Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can! You're even encouraged to schedule a visit and take a tour of the Village to get a firsthand experience of the lifestyle and amenities offered at Waikerie Lifestyle Village. Contact our Community Manager to arrange a convenient time for your visit.
Absolutely! Waikerie Lifestyle Village is an ideal choice for retirees contemplating a move from a major city to Waikerie. It offers a peaceful and picturesque setting, a welcoming community, and a variety of amenities that cater to a relaxed and fulfilling retirement lifestyle.
You have several housing options in the village. You can choose to:
- Build Your Choice of Home: Select from a range of bespoke floorplans and range of selection boards to design a home that suits your lifestyle.
- Buy a Brand New Spec Home: Choose from available spec homes that fit your style and budget.
Check out Homes for Sale on our website here.
Under a land lease model, you purchase and own your home while leasing the land it's situated on. This arrangement allows for cost-effective retirement housing options, reducing the financial burden.
Yes, the community is designed for active adults over the age of 55. You do not have to be retired to live in our community. No residents under 55 are permitted.
Waikerie Lifestyle Village is a Land Lease Community, meaning you own your home and rent the land on which it sits. As such, you are eligible for a range of savings and government subsidies. Plus, it frees upfront cash usually spent on purchasing land or entry fees at other retirement villages. It also means you (or your family as part of a willable estate) will retain all capital gains from the sale of your home, and there are no costly exit fees. This is what makes Waikerie Lifestyle Village a more affordable retirement choice compared to other retirement villages.
Yes. You own your own home at Waikerie Lifestyle Village, which means you are free to decorate it to your style*. You can also choose to have NBN, simply arrange for your preferred supplier to come out and connect you when you're ready.
When you decide to move on, you (or your family as part of a willable estate) will retain all capital gains from the sale of your home.
*Some external/structural changes to your home may be subject to approval.
At Waikerie Lifestyle Village you lease the land on which the home sits but own your home. It’s one point of difference that separates our Village from other retirement villages as well as what makes our Village an affordable retirement choice. Unfortunately, this means you cannot rent a home.
Once you’ve purchased your home, all you pay is….
Our weekly site fees, which are:
$90.90 weekly ($153 minus $62.10 rent assistance rebate) for singles
$128.02 ($171 minus $42.98 rent assistance rebate) for couples.
You may also be eligible for other government assistance payments, saving you even more. To find what concessions are available when you live at Waikerie Lifestyle Village see Government subsidies available.
The weekly site fees cover common area maintenance as well as all Village Management. They also cover the emergency service levy, water rates & council rates meaning you don’t receive a separate bill to pay on top of your weekly site fees!
Site Fees correct as of March 2023-2024
Building a home in the Waikerie Lifestyle Village will take approximately 10 -12 weeks from the time you decide to build until the day you move in. The exact build time will vary depending on your choice of design and is also subject to conditions permitting.
This means external factors, such as supply shortages, increased building activity & high trade demand seen in 2021-2022, may extend the build time.
You can take the wait out of the building by buying a newly built spec home for sale.
SA industry specialist, Destination Homes Australia, will be with you every step of the way as we build the home of your dreams. With over 16 years of experience in building exclusively for parks, you can trust Destination Homes Australia to understand the unique needs of building transportable homes. They guarantee stylish, functional, and energy-efficient homes, built with ample storage for downsizers, at affordable prices.
You own your home at Waikerie Lifestyle Village, which means you maintain your home including your garden. All common areas are maintained by the Village.
You own your home at Waikerie Lifestyle Village. This means you can customise* your home and garden to suit your style.
*Some external/structural changes to your home may be subject to approval.
Yes, your visitors are welcome to stay up to 30 days in a visit (up to a total of 50 days in a calendar year). We only ask that you let the Community Manager know when you have visitors. We are also affiliated with the Waikerie Holiday Park across the road, and as residents, your visitors can save should they choose to stay there.
Yes. Pets are welcome to live with you at Waikerie Lifestyle Village. We understand the important role pets play in living the lifestyle you deserve.
As you own your home at Waikerie Lifestyle Village, it is willable. Should you pass away while still being a member of our community, your family can sell your home and will retain all capital gains from the sale of your home.
