Goodwin Retirement Living, Downer ACT
Affordable, secure retirement living without buying in.
Goodwin, have closed a critical gap in the housing system, ensuring that people who have worked, contributed and built our community are not locked out of quality retirement living simply because they cannot afford to buy.
Goodwin Retirement Living in Downer, ACT, is affordable, secure retirement living in a high-quality, well-located village, without the need to buy in.
We are offering:
7 x two-bedroom independent living units located in Downer, ACT.
Affordable rental, not purchase, with rent priced at below 75% of the market rate.
Longterm and secure tenancy, not shortstay.
Living arrangements for tenants with the same rights, services and quality that all Goodwin living is renowned for.
About the partnership
Combining CHC’s expertise in affordable housing with Goodwin’s leadership in retirement living.
This partnership delivers something genuinely rare: secure, affordable rental homes inside a high-quality, well located retirement village, with the same rights, dignity, and sense of belonging as every other resident.
We are combining CHC’s expertise in affordable housing with Goodwin’s leadership in retirement living.
“We have created a pathway for older people to age well, without falling through the cracks between social housing and private retirement markets,”
CHC Australia
How to apply
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What makes this offering so special for retirees
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Affordable rent based on the income thresholds.
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No entry contribution or purchase cost.
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High-quality and well-located homes.
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Brand new two-bedroom apartments in Goodwin Village Downer.
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Central Inner North Canberra location.
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Purpose-built retirement village with shared amenities.
Two trusted and proven partners
Goodwin
Goodwin Retirement Living designs, builds and manages the village.
CHC Australia
CHC Australia nominates eligible tenant residents for the affordable rental properties and delivers tenancy management of the same.
What tenants will get
The long-term lifestyle you seek, without the need to buy in.
Your home:
- Modern two-bedroom apartment.
- Designed for independent living.
- Part of a fully integrated Goodwin retirement village.
Your rights:
- Same rights and obligations as other Goodwin village residents.
- Occupancy formalised through a tripartite Village Contract with CHC and Goodwin.
What’s already included in rent:
- Water usage.
- Telephone and data.
- Village fees.
What you pay separately:
- Electricity (via embedded network provider).
- Any optional personal services (CHC Goodwin Scheme)
Stability and security
- This is not short-term or transitional housing.
How to Apply
Register and apply through CHC
Complete the CHC application form and submit with a GP confirmation of independent living ability*
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Eligibility assessment
CHC will confirm eligibility and nominate suitable applicants.
Village approval and move-in
Goodwin completes suitability assessment and finalises the Village Contract.
* Review the Goodwin brochure for more details about how this offering works and what’s required for you to complete your application. Contact the CHC Housing team with any questions or for assistance.
Eligibility
Who can apply?
You may be eligible if you:
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Are aged 60 years or over
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Can live independently
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Meet CHC’s affordable housing criteria or are eligible for Commonwealth Rent Assistance
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Are assessed by Goodwin as suitable for village living
Income settings
The program applies CHC’s affordable housing policy framework, balancing accessibility, fairness, and long-term viability through a hybrid application of ACT and NSW income thresholds.
See the Minimum and maximum income requirements
| Household | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Single | $57,600 | $86,400 |
| Couple | $86,400 | $129,600 |
Affordable, secure retirement living without buying in.
Combining CHC’s expertise in affordable housing with Goodwin’s leadership in retirement living.
Contact CHC
Contact the CHC housing team with any questions or for assistance.
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An initiative of CHC Australia
CHC Australia
CHC is the largest provider of affordable and social housing based in Canberra.
We are a Tier 1 registered Community Housing Provider, with over 25 years’ experience delivering for the Canberra community.