Why so many Australian downsizers and retirees want to call the Hunter home
From regional Victoria to coastal Queensland, more Australians are discovering why the Hunter is an appealing place to begin their next chapter.
Discover our growing collection of Principle Living retirement and land lease communities - each crafted with care, designed for connection, and supported by our bespoke MyRetirement services.

Principle Living’s inaugural community is a thriving and established neighbourhood recognised as a 2025 finalist in both the UDIA and Property Council awards, with full completion scheduled for June 2026.

Located at the gateway to the Hunter Valley, this masterplanned land lease community will offer the very best of convenient, low-maintenance living, immersed in nature.

Located within Rutherford's award-winning Heritage Parc residential estate, this 160-home retirement village will blend heritage charm and natural connection with vibrant modern living.

The Apperly will be Principle Living's flagship community, co-located with Newcastle Golf Course on the coastal sand dunes of Fern Bay and offering a choice of premium villas and apartments.
