The Stockland survey gauged the opinions of more than 6,600 residents across 70 retirement villages in Australia.

The Stockland Residents’ Voice Survey is one of the largest, annual surveys of Australian seniors.

It asks the residents of Stockland retirement villages to rate their levels of happiness and personal wellbeing and seeks feedback on the quality of community facilities and seniors’ satisfaction with the social life and the friendliness of neighbours within the village.

The survey found 90 per cent of village residents rated their happiness as seven or above out of 10, with a national average score of 8.5.

The 76 residents of Lincoln Gardens collectively scored their village 9.10 out of 10, making them some of the most satisfied seniors in Australia.

Sue Reid, village manager at Stockland’s Lincoln Gardens Village, said she was extremely proud to receive such positive results from her residents in a survey which was so hotly contested and highly coveted among the 70 managers of Stockland retirement villages across Australia.

“At Lincoln Gardens, we pride ourselves on going above and beyond to make our residents as happy and satisfied as possible, with a strong emphasis on high-lifestyle, low maintenance living,” she said.

Resident Joan O’Malley said she really enjoyed living at Lincoln Gardens where the safety and security of living gave her peace of mind.

“There are many activities for us all and everyone is always very friendly and welcoming, and I still have my own independence,” she said.

Resident Joy Abbott said care and support from our manager made for a very happy and content village.

“I love my home, the gardens and all that Lincoln Gardens has to offer,” she said.

Resident Harry Smith said he liked the neighbourhood feel in Lincoln Gardens and the friendliness of everyone.

“I also enjoy being able to go to golf and still do what I want to do.

“I have less worries than I ever had.”

The survey also revealed that one of the secrets to a long and happy life is to maintain an active social life.

Stockland residents cited the social life within their community as one of their key priorities with seniors increasingly engaging in a wide range of social activities in the village that surrounds their homes.