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6 Best Retirement Villages in Dondingalong
Showing 10 of 44 directory listings for Dondingalong. Page 1 of 5.
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Why these retirement villages ranked highly
We could rank 9 of 44 listed providers using public evidence at the assessment date. These rankable providers represent 6 organisations; 6 providers are selected below.
These are retirement living options near Dondingalong; 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
- 4.8/5 from 32 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Port Macquarie · about 35.8 km away
Listed services: Independent Living Units, Serviced Apartments
- Public pricing
- No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
- Approved reviews
- 32 approved reviews · 4.8 average · checked 1 Nov 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details
Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information
- 2View provider
- 4.4/5 from 7 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in South West Rocks · about 40.1 km away
Listed services: Independent Living Units
- Public pricing
- No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
- Approved reviews
- 7 approved reviews · 4.4 average · checked 1 Nov 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details
Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information
- 3View provider
- 4.3/5 from 6 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Port Macquarie · about 32.7 km away
Listed services: Independent Living Units
- Public pricing
- No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
- Approved reviews
- 6 approved reviews · 4.3 average · checked 1 Nov 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details
Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information
- 4View provider
- 5.0/5 from 1 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Port Macquarie · about 40.7 km away
Listed services: Independent Living Units
- Public pricing
- No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
- Approved reviews
- 1 approved review · 5.0 average · checked 1 Nov 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details
Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information
- 5View provider
- 5.0/5 from 1 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Toormina · about 94.9 km away
Listed services: Independent Living Units, Serviced Apartments
- Public pricing
- No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
- Approved reviews
- 1 approved review · 5.0 average · checked 1 Nov 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details
Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information
- 6View provider
- 3.0/5 from 2 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Bowraville · about 56.9 km away
Listed services: Independent Living Units
- Public pricing
- No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
- Approved reviews
- 2 approved reviews · 3.0 average · checked 1 Nov 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.
More villages near Dondingalong
- Macleay Valley VillageFrederickton, NSWRetirement village located in Frederickton, approximately 17.4 km from Dondingalong4.7 ★ (3)
- Hampshire Villages Riverside Retirement VillagePort Macquarie, NSWRetirement village located in Port Macquarie, approximately 32.4 km from Dondingalong4.1 ★ (7)
- Australian Unity The Governor's Retirement CommunityPort Macquarie, NSWRetirement village located in Port Macquarie, approximately 33.4 km from Dondingalong4.1 ★ (8)
- Hometown Australia Glenfern Thrumster - Over 50s CommunityThrumster, NSWRetirement village located in Thrumster, approximately 34.1 km from Dondingalong4.9 ★ (10)
Local area data
About Dondingalong
These figures describe the official ABS Suburb and Locality area of Dondingalong. Area statistics do not describe every resident or predict an individual's care needs.
- Residents counted
712
Dondingalong official Suburb and Locality area · 2021 Census
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census
- Residents aged 65 and over
156
Dondingalong official Suburb and Locality area · 2021 Census
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census
- Residents aged 75 and over
54
Dondingalong official Suburb and Locality area · 2021 Census
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census
- Residents aged 85 and over
10
Dondingalong official Suburb and Locality area · 2021 Census
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census
- Residents using another language at home
19
Dondingalong official Suburb and Locality area · 2021 Census
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census
- Relative disadvantage decile
2 of 10
Dondingalong 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 Dondingalong
Direct answers from the current evidence shown on this page.
How many retirement villages are listed for Dondingalong?
44 approved retirement villages are listed on My Caring Guide for Dondingalong. 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 Dondingalong?
Not necessarily. 10 results on this page are a governed nearby destination for people in Dondingalong; 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 Dondingalong, 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 6 best retirement villages selected?
9 of 44 listed providers had enough current public evidence to rank, and 6 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 Dondingalong?
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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