Best places to retire in Australia

For retirees, Bendigo ranks highest in Australia (retire score 75/100), balancing affordability, a mild climate and safety. The most affordable option is Bendigo. Our retire score = 40% cost + 30% climate + 30% safety.
Top retirement cities in Australia (retire score)
75Bendigo74Hobart74Geelong74City of Port Phillip74Ballarat73Wollongong72Toowoomba71Newcastle71Central Coast70Adelaide70Logan City70Gold Coast

Top retirement cities in Australia

Retire score weights affordability, climate comfort and disaster+crime safety. It does not include healthcare quality or retirement-visa rules — verify those separately.

FAQ

Where is the best place to retire in Australia?

Bendigo ranks highest in our retirement score (75/100), balancing affordability, mild climate and safety.

Is Australia a good place to retire?

Australia's best retirement city scores 75/100; the most affordable is Bendigo (cost 50/100). We weigh cost, climate and natural-disaster + crime safety — not healthcare or visas, which you should check separately.

What's the cheapest place to retire in Australia?

Bendigo has the lowest cost of living in Australia in our data.

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