Best Suburbs for Retirees in Australia 2026
When you're choosing where to retire, safety, healthcare access and an easy lifestyle matter more than the commute. These Australia suburbs are ranked on low residential crime, proximity to hospitals and GPs, coastal access and everyday liveability. The ranking weights safety 35%, healthcare 25%, coast and climate 20% and liveability 20%.
Last updated 28 May 2026.
- 1RedcliffeQLD 4020 · Moreton Bay10,460 people99
- 2MargateQLD 4019 · Moreton Bay7,575 people98
- 3AllawahNSW 2218 · Georges River$1.88M5,351 people97
- 4BexleyNSW 2207 · Bayside$1.86M19,646 people97
- 5WaverleyNSW 2024 · Waverley$3.90M4,216 people97
- 6Beacon HillNSW 2100 · Northern Beaches$2.42M7,814 people96
- 7CammerayNSW 2062 · North Sydney$3.59M7,088 people96
- 8Clemton ParkNSW 2206 · Canterbury-Bankstown$1.78M1,676 people96
- 9ClovellyNSW 2031 · Randwick$5.10M4,887 people96
- 10EdgecliffNSW 2027 · Woollahra$2.91M2,499 people96
- 11Kogarah BayNSW 2217 · Georges River$2.53M2,102 people96
- 12North ManlyNSW 2100 · Northern Beaches$3.55M3,396 people96
- 13Rose BayNSW 2029 · Woollahra$4.97M9,911 people96
- 14WollstonecraftNSW 2065 · North Sydney$5.90M8,115 people96
- 15WoollahraNSW 2025 · Woollahra$4.67M7,189 people96
- 16AroonaQLD 4551 · Sunshine Coast3,466 people96
- 17Battery HillQLD 4551 · Sunshine Coast2,596 people96
- 18ClevelandQLD 4163 · Redland15,850 people96
- 19KallangurQLD 4503 · Moreton Bay21,761 people96
- 20Allambie HeightsNSW 2100 · Northern Beaches$2.68M7,317 people95
- 21AshburyNSW 2193 · Canterbury-Bankstown$2.40M3,353 people95
- 22BanksiaNSW 2216 · Bayside$1.80M3,277 people95
- 23Bardwell ParkNSW 2207 · Bayside$1.90M2,320 people95
- 24Bardwell ValleyNSW 2207 · Bayside$2.00M2,344 people95
- 25Curl CurlNSW 2096 · Northern Beaches$4.13M2,364 people95
- 26Dee WhyNSW 2099 · Northern Beaches$2.90M23,354 people95
- 27Dover HeightsNSW 2030 · Waverley$7.76M4,044 people95
- 28Frenchs ForestNSW 2086 · Northern Beaches$2.45M14,267 people95
- 29FreshwaterNSW 2096 · Northern Beaches$4.09M9,186 people95
- 30Hurstville GroveNSW 2220 · Georges River$2.30M2,606 people95
Frequently asked questions
What are the safest suburbs for retirees in Australia?
Redcliffe tops SuburbCheck's retiree ranking for Australia, which leads on residential safety (safety score 99/100). Safety is the heaviest factor in the score, so the suburbs near the top are consistently low-crime.
Which suburbs have the best healthcare access?
Healthcare is 25% of the score, measured from the distance to the nearest public hospital and the number of GPs within reach. Each suburb profile lists its nearest hospital and the medical services nearby.
What should retirees look for when choosing a suburb?
Prioritise low crime, a hospital within easy reach, GPs and pharmacies close by, and walkable everyday amenities. Many retirees also value coastal access and a mild climate, both of which feed into this ranking.
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