For many people, retiring is no longer about slowing down. It is about choice — choosing how to live, how to spend time, and how much energy to give to the things that matter. At Kingsford Terrace Corinda, that philosophy is clear: downsizing is not a step back, but a step into a fuller, more deliberate chapter of life.
Located at Cliveden Avenue in Corinda, Kingsford Terrace sits within an established residential pocket close to train services, shops, green spaces and essential health care. It remains firmly connected to the surrounding suburb, allowing residents to stay close to family, friends and the routines they know, while enjoying the benefits of a purpose-built retirement community.
Not One Type of Resident — But Many Lives Well Lived
Kingsford Terrace is home to people who have lived widely different lives, united not by age but by curiosity and independence.
Among them is Bill Newnham, a former engineer whose career spanned Europe, the Middle East, South America and the North Sea oil fields. After decades of high-pressure international project work, Bill and his wife Pamela chose Kingsford Terrace after leaving their three-level family home in nearby Chelmer. Retirement has not meant retreat. Bill remains active through Men’s Shed, Toastmasters, regular gym sessions and plans for future travel, appreciating the freedom that comes with a low-maintenance home.
Creativity is also part of village life. When Val Donovan launched her memoir ‘Memories of a Life Well Lived’ at Kingsford Terrace, she also raised funds for the Melanoma Institute Australia in memory of her late husband. The event brought together residents, family and friends, reflecting the strong sense of community that has formed within the village.
New resident Ronnie Christie’s life journey has taken him from Scotland to Sydney and Perth, before coming to Corinda. He is a performer by heart and has been actively sharing his talent with everyone.
Achievement does not stop at the village gates either. One resident, Trevor, won a gold medal at the Queensland Championships in the 10-metre air rifle event at Belmont. Competing in the SH2 category, his win was celebrated widely within the Kingsford Terrace community as a reminder that ambition does not retire.
Everyday Life, Shared Well
Community life at Kingsford Terrace grows naturally rather than being imposed.
Photo Credit: Facebook/Kingsford Terrace Corinda
Residents can take part in gentle fitness options such as NIA movement classes, Pilates and other low-impact activities designed to support strength, balance and wellbeing.
Creative and social groups include paint-and-sip sessions, craft circles and informal gatherings built around shared interests.
From time to time, other groups gather and meet. ROMEO — Retired Old Men Eating Out have become part of village culture.
Food is a major point of connection. The on-site KT Café, operated in partnership with Brisbane Valley Protein, offers residents access to freshly prepared meals, produce and shared tastings, reinforcing the village’s emphasis on quality, convenience and sociability.
Kingsford Terrace is also completely pet-friendly, offering the perfect place to walk about, with even the occasional obedience class or “puppaccino” treat.
Spaces Designed for Living — Without the Fuss
Kingsford Terrace has evolved over time, with each new stage shaped by resident feedback and changing expectations around retirement living. The community includes seven residential buildings: Litchfield, Duporth, Mitchell, Francis, Lingrove, Taylor and the newest addition, Radcliffe.
Apartments are designed with accessibility and comfort at their core. Step-free access, lifts, generous layouts and modern fittings reduce physical strain while supporting independence. Homes are light-filled, secure and easy to manage, allowing residents to spend less time on upkeep and more time on the things they enjoy.
Shared facilities and landscaped spaces are positioned to encourage connection without sacrificing privacy. Residents can join in as much — or as little — as they wish. Importantly, the village sits within Corinda rather than apart from it, allowing residents to remain active participants in the broader community rather than observers from the sidelines.
A Company With Skin in the Game
Kingsford Terrace is owned and operated by Aura Holdings, a Brisbane-based retirement living company founded by Tim Russell and Mark Taylor. Their approach to retirement living is shaped not only by professional experience but by personal insight: both founders have parents who live in Aura communities.
That lived experience informs Aura’s philosophy — that retirement living should expand life rather than narrow it. Communities are designed to support independence, dignity and connection, recognising that people do not stop evolving simply because they stop working.
Life, Reimagined After 60
Australians aged 60 and over now make up more than one-fifth of the population, and expectations around ageing are shifting. Increasingly, people are choosing homes that support active, connected living rather than isolation.
At Kingsford Terrace Corinda, that shift is visible every day — in shared meals, personal achievements and the quiet relief of living without constant maintenance. For many residents, life did not slow down at 60. It simply found a better rhythm.
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Published 12-December-2025
