Where to live to be 100 in Australia – realestate.com.au

1A Alexander Cres, Point Lonsdale is listed for sale with a price tag of $1.85 million to $1.95 million.

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Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale have been named the best Aussie areas for those looking to live to 100.

Just Nootropics research has revealed that residents who call the borough of Queenscliffe home, made up of two suburbs on the Bellarine Peninsula, have the strongest chance of being centenarians after analyzing lifestyle and age data from the latest census.

Victoria dominated the top 10 list, which rated every region nationally, with the Buloke, Hindmarsh and West Wimmera regions in sixth, seventh and eighth place respectively.

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Victor Harbor and Orroroo Carrieton in South Australia made the list, as did Claremont in Western Australia and Hunters Hill and Weddin in New South Wales.

The firm's neuroscientist Dr Brian Ramos said Australia's blue zones – or where people live exceptionally long lives on average – had a number of qualities; peaceful surroundings, a slower pace of life and ample space for outdoor activities.

“For those living in large metropolitan areas, it's important to schedule regular work hours, create community, and ensure the brain spends time in green spaces designed to help relieve the daily stresses that life can bring,” said Dr. Ramos.

19 Hobson St, Queenscliff for sale.

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The asking price for the three-bedroom home is $1.69 million to $1.85 million.

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RT Edgar Bellarine Ocean Grove director Brock Grainger said he once sold a Queenscliff home owned by a 105-year-old woman.

“He said he lived in the ocean and there was a nice sea breeze that helped him live as long as he did,” she said.

“He actually … moved to a lifestyle village, not a nursing (facility).”

PropTrack data shows that Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale have median house prices of $1.26 million and $1.1235 million respectively.

After moving from country Victoria about 12 years ago, Mr Grainger said it was a very happy and friendly community compared to other areas, which he attributed to the seaside suburb's “relaxed vibe” and strong sense of community.

15 Duncan St, Birchip is for sale and is located in the Shire of Buloke.

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The three-bedroom home has a price guide of $278,000.

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He added that there has been an influx of young families moving to Queenscliff since Covid, with the football club and primary school experiencing significant growth.

“About six years ago there were only 13 children in the school and now … there are 150,” he said.

National Property Buyers director Antony Bucello said since the pandemic they have helped more potential buyers find homes in lifestyle areas such as the Bass Coast and Bellarine Peninsula.

With Australia's aging population, Mr Bucello expected inquiries for coastal accommodation to continue despite falling since the height of the pandemic.

100 TOP 10 BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN THE COUNTRY

Rating – Region – State

1. Queenscliffe – VIC

2. Victor Harbor – SA

3. Narembeen – WA

4. Orroroo Carrieton – SA

5. Claremont – WA

6. Bullock – VIC

7. Hindmarsh – VIC

8. West Wimmera – VIC

9. Hunters Hill – NSW

10. Weddin – NSW

Source: Simply Nootropics, ABS

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