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10 Best Retirement Villages in Footscray
Showing 10 of 53 directory listings for Footscray. Page 1 of 6.
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Why these retirement villages ranked highly
We could rank 14 of 53 listed providers using public evidence at the assessment date. These rankable providers represent 11 organisations; 10 providers are selected below.
These are retirement living options near Footscray; 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
- 4.3/5 from 36 approved reviews
- Lists 14 relevant services, including Bowling Green and Community Centre
Nearby location in Burnside · about 13.5 km away
Listed services: Bowling Green, Community Centre, Emergency Call, Fitness Centre, Independent Living Units, Library, On-Site Nursing, Outdoor Entertaining/BBQ Area, Pool/Spa, Public Transport, Resident Transport, Serviced Apartments, Visiting Doctor, Visiting Health Services
- Public pricing
- No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
- Approved reviews
- 36 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
- 2View provider
- 5.0/5 from 10 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Moonee Ponds · about 4.3 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 · 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
- 3View provider
- 4.6/5 from 17 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Aberfeldie · about 5.0 km away
Listed services: Independent Living Units, Serviced Apartments
- Public pricing
- No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
- Approved reviews
- 17 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
- 4View provider
- 4.8/5 from 4 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Altona · about 11.3 km away
Listed services: Independent Living Units, Serviced Apartments
- Public pricing
- No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
- Approved reviews
- 4 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
- 5View provider
- 4.7/5 from 17 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Brighton · about 15.0 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
- 6View provider
- 4.5/5 from 34 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Gowanbrae · about 10.4 km away
Listed services: Independent Living Units
- Public pricing
- No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
- Approved reviews
- 34 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
- 7View provider
- 5.0/5 from 2 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Malvern · about 13.6 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
- 8View provider
- 5.0/5 from 2 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Caulfield South · about 14.9 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
- 9View provider
- 5.0/5 from 1 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Deepdene · about 15.0 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 31 Oct 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details
Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information
- 10View provider
- 5.0/5 from 3 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Richmond · about 10.5 km away
Listed services: Independent Living Units
- Public pricing
- No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
- Approved reviews
- 3 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
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 Footscray
These figures describe the official ABS Suburb and Locality area of Footscray. Area statistics do not describe every resident or predict an individual's care needs.
- Residents counted
17,131
Footscray official Suburb and Locality area · 2021 Census
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census
- Residents aged 65 and over
1,878
Footscray official Suburb and Locality area · 2021 Census
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census
- Residents aged 75 and over
907
Footscray official Suburb and Locality area · 2021 Census
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census
- Residents aged 85 and over
334
Footscray official Suburb and Locality area · 2021 Census
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census
- Residents using another language at home
6,674
Footscray official Suburb and Locality area · 2021 Census
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census
- Relative disadvantage decile
4 of 10
Footscray 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 Footscray
Direct answers from the current evidence shown on this page.
How many retirement villages are listed for Footscray?
53 approved retirement villages are listed on My Caring Guide for Footscray. 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 Footscray?
Not necessarily. 10 results on this page are a governed nearby destination for people in Footscray; 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 Footscray, 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?
14 of 53 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 Footscray?
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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