Moving into a luxury home on acreage is more than just a change of address. You’re stepping into a unique lifestyle experience that brings you closer to nature, yourself and your local community.
When you live on acreage you can have all the privacy and solitude you like. Often, you’re surrounded by trees, long stretches of green grass and it can feel like it’s just you and the wallabies in the world.
But one thing many people don’t realise is that semi-rural communities have a close-knit social bond unlike anything in suburban neighbourhoods. It’s a camaraderie that’s forged over shared home-grown veggies, chance meetings at farmer’s markets and Sunday sessions at the local pub.
When you design your own luxury home, you can create spaces for casual afternoons with drinks and impromptu gatherings. It’s one of the elements that we love incorporating into our home designs.
The acreage life is brimming with social opportunities. Here are a few that you can choose to immerse yourself in (or stay as quiet and secluded as you like!):
1. Common interests bring people together.
If you’ve chosen to live on acreage, chances are you enjoy being amongst nature. Even if you’re not a green thumb, you’ll probably bond with a neighbour or two over your beautiful bougainvillea or a possum who keeps stealing apricots from the tree.
Whether it’s in your own backyard or at the bustling town centre, you’ll find casual shared spaces – a garden, a fire pit, or a communal gazebo. These spaces are more than architectural features; they’re places where people with similar interests connect, where you can share a cup of tea, exchange gardening tips, or simply enjoy the view of nature together.
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2. Community support is a principle of acreage living.
No community has each other’s back quite like acreage residences. Being further from services means neighbours depend on neighbours, whether it’s lending tools or helping with backyard projects. There is a unique culture of collaboration for projects everywhere – in your backyard, a neighbour’s home, or downtown at the local library.
In times of emergency, semi-rural communities band together to lend a hand to whoever needs it.
3. Local events unite and entertain
One thing acreage communities do beautifully is community events. From weekly farmers’ markets, community barbeques, acoustic sessions in the park and art events to local street parties with your neighbours, you’ll always find something that connects you with others.
These events create a unique community spirit and give your suburb a distinctive character.
4. Volunteering is part of the collaborative lifestyle
One thing you can always count on in semi-rural towns is a spirit of volunteering. And while no one will twist your arm to help out, many end up loving the community working bees, tree planting days or even joining the volunteer rural fire brigade.
For many, joining volunteer events gives an incredible sense of pride and ownership of their beautiful suburb.
5. A world of community workshops and clubs
If you check the local notice board, you’ll likely find a plethora of workshops and skill-sharing events to attend. You might be invited to gardening classes, pottery, candle-making and DIY basics, to name a few.
There are often plenty of clubs to join, too. For sporty types, you can find hiking, bushwalking and cycling; for nature-lovers, there are gardening, stargazing and sustainability groups. You’ll also find the tried-and-true art and craft clubs, Neighbourhood Watch and book clubs.
Living on acreage in a modern world
Post-pandemic, many people now work from home and can choose to live anywhere. Acreage living promises a reprieve from busy highways, noise pollution and stress. Retirees love the wide open space and the slower pace of life. Families move there for a safer, more outdoorsy place to raise their kids.
That’s why the unique spirit of community in acreage suburbs is so important. You’re no longer living nose-to-nose with your neighbours. Instead of driving to crowded shopping centres, you’ll be visiting local stores where everyone begins to know your name.
It’s the locals who turn acreage suburbs into a place that truly feels like home. It’s a special kind of comradeship that is reserved only for those lucky enough to live in the most desirable nooks of Australia.
Building a dream home on acreage
If the acreage life sounds appealing to you, we can help you get started. We have a range of stunning luxury home designs to peruse, and we can customise or build any plan from scratch. Contact us for a chat through your options.
Let us help you get connected to your new life, new community and new place to belong.
