5 Best Retirement Places in Australia – Recent Study
Best Places too Retire in Australia: A Summary
Here’s a summary of the best places to retire in australia,according to a study by ShiftCare as reported by TimeOut:
Key Factors Considered: Accessibility & quality of aged care (residential & home),health & safety,community engagement,social opportunities,and walkability.
Top 5: All locations scored over 80 on a quality of life scale.
1. Victoria:
Why it’s great: Lowest crime rate, highest number of residential aged care providers, strong government investment in aged care, excellent walkability (especially in Melbourne with its parks and trails).
Demographics: Over 1.2 million Victorians aged 65+.
2. Australian Capital Territory (ACT):
Why it’s great: Highest community satisfaction rating (4/5), convenient living, well-maintained green spaces in Canberra, rich cultural institutions, reliable public transport.
3. New South Wales (NSW):
Why it’s great: Diverse lifestyle options (urban centers & coastal towns), popular regional hubs (Monmouthshire, Hunter Valley, Blue Mountains), highest number of social clubs (648), widespread access to healthcare (over 220 public hospitals).
4. Western Australia: (The article is cut off here, but this is the details provided)
source: TimeOut referencing a study by ShiftCare.