Decode has officially broken ground at Castle Hill Villages Stage 1, our newest seniors living construction project in partnership with Anglicare Sydney. This milestone marks the start of a development that will deliver 53 new independent living units to one of Sydney’s Hills District communities and another step forward in addressing NSW’s urgent seniors housing shortage.
Being built within a live, operational village, the safety and wellbeing of current residents are our top priorities throughout every stage of construction.
Why seniors living construction matters more than ever in NSW
NSW’s senior population is growing rapidly and housing supply is not keeping pace. By 2030, an additional 40,000 seniors’ homes will be needed across the state. This gap isn’t just a housing challenge; it’s a social infrastructure challenge that requires experienced, committed construction partners to solve.
Australia’s senior living market, valued at $21.67 billion in 2026 and projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% to 2035, is one of the most undersupplied sectors in the country. In NSW alone, retirement villages are operating at approximately 95% occupancy, underscoring the urgency for new, quality supply.
Anglicare Castle Hill Villages Stage 1 is Decode’s direct response to this need delivering not just homes, but the community infrastructure that lets seniors live independently, safely, and with dignity.
About the Castle Hill Villages Stage 1 project
Developed in partnership with Anglicare Sydney, one of NSW’s most respected and established aged care and retirement living providers, Stage 1 of Castle Hill Villages will deliver 53 independent living units within an existing, occupied retirement community.
This type of retirement village construction presents a unique and demanding challenge: building to full quality and schedule within a live residential environment, without disrupting the daily lives of the people who already call it home. It requires meticulous planning, clear communication, and a construction team that genuinely prioritises people over programme.
- 53 new independent living units to be delivered in Stage 1
- Located within the established Anglicare Castle Hill Villages, Hills District NSW
- Construction within a live, occupied retirement village requiring heightened safety protocols
- First residents expected to move in by 2027
How Decode approaches seniors living construction
Decode is one of the leading residential construction companies in NSW with the experience and systems to deliver complex seniors living projects at scale. Our work spans large-format apartment developments, affordable housing, and now retirement village construction, each requiring a tailored approach shaped by the community being served.
On projects like Castle Hill Villages, our priorities are clear: resident safety and wellbeing come first, always. Our site management, staging plans, and communication protocols are all designed to minimise impact on the existing community while delivering a high-quality result for future residents.
A partnership built on shared values
We are proud to collaborate with the expert team at Anglicare Sydney on this project. Anglicare’s decades of experience in aged care and retirement living, combined with Decode’s delivery capability as NSW’s leading residential construction company, creates a partnership well-matched to the complexity and importance of this work. Thank you to everyone who joined us at the groundbreaking celebration. This milestone is a moment to acknowledge not just what we’re building, but who we’re building it for.