29/42 Southern Cross Drive, Ballina, NSW 2478

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Retirement Living
Type
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms

Last updated on Thursday, August 27, 2026 ( See property details for 29/42 Southern Cross Drive, Ballina, NSW 2478)

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A well-located, low-maintenance retirement home in a friendly community, close to beaches, shops, and transport.

🏡 Property Highlights

  • Affordable retirement living close to beaches and river
  • Pet-friendly community with social gatherings
  • Low-maintenance, neatly presented two-bedroom home
  • Community amenities include salt water pool and BBQ areas
  • Secure lock-up carport with additional storage shed
  • Convenient location near shopping centres and public transport

✨ Key Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Ensuite
  • Outdoor Area
  • Built-in Robes
  • Shed
  • Open-Plan Living
  • Pet-Friendly
  • Outdoor Area / Balcony
  • Internal Laundry
  • Fly Screens

Ballina offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle with beautiful beaches, scenic river views, and a friendly community atmosphere. The suburb boasts excellent amenities including shopping centres, cafes, and recreational facilities. Its convenient location provides easy access to transport links, Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, and outdoor leisure activities. The area is ideal for retirees and downsizers seeking a relaxed, coastal lifestyle with all essential services nearby. With a welcoming community and plenty of social opportunities, Ballina is perfect for those looking to enjoy the Northern Rivers region.

What amenities are available within the community?
Residents have access to community halls, salt water swimming pool, BBQ areas, and social gatherings organized by the park managers, fostering a friendly environment.
Is the property suitable for pets?
Yes, the community is pet-friendly with approval, allowing residents to enjoy the companionship of their pets.
What are the transportation options nearby?
Public transport is very accessible, with bus stops located directly out the front of the property, providing easy access into town and surrounding areas.
Are there any additional costs or fees?
Site fees are applicable, with pensioners potentially qualifying for rent assistance to reduce costs further.
What is the condition of the property?
The home is neatly presented, with recent enhancements to maximise space and functionality, making it move-in ready.
Are there any ongoing or upcoming maintenance costs for the community facilities? What are the specific approval requirements for pets in the community? Are there any restrictions on modifications or renovations to the property? Is there any history of flooding or bushfire risk in the area? What are the rules regarding the use of communal areas and social gatherings? Are there any planned developments or zoning changes nearby that could affect the property? What are the total ongoing costs, including site fees and council rates? Is the property compliant with all local building and safety regulations? Are there any easements or covenants affecting the property? What is the process for accessing and maintaining the garden shed and other shared amenities?

29/42 Southern Cross Drive, Ballina, NSW 2478 - More Details

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If you are over 50 and looking for an affordable tidy place to call home - close to the beach, river, shopping centres and every service you could need, this is the place for you!

Positioned within the welcoming community of Ballina Southern Cross Village, this neatly presented two-bedroom converted caravan offers a low-maintenance lifestyle with added comfort and convenience.

Inside, the home has been thoughtfully enhanced to maximise space and functionality. An additional sitting room at the front creates a versatile second living or dining area, while a servery window connects seamlessly to the kitchen, enhancing both practicality and flow.

The main living area is fitted with air conditioning, providing year-round comfort. The kitchen is well designed, featuring a skylight that brings in natural light, along with ample storage and generous bench space. A separate multipurpose room offers flexibility—ideal as a home office, dressing room, or additional storage—while the main bedroom is generously sized and includes its own ensuite.

Stepping out the back door, you are welcomed onto a covered rear porch—an ideal space to relax in privacy, complete with easy pull-down screens. The fully enclosed, lock-up carport provides secure parking for up to two small vehicles and incorporates a practical garden shed, which also houses a second toilet for added convenience.

Residents enjoy access to community halls within both complexes of Southern Cross Village, fostering a friendly and connected environment, with regular social gatherings organised by the park managers for those who wish to participate.

Public transport adds a touch of old-school convenience, with bus stops located directly out the front, providing easy access into town and drop-off at the village entrance.

The location is exceptionally convenient, just moments from a range of shopping and lifestyle amenities including Aldi, cafes, Harvey Norman, and Spotlight. Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is only a short drive away, while the river, local beaches, and Ballina town centre are all within easy reach.

An affordable, well-located opportunity, ideally suited to singles, downsizers, and retirees seeking a relaxed Northern Rivers lifestyle.

Stand Out Features:
- Pet Friendly (with approval)
- Close to Ballina town and beaches
- Friendly community with social gatherings organised
- Salt water swimming pool, community halls / BBQ areas available to use year round
- Easy walk/ride to shopping complexes
- Pensioners may qualify for rent assistance bringing the site fees down even further
- Bus stops right out the front

If this sounds like your kind of lifestyle, please call Kate on 0487 287 122 and arrange a private viewing today!
Proudly presented by Kate Lucas at Century 21 Alstonville Plateau Lifestyle.

*Some Photos have been enhanced using AI to illustrate the potential of the space when clear and provide inspiration for how the home can be styled.
Type
Retirement Living
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1

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