Commercial kitchen
- Community centre
- BBQ areas
- Library
- Resident’s lounge
- Indoor bowls area
- Meeting room
- Village bus
- Pets allowed
- Walk to shops and public transport
Location: 885 Ruthven St South, Toowoomba City, QLD, 4350
Oaktree Retirement Village Toowoomba
Located just minutes outside the city centre in the University district, Oaktree Retirement Village offers a relaxed, independent lifestyle with everything you need within easy reach. Inside the stunning grand entrance of Oak Tree Toowoomba, you’ll find a shared space at the heart of the community, ideal for socialising and enjoying an afternoon barbeque with your neighbours. Invite friends and family to visit or stay in your villa whenever you’d like, and feel free to make use of the facilities with them.
Highlights:
Outdoor bowling green
Outdoor pool
Community centre
BBQ areas
Library
Residents lounge
Billiards room
Computer room
Pets allowed
Hairdresser
Community TV
Walk to public transport
Location: 134 Baker Street, Darling Heights, Toowoomba City, QLD, 4350
Oak Tree Retirement Village Toowoomba
Oak Tree in Toowoomba – perfectly positioned with sweeping views across the Darling Downs – is a truly special place to enjoy your retirement. A boutique community of just 59 villas, it is minutes from public transport, local supermarkets and general medical facilities. Inside, you’ll find a range of recreation facilities at the heart of the community, available for you to use at your leisure.
Highlights:
- Outdoor bowling green
- Outdoor pool
- Community centre
- BBQ areas
- Library
- Residents lounge
- Computer room
- Hairdresser
- Community TV
- Pets allowed
Location: 136 Platz Street, Darling Heights, QLD, 4350
Seachange Toowoomba, Harristown
With an elevated northerly aspect and expansive outlook across open green parkland, Seachange Toowoomba has been master-planned to provide an unparalleled lifestyle with 5-star facilities at the heart of the resort.
Highlights:
- Residents lounge with a library and a billiards table
- Heated indoor and outdoor pools
- Tennis court
- BBQ and entertaining arts
- Wellness centre with yoga and pilates studio, gym and steam room
- Bowling green
- Workshop
- Craft room
- Community garden
- Dining hall with dance floor and stage
- Bar and lounge with built-in fireplace
- Cinema
- Meeting room
Location: 99 Hampton Street, Harristown, QLD, 4350
Stockland Halcyon Ridge, Glenvale
Minutes from the vibrant heart of Garden City, located on the crest of the Great Dividing Range, Stockland Halcyon Ride is an over-50s retirement village in Toowoomba that offers an array of easy-access conveniences, including dining, entertainment, shopping at the Clifford Gardens Shopping Centre, medical facilities, and essential services.
Highlights:
- Cinema
- Gym
- BBQ areas
- Library
- Indoor heated spa
- Indoor heated pool
- Residents lounge
- Indoor bowls area
- Community kitchen
- Billiards room
- Tennis court
- Craft studio
- Hairdresser
- Village bus
- Bar
- Pets allowed
- Vegetable garden
Location: 500 South Street, Glenvale, QLD, 4350
The Ninth Middle Ridge in Toowoomba
Located in the sought-after suburb of Middle Ridge, residents of The Ninth have easy access to all that Toowoomba offers. Positioned 700m above sea level on the escarpment of the Great Dividing Range, many choose to retire to the area for the temperate climate, slower pace of life and excellent medical facilities. With a large public hospital, two private hospitals and everything a short drive away, it’s easy to see why so many choose to retire to The Garden City.
Highlights:
- Golf on-site
- Golf club nearby
- Community centre
- Gymnasium
- BBQ areas
- Library
- Residents lounge
- Meeting room
- Community kitchen
- Billiards room
- Craft studio
- Bar
- Village bus
- Vegetable gardens
- Pets allowed
Location: 235 Rowbotham Street Middle Ridge, QLD, 4350
The Village On The Downs, Toowoomba City
With manicured gardens and an immaculate streetscape, The Village On the Downs community is perfectly located in the heart of Toowoomba. The Village’s architect-designed two—and three-bedroom villas feature spacious living and recreational areas inspired by the simple pleasures of neighbourly interaction and the need for security and individual privacy.
Highlights:
- Landscaped gardens
- Shopping centre next door
- Close to the hospital and medical centres
- Indoor bowls
- Senior fitness classes
- Community centre
- Visiting hair/beauty services
- Pool tables
- Library
- Outdoor BBQ areas
- Regular activities program including fitness classes, indoor bowls, art classes, movie club, organised social activities and more
Location: 63-65 Drayton Road, Toowoomba City, QLD, 4350
TriCare Willow Glen Retirement Community, Toowoomba City
Set alongside picturesque parklands, this homely community offers a range of activities, and you can get involved in as many or as few activities as you like. Centrally located in Toowoomba’s south, Willow Glen Retirement Community is only minutes away from major shopping centres and numerous restaurants, while the Toowoomba Hospital is a short five-minute drive. The Willow Glen Shopping Centre is right on your doorstep for complete convenience.
Highlights:
- BBQ areas
- Community centre
- Residents lounge
- Library
- Indoor heated pool
- Gym
- Indoor bowls
- Billiards room
- Veggie gardens
- Croquet/golf putting court
- Community TV
- Pets allowed
- Storage for boats/caravans
- Golf club nearby
- Walk to public transport and shops
Location: 11 Donahue Street, Toowoomba City, QLD, 4350
References
- villages.com.au (2025), 33 Retirement Living and Retirement Villages in Toowoomba, QLD, villages.com.au article, accessed 19 May 2025