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A retirement that actually feels like the chapter you’ve been waiting for — lakeside mornings, a calendar you want to say yes to, and the freedom to live on your terms. Discover resort-style retirement villages within easy reach of Alexandra Hills.
Queensland
Subtropical
A snapshot of Alexandra Hills.
Alexandra Hills, a residential locality within the City of Redland, Queensland, Australia, is situated approximately 20-23.4 km east-southeast of Brisbane’s CBD. With a 2021 population of 16,472, it is known for its leafy, family-friendly environment, offering residents convenient access to local shopping centres, diverse schooling options including a TAFE, and extensive conservation areas. The suburb is well-regarded for its parks and amenities, contributing to a safe and community-oriented atmosphere. Although there is no Palm Lake Resort within Alexandra Hills itself, you’ll find Palm Lake Resort Carindale approximately 9.9km away.
Closest 11 min, furthest 29 min
283 sunny days per year
Rail stations within 15 min
Capalaba Park Shopping Centre, Birkdale Place, Victoria Point Shopping Centre, Snowdon Street Park
Palm Lake Resort Carindale.
Palm Lake Resort Carindale is a master planned lifestyle community for over 50s. Near Brisbane, residents set their own pace, from indoor heated swims and evening bowls to relaxed mornings in established gardens. Low-maintenance homes pair with first-class amenities, including a four-lane bowling green, putt putt and boules, a country club with 40-seat theatre, library, snooker tables, darts, baby grand piano, craft room, gym and workshop. On-site caretakers and a shuttle to major shopping make everyday living effortless.
What to expect from life at Palm Lake Resort.
A retirement that doesn’t ask you to slow down — just to show up. Here’s what becomes routine when you make Palm Lake Resort home.
Architecturally Designed Homes
Each residence is crafted for comfort, style, function and flexibility. Open-plan living, soaring ceilings, quality fixtures and ample storage create refined spaces that feel like home from the first step inside. Outdoor patios, internal laundries and contemporary kitchens are standard inclusions, with optional upgrades available for those with a designer’s eye.
Premium Lifestyle Facilities
Life at the resort goes beyond your front door. Every Palm Lake Resort includes exclusive community facilities such as clubhouses, wellness spaces, pools, gyms, bowling greens, creative studios and daily classes. Enjoy yoga at sunrise, live music after dark, or a quiet read in the library lounge, right on site.
A Smart Financial Model
We believe in clear, fair arrangements. With our land lease model, you own your home while leasing the land beneath it. There is no stamp duty and no council rates, and eligible homeowners may access rent assistance from Centrelink, where eligibility applies. It offers a flexible path to rightsize, with predictable costs and fewer headaches when planning ahead.
A Community That Feels Like Home
This is a place built around connection, from walking groups to time in the art studio and a calendar of social events. Palm Lake Resort is known for a supportive community spirit you can feel daily. Make new friends, try new interests and live each day at your own pace with confidence.
Nearby resorts.
Palm Lake Resort Carindale
Palm Lake Resort Eagleby Heights
Palm Lake Resort Bethania
Why choose Palm Lake Resort for retirement living in Alexandra Hills?
Choosing a retirement community is one of the most considered decisions of your life. For four decades, our family-owned resorts have been designed around one idea: your retirement should feel like the chapter you’ve been waiting for — not a compromise.
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Family-owned since 1984
We're not a listed operator answering to shareholders. Every decision — from the cabinetry in your villa to the bands we book on Friday nights — runs through a family who has been doing this for 40+ years.
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Transparent contracts, no surprises
Fixed weekly fees, clear exit terms, and a "no hidden catches" pledge. We'll walk you through the entire retirement village contract in plain English — bring a friend, a solicitor, or both.
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A continuum of care, right here
Independent villa today, home-care support tomorrow, and our on-site Palm Lake Care aged-care communities when life asks for more. You won't have to leave the place — or people — that feel like home.
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Designed for local living
Each village is designed around its climate and community — orientations, materials, landscaping and floor plans tailored to the way people actually live.
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Pet-friendly, grandkid-friendly
Bring the Labrador. Host the grandkids by the pool. Our resorts are designed so that the people (and furry friends) who make your life full are welcomed, not tolerated.
Everything you need,
minutes from Alexandra Hills.
Proximity matters — especially as priorities shift. Here’s what sits within easy reach of our resorts near Alexandra Hills.
Healthcare
- Cleveland Central Medical Centre — 11 min
- Sunstate Family Practice — 14 min
- Belmont Private Hospital — 21 min
- Holland Park General Practice — 28 min
- Good Health Medical Centre Mount Gravatt — 29 min
Shopping
- Capalaba Park Shopping Centre — 10 min
- Birkdale Place — 13 min
- Victoria Point Shopping Centre — 13 min
- Crystal Waters Shopping Centre — 14 min
- HomeCo. Victoria Point Town Centre — 15 min
Transport
- Ormiston — 10 min
- Cleveland — 10 min
- Cleveland — 11 min
- Cleveland — 11 min
- Birkdale — 15 min
Recreation
- Snowdon Street Park — 6 min
- Judy Holt Park — 9 min
- William Ross Park — 12 min
- John Frederick Park — 12 min
- J C Trotter Memorial Park — 13 min
What Our Residents Say
Your pathway into
retirement living.
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Request Info
Download a brochure, explore floor plans, and get a feel for the communities that match you.
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Visit A Resort
Tour the amenities, walk the grounds, meet residents. Stay for lunch. Ask anything.
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Choose Your Home
Pick a villa, customise finishes where possible, and review the contract with your advisor.
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Move In, Settle In
Download a brochure, explore floor plans, and get a feel for the communities that match you.
Frequently
asked
questions.
The questions most families ask before making their move into retirement living in Alexandra Hills. Can’t find yours? Speak to our team.
What is a land lease community model at Palm Lake Resort?
How does Palm Lake Resort compare to traditional retirement villages?
What kind of lifestyle can I expect at Palm Lake Resort?
Are the homes at Palm Lake Resort truly low-maintenance?
Is Palm Lake Resort pet-friendly?
What facilities are available at Palm Lake Resort communities near?
How does the family-owned legacy benefit residents?
What peace of mind does a gated community offer?
Can adult children research options for their parents at Palm Lake Resort?
What are the steps to move into a Palm Lake Resort home?
Retirement living in
nearby suburbs of Brisbane.
Explore Palm Lake Resort’s retirement living services across Brisbane and surrounding regions. Each area page is tailored to the community, amenities and lifestyle of that locale.