What Aura Holdings does

Aura Holdings is a Queensland-based developer and operator of luxury independent living retirement communities, founded in September 2016 by Tim Russell and Mark Taylor. The company serves retirees aged 60+ in South East Queensland who seek to downsize from family homes while remaining in their established communities, with a portfolio of eight villages — six operational (Kingsford Terrace Corinda, The Atrium Lutwyche, Somerset Indooroopilly, The Avenue Maroochydore, The Pavilion North Kirra, The Ninth Middle Ridge), one under construction (The Evelyn Mt Ommaney), and one in planning with a sales office opening mid-2026 (Bishopsview Milton). The completed portfolio comprises nearly 800 apartments, with a development pipeline exceeding 2,000 units extending into northern New South Wales.

Aura's product offering centres on independent living apartments in 1, 2, and 3 bedroom configurations featuring age-appropriate design (step-free layouts, wider doorways, emergency response systems) combined with resort-style amenities including heated pools, gyms, wine rooms, billiards rooms, libraries, cafés, and pet-friendly policies. Supporting services include the Aura Wellness Advisor, a qualified nursing professional service launched in December 2025 that helps residents navigate My Aged Care and access allied health providers. The company has no proprietary technology platform; operations run on a standard website (Flip) for listings, virtual tours, and inspection bookings, supplemented by dedicated village sales offices and on-site village managers.

The business model operates on three revenue streams: (1) one-time apartment sales at publicly listed prices ranging from approximately A$580K to over A$2M, secured by a A$5,000 fully refundable deposit with no stamp duty; (2) recurring weekly service charges for common area maintenance, security, and village management; and (3) a Deferred Management Fee on the exit sale price when a resident resells, allowing residents to benefit from apartment value appreciation. Customers are reached through direct sales via village showrooms, website enquiries, inspection bookings, community events, and resident referrals. In March 2026, US infrastructure investor Stonepeak acquired a 50% stake in Aura Holdings, providing up to A$1 billion in available capital to fund the development pipeline — Stonepeak's second platform investment in the Australian/New Zealand retirement sector following its November 2024 acquisition of Arvida Group.

Name

Aura Holdings

Legal name

Aura Australia Holdings Pty Ltd

Website

https://auraholdings.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aura Holdings is a Queensland-based developer and operator of luxury independent living retirement villages serving retirees aged 60+ in South East Queensland. The company operates eight villages with nearly 800 completed apartments and a pipeline exceeding 2,000 units, backed by Stonepeak's A$1 billion investment.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Coorparoo

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Apartment Sales: One-time purchase of independent living apartments. Residents buy into the village through outright apartment purchase, paying the full purchase price upfront. This represents the primary revenue stream for Aura Holdings.
2. General Service Charges (Weekly Fees): Ongoing weekly fees charged to residents for maintenance of common areas, village management, security, and community facilities. The fee varies depending on the specific village chosen.
3. Deferred Management Fee (DMF): A straightforward Deferred Management Fee charged on the exit sale price when a resident sells their apartment. This allows residents to benefit from growth in the value of their apartment over time.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aura Holdings develops and operates a portfolio of luxury independent living retirement communities across South East Queensland. It sells age-appropriate 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments within purpose-built villages that include resort-style amenities (pools, gyms, libraries, wine rooms, cafés) and weekly village management services. Revenue is generated through apartment sales, recurring weekly service charges, and a Deferred Management Fee on exit sale.

Product overview

Aura Holdings operates as a retirement village developer and operator offering a portfolio of eight luxury retirement communities across southeast Queensland, Australia. Founded in 2016 by Tim Russell and Mark Taylor, the company provides independent living apartments (1, 2, and 3 bedrooms) combined with premium community facilities. The portfolio includes Kingsford Terrace Corinda (South-West Brisbane), The Evelyn Mt Ommaney (South-West Brisbane), The Atrium Lutwyche (North Brisbane), Bishopsview Milton (Inner Brisbane), Somerset Indooroopilly (West Brisbane), The Avenue Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast), The Pavilion North Kirra (Gold Coast), and The Ninth Middle Ridge (Toowoomba). Supporting services include the Aura Wellness Advisor program providing in-home support navigation. Communities feature resort-style amenities such as heated pools, gyms, libraries, wine rooms, billiards rooms, cafés, and outdoor entertainment areas. The company was backed by a A$1 billion investment from US firm Stonepeak in March 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kingsford Terrace Corinda South-West Brisbane pet-friendly retirement community featuring award-winning O'Neill Architecture, with multiple buildings around a central courtyard. Offers 1, 2, and 3 bedroom independent living apartments with heated indoor pool, billiards room, library, wine room, café, and residents garden, located 14km from Brisbane CBD.
• The Atrium Lutwyche North Brisbane pet-friendly retirement community located 6km from Brisbane CBD offering city views. Independent living apartments with facilities including swimming pool, gym, café, rooftop terrace, heated indoor pool, library, wine room, function room, and yoga studio. Currently sold out with waitlist available.
• The Avenue Maroochydore Sunshine Coast coastal retirement community located 200 metres from the water featuring sub-tropical courtyard design inspired by regional heritage. Pet-friendly apartments with heated magnesium pool, gym, billiards room, library, arts and crafts room, wine room, Compass Connections café, functions room, allied health consulting rooms, and resident market garden.
• The Pavilion North Kirra Gold Coast beachside retirement community steps from North Kirra Beach with views of the Pacific Ocean and Gold Coast Hinterland. Designed by O'Neill Architecture as a vertical village with outdoor pool, billiards room, library, rooftop garden, arts and crafts room, dining and function room, kitchen and bar, on-site café, gym, yoga and pilates studio, and courtyard BBQ area.
• The Ninth Middle Ridge Toowoomba retirement community on the Darling Downs escarpment designed by Cox Architecture with views across Toowoomba Golf Club and the escarpment. Pet-friendly village featuring billiards table, wine room, multi-purpose activity room, gym, bocce court, outdoor entertaining area with BBQ, and golf buggy storage with easy access to Toowoomba Golf Club.
• Somerset Indooroopilly West Brisbane pet-friendly retirement community located 7km from Brisbane CBD beside Indooroopilly Golf Club. Resort-style amenities with heated pool and spa, yoga and pilates studio, billiards room, library, communal lounge, multi-purpose rooms, wine room, allied health consultancy rooms, fenced dog area, and outdoor BBQ areas.
• The Evelyn Mt Ommaney South-West Brisbane retirement community set alongside McLeod Country Golf Club featuring 110 contemporary apartments and 16 two-storey townhouses. Designed by Marchese Partners with focus on sustainability, including outdoor pool, gym, wellness spaces, billiards room, community gardens, and BBQ areas.
• Bishopsview Milton Inner-city Brisbane boutique vertical village set on historic Milton Anglican Parish grounds with heritage elements. Features 76 luxury residences including apartments and penthouses across three architecturally designed buildings. Premium facilities include outdoor swimming pool, gym, yoga studio, billiards room, bar, craft room, wine room, and community gardens.
• Aura Wellness Advisor A qualified nursing professional service providing personalised guidance to help residents stay independent by connecting them with in-home support services, navigating My Aged Care systems, and coordinating with trusted health, community, and wellness providers. Supports residents with health guidance, allied health services, medication support, transport services, respite care, and home modifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Somerset Indooroopilly achieved over 95% occupancy rate
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Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• RetireAustralia: Australian retirement village operator originally founded by Aura's co-founder Tim Russell and scaled to become the country's fourth-largest operator before being acquired in 2014. Directly comparable business model (DMF, strata/freehold, integrated communities) and provides direct lineage to Aura's founding team.
• Ingenia Communities: ASX-listed operator of land-lease and rental communities for over-50s across Australia, combining manufactured-home-style accommodation with community amenities. Comparable resident demographic and recurring-fee revenue model, though with a different ownership structure (land lease vs. strata/DMF).
• Arvida Group: New Zealand retirement village operator and developer that was acquired by Stonepeak in November 2024 — making it Stonepeak's first ANZ retirement platform investment, directly comparable to Aura as a Stonepeak-backed retirement village platform. Operates a similar DMF/leasing model across integrated living, care, and memory-care services.
• Living Choice: Independent Australian operator of independent living retirement villages on the NSW South Coast and in QLD/Adelaide. Closely comparable mid-market to premium offering with on-site amenities, directly competing in similar geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Lendlease Retirement Living: Retirement living arm of major Australian developer Lendlease — where Aura co-founder Mark Taylor previously led state-level development finance. Operates integrated retirement villages across Australia with comparable infill urban positioning.
• Aveo Group: Australia's largest retirement village operator with ~80 communities nationwide. Operates a similar DMF-based independent and assisted-living model at much greater scale, including the FKP legacy portfolio, providing direct overlap with Aura's resident-facing offering.
• Stockland Retirement Living: Retirement living division of ASX-listed diversified developer Stockland, operating retirement villages integrated with master-planned communities across Australia. Comparable mid-market to premium positioning and DMF-based revenue model.

Regional players

• Bolton Clarke: Large not-for-profit Australian provider of retirement living, home care, and residential aged care, with significant QLD retirement village presence. Comparable resident demographic and QLD footprint, though operating as a NFP with integrated care services.
• RSL Life Care: Australian veteran-focused not-for-profit operating retirement villages and aged care across NSW and QLD. Overlaps with Aura in the QLD retirement-village market with a similar resident-age demographic, though with NFP governance and integrated care services.

Emerging players

• Eureka Care Villages: Boutique Australian retirement village developer focused on premium, resort-style independent living communities in Victoria and QLD. Comparable luxury positioning and amenity-rich development approach, though smaller in scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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