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May 4, 2026 | IN Media Release and News | BY AVID | 3 min read 

An emerging land lease community is investing in the wellbeing of its residents by blending the natural
gifts of the Hervey Bay region with million-dollar lifestyle facilities designed to promote residents’
health and happiness.

Designed to extend upon the existing benefits of its coastal location, over-50s community Vantage
Hervey Bay by AVID Property Group (AVID) has committed to providing outdoor lifestyle facilities for
its residents in line with extensive research finding time spent outdoors to be physically and mentally
beneficial for mature adults1.

For Vantage Hervey Bay residents Jennie and Steve Neary and their dog Brandy, a home entwined
with nature was a non-negotiable when they moved into their new community late last year.

“The beach is my happy place – we love taking our puppy down for walks along the ocean or
esplanade and just enjoying our time in the fresh air, and at Vantage Hervey Bay we’re only five
minutes away from the water,” Ms Neary said.

“When we’re not at the beach we have a lovely little garden that keeps us busy, and we’ve been able
to make so many new connections since we moved in just from walking around the community and
chatting to the neighbours that we meet along the way.

“In the afternoons especially, the community seems to come alive with everyone out and about
enjoying a walk to watch the sunset – some days we’re even lucky enough to see kangaroos!”

Beyond the development of outdoor lifestyle amenities, to further facilitate active living for residents
Vantage welcomes ownership of any animal in line with council requirements, setting the community
apart from surrounding over-50s villages which often impose weight restrictions around pet ownership.

Research reveals benefits experienced by mature adults with access to nature includes increased
muscle strength, flexibility and cardiovascular health in mature adults, as well as mental benefits of
reduced stress levels, and improved mood and cognitive function1.

AVID General Manager Queensland and Land Lease Communities Anthony Demiris said the design
of the community has been carefully considered to work in harmony with its natural surrounds, giving
residents the choice between beachside and parkland leisure activities.

“The natural surrounds at Hervey Bay are truly outstanding, and building our community in cohesion
with the environment was such an important aspect of our development in this region,” Mr Demiris
said.

“Beyond the benefits of being positioned just 10 minutes from the beach, we were committed to
ensuring the community was built with active outdoor living in mind, giving residents an abundance of
activities to choose from without even leaving the neighbourhood.

“Construction on our luxury $16.5m community Clubhouse is progressing well, and we look forward to
being able to welcome residents to reap the rewards of the lifestyle amenities to their full extent soon.”

Upon completion of construction in the coming months, Vantage Hervey Bay residents will have their
pick of built-in lifestyle amenities including an outdoor lap pool and adjoining spa, sauna, outdoor yoga
lawn, community garden, resident-run community workshop, tennis and pickleball courts, and a
network of walking and bike paths throughout the neighbourhood.

Vantage is AVID’s unique approach to land lease community living featuring high-quality, purpose-
built-resort-style communities for the over-50s market. For more information visit Vantage by AVID.

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