Communities where next-level fitness amenities come included

From expansive athletic facilities to rejuvenating recovery centres, these developments have definitively upped the ante when it comes to the concept of a home gym. 

New developments aren’t just about stylish amenities anymore. Today’s homemakers are looking for more than just a place to unwind at the end of the day – they want a sanctuary that supports their overall wellbeing.   

Whether it’s a fully equipped gym or a yoga studio, wellness is a central part of many people’s lives. But for those who live active lifestyles, the standard gym with a treadmill and scattering of weights isn’t going to cut it.  

The convenience of having fitness options that suit your standards just a few steps from your door removes barriers like travel time, membership fees, and limited operational hours, making it easy for residents to stick to their wellness routines. 

Developers are responding to these demands by integrating wellness offerings into their new projects, making it easier for residents to live a healthier life without leaving the comfort of their home. 

Scotch Hill Gardens, Victoria 

In Melbourne’s inner-city suburb of Hawthorn, Scotch Hill Gardens goes beyond the ordinary for fitness enthusiasts.

Scotch Hill Gardens features a movement studio and bath house. Picture: realestate.com.au

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Developed with the guidance of wellness consultant Dwell Concepts, the Hamton project provides residents with a suite of wellness amenities.  

Residents can enjoy solo or group workouts in the movement studio, then retreat to the bath house, which features a sauna, steam room, salt room, and vitality pool.  

With cold plunge pools for rejuvenation, each feature is designed to enhance fitness and recovery journeys. 

Palm Lakes Resort – Pelican Waters, Queensland 

Featuring one of the largest over 50s wellness centres in the southern hemisphere, Palm Lakes Resort in Pelican Waters offers a comprehensive wellness experience.

Palm Lakes Resort has three precincts focused on wellness. Picture: realestate.com.au

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Situated by the lake, the community’s Mirador wellness precinct includes a gym, heated indoor pool, spa, steam rooms, and a yoga and pilates studio. The convenience of personal lockers makes it easy to treat these facilities as extensions of residents’ homes.  

Meanwhile, active sports enthusiasts will revel in the Eldorado sporting precinct’s tennis and pickleball courts, undercover bowling green, and bowling alley.  

The Mirage precinct also provides the perfect setting for relaxation with its outdoor swimming pool and lakeside boardwalk. 

Qudos Portarlington, Victoria 

Qudos Portarlington on the Bellarine Peninsula is ideal for those who seek a tranquil lifestyle combined with premium wellness offerings.  

The Qudos Health Club provides a gym, saunas and swimming pool. Picture: realestate.com.au

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Just a ferry ride from Melbourne’s Docklands, this development by Qudos Projects features north-facing water views and luxurious living spaces.  

At the exclusive Qudos Health Club, residents enjoy a gym, saunas, swimming pool, and landscaped gardens – all contributing to a holiday-like experience that complements a low-maintenance lifestyle. 

Drift Residences, Queensland 

GDI Group’s Drift Residences embraces wellness with an entire floor devoted to wellbeing.

Drift’s floor of wellness amenities includes a heated pool, magnesium spa and yoga centre. Picture: realestate.com.au

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Designed by Plus Architecture, this development includes a heated pool, magnesium spa, cold therapy pool, infrared sauna, steam room, gymnasium, yoga centre, and massage rooms – all set against a serene coastal backdrop.  

Each feature supports a lifestyle focused on health and relaxation, making it an attractive option for those seeking a luxurious yet wellness-oriented living environment. 

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