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10 Best Retirement Villages in Elsternwick

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Why these retirement villages ranked highly

We could rank 28 of 92 listed providers using public evidence at the assessment date. These rankable providers represent 20 organisations; 10 providers are selected below.

These are retirement living options near Elsternwick; 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

  1. 1
    • 4.5/5 from 24 approved reviews
    • Lists 11 relevant services, including Bowling Green and Caravan/Boat Storage

    Nearby location in Burwood · about 9.5 km away

    Listed services: Bowling Green, Caravan/Boat Storage, Community Centre, Emergency Call, Fitness Centre, Independent Living Units, Library, Outdoor Entertaining/BBQ Area, Resident Transport, Serviced Apartments, Visiting Health Services

    Public pricing
    No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
    Approved reviews
    24 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

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  2. 2
    • 4.6/5 from 16 approved reviews
    • Nearby location for in-person visits

    Nearby location in Moorabbin · about 6.0 km away

    Listed services: Independent Living Units, Serviced Apartments

    Public pricing
    No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
    Approved reviews
    16 approved reviews · 4.6 average · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details

    Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information

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  3. 3
    • 4.7/5 from 10 approved reviews
    • Nearby location for in-person visits

    Nearby location in Brighton East · about 3.9 km away

    Listed services: Independent Living Units, Serviced Apartments

    Public pricing
    No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
    Approved reviews
    10 approved reviews · 4.7 average · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details

    Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information

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  4. 4
    • 4.6/5 from 7 approved reviews
    • Nearby location for in-person visits

    Nearby location in Camberwell · about 7.3 km away

    Listed services: Independent Living Units, Serviced Apartments

    Public pricing
    No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
    Approved reviews
    7 approved reviews · 4.6 average · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details

    Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information

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  5. 5
    • 4.7/5 from 17 approved reviews
    • Nearby location for in-person visits

    Nearby location in Brighton · about 2.8 km away

    Listed services: Independent Living Units

    Public pricing
    No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
    Approved reviews
    17 approved reviews · 4.7 average · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details

    Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information

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  6. 6
    • 4.3/5 from 10 approved reviews
    • Nearby location for in-person visits

    Nearby location in Wheelers Hill · about 14.1 km away

    Listed services: Independent Living Units, Serviced Apartments

    Public pricing
    No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
    Approved reviews
    10 approved reviews · 4.3 average · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details

    Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information

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  7. 7
    • 5.0/5 from 2 approved reviews
    • Nearby location for in-person visits

    Nearby location in Caulfield South · about 1.2 km away

    Listed services: Independent Living Units, Serviced Apartments

    Public pricing
    No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
    Approved reviews
    2 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

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  8. 8
    • 5.0/5 from 2 approved reviews
    • Nearby location for in-person visits

    Nearby location in Malvern · about 4.6 km away

    Listed services: Independent Living Units, Serviced Apartments

    Public pricing
    No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
    Approved reviews
    2 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

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  9. 9
    • 4.7/5 from 7 approved reviews
    • Nearby location for in-person visits

    Nearby location in Brighton East · about 3.0 km away

    Listed services: Independent Living Units

    Public pricing
    No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
    Approved reviews
    7 approved reviews · 4.7 average · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details

    Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information

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  10. 10
    • 4.7/5 from 9 approved reviews
    • Nearby location for in-person visits

    Nearby location in Balwyn · about 11.2 km away

    Listed services: Serviced Apartments

    Public pricing
    No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
    Approved reviews
    9 approved reviews · 4.7 average · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details

    Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information

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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.

Local area data

About Elsternwick

These figures describe the official ABS Suburb and Locality area of Elsternwick. Area statistics do not describe every resident or predict an individual's care needs.

Residents counted

10,887

Elsternwick official Suburb and Locality area · 2021 Census

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census

Residents aged 65 and over

1,766

Elsternwick official Suburb and Locality area · 2021 Census

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census

Residents aged 75 and over

775

Elsternwick official Suburb and Locality area · 2021 Census

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census

Residents aged 85 and over

256

Elsternwick official Suburb and Locality area · 2021 Census

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census

Residents using another language at home

2,157

Elsternwick official Suburb and Locality area · 2021 Census

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census

Relative disadvantage decile

10 of 10

Elsternwick 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.

How we use local care data

Questions and answers

Common questions about retirement villages in Elsternwick

Direct answers from the current evidence shown on this page.

How many retirement villages are listed for Elsternwick?

92 approved retirement villages are listed on My Caring Guide for Elsternwick. 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 Elsternwick?

Not necessarily. 10 results on this page are a governed nearby destination for people in Elsternwick; 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 Elsternwick, 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 10 best retirement villages selected?

28 of 92 listed providers had enough current public evidence to rank, and 10 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 Elsternwick?

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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