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Relocating for Retirement in South Australia

Author/s: Valerie Kupke

Date Published: 1/01/2001

Published in: Volume 7 - 2001 Issue 3 (pages 168 - 181)

Abstract

This paper reports on the findings of a survey undertaken in 1999 into the decisionmaking processes of retirees who have relocated to retirement villages within the Adelaide Metropolitan District in South Australia (SA). The study recognises that the South Australia population is aging faster than for any other state in Australia and suggests that the decision making of retirees, both pensioned and self funded, are of interest to those in the areas of housing provision, housing investment and welfare provision. This study identifies the characteristics of retirees who have moved into retirement villages and explores the main push and pull factors, which influence their decision to relocate. This study is important given the concern that has been expressed over appropriate accommodation for an aging Australian population and the lack of systematic canvassing of views within the retirement village population.

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Keywords

Housing - Relocation - Retirement Village

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