Retirement living near Sanctuary Lakes
If you enjoy the calm and convenience of Sanctuary Lakes and want a home that is easier to look after, Rivervue is well worth the trip. Our village sits by the Maribyrnong River in Avondale Heights, close to Highpoint and around 9km from Melbourne’s CBD. You can keep the lifestyle you enjoy and move into a secure, welcoming community with premium homes, facilities and beautifully kept surrounds.
Why Sanctuary Lakes downsizers choose Rivervue
The move to a retirement village is about having more time and less to manage. At Rivervue you keep your independence whilst gaining the ease of a well-run community. Homes are designed for comfort and practicality, gardens and common areas are cared for by passionate gardeners, and facilities make daily life simple. Join activities when you want company or enjoy the quiet of riverfront paths and garden spaces. It feels calm, considered and genuinely welcoming.
Highlights for Sanctuary Lakes locals
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Modern villas and apartments designed for comfort and ease
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Community centre, heated pool, fully equipped gym and spaces to host family and friends
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Secure environment with a dedicated team who know residents by name
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Concierge service assisting residents as needed
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A friendly community with a relaxed social calendar and weekly happy hour.
Homes and lifestyle
Choose a low maintenance home with light filled living, quality finishes and outdoor space for a morning cuppa or an afternoon read. The Views at Rivervue offers premium residences with generous floorplans and elevated outlooks for those who want something extra special. Residents enjoy landscaped gardens, quiet nooks, luxury community lounges for a chat and rooms for cards, craft or a film. Family and friends are always welcome to visit and share the village facilities. Or they can come and stay, with hotel style courtesy suites available for a small fee. We have thought of everything.
Getting here from Sanctuary Lakes
By car it is a straightforward trip via Point Cook Road and the freeway toward Highpoint and Avondale Heights. We include clear directions and parking details with your tour confirmation, so arrival is easy.
Keep your Sanctuary Lakes routine
You can still enjoy the parts of life you know well, whether that is a coffee close to home, a stop at Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre, or time with family and friends in the west. At Rivervue, you trade heavy upkeep for a home and community that feel lighter and easier to manage, whilst staying connected to the wider west and the city. Rivervue’s location close to Highpoint and the CBD makes that balance part of its everyday appeal.
Hear from Rivervue residents about the location
One of the things residents value most about Rivervue is how well connected it feels to everyday life. The Maribyrnong River walking trails are close by, Highpoint is just down the road, local shops and restaurants are nearby, and public transport makes it easy to get into the city or around the area without needing to drive. For many, there is real comfort in knowing family, familiar services and the places they already know are still within easy reach. It offers the ease of a new chapter without feeling far removed from the life and community around you.
Rivervue residents share what they value about the location and how it keeps them connected to familiar places.
Next Steps
See Rivervue for yourself, and you will feel the warm and spirit of the community that makes us unique. We would love to show you around. Book a tour today.












