Racecourse retirement village redefines luxury living for a new generation of retirees

Stephen NadinUpdated 23 Jul 2026, 10:01amFirst published 23 Jul 2026, 10:00amAdd as a preferred source on GoogleA major new trend is taking shape in Australian retirement living with Keyton’s newly completed Poinciana House at Bernborough Ascot in Brisbane emerging as an example of how the sector is evolving to meet the expectations of modern retirees. Located beside Doomben racecourse in Ascot, just 8km from the Brisbane CBD, Poinciana House is part of Bernborough Ascot, Australia’s first vertical retirement community built within a racecourse precinct. The project is helping redefine what retirement living can look like in premium inner-city locations, combining independent apartment living with high-end lifestyle, wellness and world-class community amenities. Keyton chief executive Nathan Cockerill said the strong response to Poinciana House reflected a clear shift in what older Australians now want from retirement living. Keyton’s newly completed Poinciana House at Bernborough Ascot in Brisbane. “We’re seeing a clear shift in what people want from retirement living,” he said. “Many retirees want to live closer to the action and are choosing to stay close to the city, to service...