Hometown Australia Communities, the Australian arm of the US Over 55s and all-age communities owner/operator Hometown America, has bought its first Over 50s land lease community in Toowoomba, the second most populous inland city of Queensland.
Bridge Street, which is in the suburb of Wilsonton, is the first Hometown Australia community within the Toowoomba region of the Darling Downs. The 262-site community brings its portfolio in the state to 17. Altogether, Hometown Australia now owns and operates 54 sites (including some such as Glenfern Thrumster and Parkside Yamba, both in NSW, in development)
Bridge Street has amenities including a four lane bowling green, swimming pool, tennis court and croquet green.
Retirement villages in Toowoomba include Drayton Villas, Oak Tree and Bolton Clarke Westhaven.