The original and key aim of Narara Ecovillage was, among other things, to: ‘research, design and build an intergenerational, demonstration ecovillage’.
Currently of the two hundred or so Nararians, 37% are under 50 years of age (20% of these are children); interestingly, few in their 20s, perhaps for very explainable reasons. We recognise the importance of intergenerational living as embedding the principles of sustainability and providing a regenerative environment in which all ages can flourish. Another particular group are single women, sometimes with limited assets who want to live as part of a community like ours.
With these needs in mind, we are putting more focus on ways that we can make living at Narara Ecovillage more accessible for young people and families. In the second stage of development, which is now ‘open for business’, we are actively exploring many exciting, leading edge models of living collaboratively and utilising the creative energy of current and future Nararians, as well as leading associated professionals.
Click here for an example of a successful Collaborative Living arrangement at the village
We hope to inspire and share knowledge around innovative, inclusive and more affordable housing options by:
- encouraging designs with granny flats (potentially available for long term rental as well as short stays),
- we are already seeing co-location of a tiny house on a lot with a primary residence
- seeking to develop projects on some larger lots for a group of people to live with reduce individual footprints
- sharing existing designs and experience gained through the first stage
- exploring the collaborative possibilities within the current planning regulations,
If you fit these demographics or know people or families who might be interested, we welcome you especially to our monthly Open Days, and/or one of our family–friendly tours or events.
If you would like to talk through your specific circumstances, please contact us directly, mention Collaborative Living at Narara (CL@N) and we will inform you of our progress in this area and more importantly hear some of your ideas and dreams. We meet on Zoom every Wednesday 5.30-7.00 – come along and meet us with your questions! Click here to link to our CL@N meeting every Wednesday, 5.30-7pm
| Looking for | Approximate cost details | Contact |
| To share a lot | 50% of lot, app $250,000 | JKB 0449 758 715 |
| To share a lot and 2 bedroom/2 bathroom house | app $500,000 | JKB 0449 758 715 |
| Tenant in a tiny house | app. $300/week (or purchase app. $75,000) | |
| Tenant in 1 bedroom house | ||
| Tenant in 2 bed caravan w/shower | app. $150/week | Jonathan 0449 758 715 |
These are some possible home loan contacts. We do not have formal contact with any of them or endorse them:
Bendigo Bank – Martin Creasey – 02 4323 4559
Ashley Frogley (Broker) – 0438 389 996
Newcastle Permanent – 131 987
Greater Bank – 131 386
- General contact: [email protected], or specifically:
- Scilla: [email protected] 0409 476 624 (leave a message)
- Jonathan: 0449 758 715, [email protected]