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9 Best Retirement Villages in Craven
Showing 10 of 96 directory listings for Craven. Page 1 of 10.
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Why these retirement villages ranked highly
We could rank 16 of 96 listed providers using public evidence at the assessment date. These rankable providers represent 9 organisations; 9 providers are selected below.
These are retirement living options near Craven; their profiles show where each village is located. Distance is approximate and does not indicate a vacancy, current availability or suitability.
Rankings assessed 1 October 2026
- 1View provider
- 5.0/5 from 11 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Anna Bay · about 72.1 km away
Listed services: Independent Living Units
- Public pricing
- No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
- Approved reviews
- 11 approved reviews · 5.0 average · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details
Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information
- 2View provider
- 4.8/5 from 8 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Tuncurry · about 56.0 km away
Listed services: Independent Living Units
- Public pricing
- No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
- Approved reviews
- 8 approved reviews · 4.8 average · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details
Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information
- 3View provider
- 4.9/5 from 11 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Newcastle West · about 88.9 km away
Listed services: Independent Living Units
- Public pricing
- No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
- Approved reviews
- 11 approved reviews · 4.9 average · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details
Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information
- 4View provider
- 4.5/5 from 11 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Booragul · about 97.3 km away
Listed services: Independent Living Units
- Public pricing
- No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
- Approved reviews
- 11 approved reviews · 4.5 average · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details
Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information
- 5View provider
- 4.2/5 from 25 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Sandgate · about 82.5 km away
Listed services: Independent Living Units
- Public pricing
- No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
- Approved reviews
- 25 approved reviews · 4.2 average · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details
Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information
- 6View provider
- 4.0/5 from 16 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Forster · about 60.3 km away
Listed services: Independent Living Units
- Public pricing
- No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
- Approved reviews
- 16 approved reviews · 4.0 average · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details
Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information
- 7View provider
- 4.1/5 from 7 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in East Maitland · about 75.7 km away
Listed services: Independent Living Units
- Public pricing
- No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
- Approved reviews
- 7 approved reviews · 4.1 average · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details
Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information
- 8View provider
- 4.0/5 from 8 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Bolton Point · about 100.0 km away
Listed services: Independent Living Units
- Public pricing
- No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
- Approved reviews
- 8 approved reviews · 4.0 average · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details
Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information
- 9View provider
- 4.0/5 from 2 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Hamilton · about 89.0 km away
Listed services: Independent Living Units
- Public pricing
- No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
- Approved reviews
- 2 approved reviews · 4.0 average · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details
Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information
Rankings compare providers under one published method; they are not clinical accreditation or personal advice. Providers cannot pay to improve organic rank. Read how rankings work or report incorrect information.
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Local area data
About Craven
These figures describe the official ABS Suburb and Locality area of Craven. Area statistics do not describe every resident or predict an individual's care needs.
- Residents counted
104
Craven official Suburb and Locality area · 2021 Census
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census
- Residents aged 65 and over
37
Craven official Suburb and Locality area · 2021 Census
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census
- Residents aged 75 and over
15
Craven official Suburb and Locality area · 2021 Census
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census
- Residents aged 85 and over
4
Craven official Suburb and Locality area · 2021 Census
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census
- Residents using another language at home
0
Craven official Suburb and Locality area · 2021 Census
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census
- Relative disadvantage decile
1 of 10
Craven official Suburb and Locality area · 2021 Census
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, SEIFA 2021
Keep in mind
- Census counts use the ABS random-adjustment method.
- These area facts provide context and do not measure provider quality, availability or suitability.
Questions and answers
Common questions about retirement villages in Craven
Direct answers from the current evidence shown on this page.
How many retirement villages are listed for Craven?
96 approved retirement villages are listed on My Caring Guide for Craven. This is the current directory count, not a claim that it covers every provider in the market.
Source: My Caring Guide provider directory · ranking reviewed 1 Oct 2026
Are these retirement villages located in Craven?
Not necessarily. 10 results on this page are a governed nearby destination for people in Craven; every result keeps its actual locality and, where available, approximate distance. A nearby village is a place a person may consider travelling or relocating to; it is not located in Craven, and distance does not indicate a vacancy, current availability or suitability.
Source: My Caring Guide provider directory · ranking reviewed 1 Oct 2026
Does being listed mean a village is available now?
No. A directory listing or nearby-distance relationship does not confirm a vacancy, current availability, suitability or funding eligibility. Check the current details directly with the provider.
Source: My Caring Guide listing and locality-relationship methodology · Provider data and corrections
How were the 9 best retirement villages selected?
16 of 96 listed providers had enough current public evidence to rank, and 9 were selected. The method considers local fit, relevant listed services, approved review confidence, pricing transparency, information freshness and identity confidence. Paid status gives no organic ranking points.
Source: My Caring Guide ranking method · reviewed 1 Oct 2026 · How provider rankings work
What local data does this page use for Craven?
The page shows Residents counted, Residents aged 65 and over, Residents aged 75 and over, and Residents aged 85 and over. The locality facts use the official area named beside each value. Area statistics do not describe every resident and do not measure provider quality, availability or suitability.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census and Australian Bureau of Statistics, SEIFA 2021 · 2021 Census · How we use local care data
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