Gardiner Retirement Lodge

Gardiner Lodge is a retirement village operated by Uniting Vic.Tas in the leafy suburb of Glen Iris, Melbourne. The complex comprises 40 independent-living units, each with two bedrooms with built-in robes, a modern kitchen, open living and dining, a contemporary bathroom, internal laundry, reverse-cycle air conditioning, a balcony or private courtyard, and allocated undercover parking. Refurbished units updated in 2025 feature new kitchens, Westinghouse appliances, accessible bathrooms and new flooring, with an optional 24-hour emergency monitoring system available. Residents share a social space with a TV and lounge area, kitchenette and courtyard garden, and enjoy a friendly community with social days and movie nights. The village is conveniently located 100m from the Glen Iris tram station, a short drive to Gardiner train station, and close to Cabrini Hospital and Malvern's shops, library and parks.