Affordable Housing

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Independent Living Units: A woman sits bundled up in a fluffy cream robe and a lilac blanket on a rustic wooden bench in a peaceful Assisted Independent Living Unit Garden, holding a mug of tea.
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At BASSCARE, our independent living units in Melbourne offer a welcoming collection of one-bedroom units across four charming locations in Canterbury and Surrey Hills. Available to eligible tenants at affordable rates, these homes provide comfort, security and a sense of belonging. 

Our Favourite Features 


  1. Affordable, comfortable living surrounded by the warmth of community. 

  2. Convenient access to public transport, keeping you easily connected to the wider world. 

  3. A private garden in most units — a pocket of nature where you can pause, breathe, and enjoy life’s quiet magic. 

  4. Fully maintained homes and grounds, so you can focus on living well while we take care of the rest. 

Affordable Housing Locations

Retirement Living Melbourne: A woman in a casual top and jeans skirt with heels sits on a balcony chair in her retirement apartment, holding a champagne glass at a small round table with a vase of pink flowers.

26 Rochester Road,
Canterbury

Twenty-four refurbished one-bedroom units with ensuite bathrooms and washing machines. A great central location, 500m to Canterbury station, a bus stop right out front and within walking distance to Maling Road.

The block is situated on three levels and most units have small private gardens. Each unit has a living room with kitchen and dining area. There is a communal laundry and car parking is available. 
Retirement Living Melbourne: A woman in a casual top and jeans skirt with heels sits on a balcony chair in her retirement apartment, holding a champagne glass at a small round table with a vase of pink flowers.

6 Chaucer Crescent, Canterbury

Seventeen refurbished one-bedroom units with ensuite bathrooms and washing machines, in a beautiful garden setting. Most units have private gardens and some units are elevated.

Each unit has a living room with kitchen and dining area. There is a communal laundry. The units are close to the bus and to Canterbury and East Camberwell stations.
Retirement Living Melbourne: A woman in a casual top and jeans skirt with heels sits on a balcony chair in her retirement apartment, holding a champagne glass at a small round table with a vase of pink flowers.

2 Highfield Road, Canterbury

Sixteen one-bedroom units refurbished with ensuite bathrooms and washing machines all with their own private garden area, along with a fully self-contained community room which includes reverse cycle air conditioning, piano and television.

The Highfield Road units are centrally located close to Maling Road, as well as Chatham and Canterbury Roads.

95 Middlesex Road, Surrey Hills

Fourteen refurbished one-bedroom units with ensuite bathrooms on a women’s only site. Located in a leafy suburb- a great location a short walk from the Riversdale Road tram and Riversdale Road shops.

There is a communal laundry and a small number of car parks are available on site. Each unit has a living and kitchen area.

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To enquire about BASSCARE’s independent living units in Melbourne please contact us

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