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Australia is facing a significant mismatch between the rapidly growing retiree population and available retirement housing. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics and Productivity Commission, the number of Australians aged 65+ will reach nearly 9 million by 2057, while estimates suggest a shortfall of over 200,000 retirement dwellings by 2030.
Chirpy Communities aims to help bridge this gap, especially in the mid-to-upper tiers of the market, offering homes that deliver both quality and lifestyle. Chirpy Communities, its retirement living division dedicated to addressing Australia’s growing shortage of high-quality housing for over 50’s. Its inaugural residential living brand, The Residences by Chirpy, will offer architecturally designed homes in welcoming communities built for comfort, connection, and dignity.
Chirpy Communities is actively evaluating parcels of land in Queensland to develop communities of up to 1,000 premium, low-rise homes and townhouses combined with resort-style community amenities. These will be locations where community members can live, connect, share, and thrive. The developments are expected to create employment for hundreds of trades, contractors and project managers and contribute significant GDP growth to local areas.
“At Chirpy Communities, we’re building homes and neighbourhoods that reflect dignity, style, and belonging. And through Chirpy Financial, we will make financing transparent and workable so living well in retirement is within reach. I am delighted to lead the division for Marbanc International and be working with a high calibre team to deliver a high quality living solution to cater to Australia’s house shortage for retirees”
Shaun Mahoney, CEO
Design with a Difference
Crafting Communities that Endure
Our ambition goes beyond building residences — we create places that feel alive, where architecture and community are woven together to shape daily life.
At the heart of our design philosophy is a commitment to intelligent, highly considered layouts that don’t just look beautiful but work seamlessly. Every detail is shaped to balance livability with natural light, cross ventilation, green outlooks, and a rich layer of amenity that supports how people truly live.
The Residences is more than a collection of homes. It is a stage for connection, vibrancy, and belonging — a place where enhanced livability meets activated social spaces, and where community becomes the essence of everyday life.
