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20 February 2025

Discover the Beauty on the South Coast of NSW


Known as a treasure trove of natural beauty with pristine beaches, glorious waterways, mountains, and national parks. Those who love being a part of the outdoors and are seeking a relaxed lifestyle in their retirement years will fall in love with the South Coast of New South Wales.

Hometown Australia makes it possible for those over 50 to live in the stunning south coast location without the hefty price tag through the land lease living model, where you own your home and lease the land. The average price of a two-bedroom home on the South Coast of New South Wales varies by location but can range from around $650,000 to over $1,100,000. Hometown Australia have a range of new and preloved homes available starting from $319,000 in some of the South Coasts most beautiful areas.

Enjoy your retirement years being part of a community that offers an independent lifestyle and keep both physically and socially active with a range of amenities and social activities in the community. Let’s take a look at the Hometown Australia communities on the south coast and explore the affordable homes available:

Oaklands, Windang

Your very own waterfront paradise! Set alongside Lake Illawarra and with easy access to unspoiled beaches, enjoying the quintessential coast lifestyle is a breeze at Oaklands.

Oaklands is a friendly and well-established community with a range of amenities and active social calendar. There is always something happening in the community clubhouse from line-dancing to darts, you can find residents doing their weekly aqua aerobics class in the heated pool, getting ready for an outing on the community bus, or having lunch by the lake.

Located in Windang, close to Wollongong, you have the sparkling waters of Windang Beach right around the corner. The perfect place for fishing, crabbing and boating and with the outlook of the famous Five Islands off the Wollongong coastline, you will never get bored of the view! Enjoy the convenience of the local cafes, restaurants, and shops or if you’re looking for a day in town, Wollongong is approximately 15km aways and well connected by public transport.

Visit homes for sale at Oaklands on the website and discover new homes starting from $360,000.

The sparkling waters of Windang Beach around the corner from Oaklands.
Residents enjoying lunch in the sunshine next to the lake.
Enjoy a dip in the heated pool or join in the weekly aqua aerobics class.
The sparkling waters of Windang Beach around the corner from Oaklands.
Residents enjoying lunch in the sunshine next to the lake.

Snappy Gums and The Dunes, Sussex Inlet

With Sussex Inlet on your right, the Swan River to your left, and the Pacific Ocean straight ahead, there is a reason why residents from the Snappy Gums and The Dunes say they feel like they are on a permanent holiday! Bot of these over 50s communities are located in Conjola National Park and only a short distance from each other with residents enjoying a bushland retreat with access to the peaceful waterways of the Inlet.

Snappy Gums has a vibrant social calendar with regular outings on the community bus and an activity always taking place in the community clubhouse where you will find the library and games room. You can find a resident cooling off in the pool or out and about taking in the natural beauty. Residents at The Dunes also enjoy an active social calendar along with amenities including a swimming pool, tennis court, and a community clubhouse which is home to the library and games room.

This charming little coastal town is located halfway between the major service centres of Nowra and Ulladulla in the unspoiled Shoalhaven region, making it easy to access shops, restaurants and essential medical services.

Visit homes for sale at The Dunes on the website and homes for sale at Snappy Gums to view the preloved homes available.

Keeping active at The Dunes is easy with amenities including a swimming pool, tennis court, and a community clubhouse.
The St Georges Basin is just one of the stunning beaches in the city of Shoalhaven.
Residents can enjoy relaxing under the outdoor alfresco area complete with BBQ facilities.
Keeping active at The Dunes is easy with amenities including a swimming pool, tennis court, and a community clubhouse.
The St Georges Basin is just one of the stunning beaches in the city of Shoalhaven.

To learn more about the land lease living model and how owning your own home in your dream location is possible by visiting the website here.

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New HomesYou have the option to customise your home and make it yours, with a choice of facades, colours and finishes.
New HomesYou have the option to customise your home and make it yours, with a choice of facades, colours and finishes.

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