With Australian seniors considered to be some of the most tech-savvy older people in the world, Stockland has developed a futuristic smart home at Cardinal Freeman – The Residences.

The apartment provides residents with a fully voice activated space designed to help them live independently for longer.

From the living space to the bedrooms, residents have the options to play music, operate lights, blinds, appliances and much more, all with simple voice commands via a Google Hub.

At a glance:

• Stockland launches its first ‘smart’ apartment designed to meet the needs of seniors
• Located at Cardinal Freeman – The Residences in Ashfield, Sydney, the smart apartment is currently available for purchase at $1.4 million
• The technology is designed to help older Australians maintain independence and age in place for longer 

Residents also have the potential to save 10 to 15 per cent on their energy bills with the smart home through a self-regulating temperature control system.

To allow for additional safety and support functions, the smart home has been fitted out with sensors so that if a resident falls, sensors can be programmed to alert emergency services or a family member if the door is not opened after a certain period of time.

Regional Development Manager at Stockland, Calum Ross, said that Cardinal Freeman’s first smart apartment represented the future of retirement living for Australian seniors.

“Imagine saying ‘good morning’ and having your blinds open, kettle start and receiving a weather update – all before even getting out of bed,” Ross said.

“The smart plugs allow residents to control any connected appliance, which can also be set to operate at certain times of the day.

“Most importantly, the smart apartment has been designed for our residents to ‘age in place’, meaning that people can live in their home and be independent for much longer.”

Ross said that one of the most common motives for moving into a Stockland retirement village was the desire of residents to maintain autonomy and reduce reliance on family and friends and that the smart home met that need.

“We know that 80 per cent of Stockland residents are less likely to call an ambulance or visit the emergency department; require 96 per cent fewer mental health consultations; and stay out of aged care for approximately five years longer than the national average," he said.

“These findings indicate that we are on the right track by offering the tech-savvy apartment to help generate a better quality of life for our residents."

The smart apartment is currently available for purchase at $1,400,000 with a range of other apartments selling from $930,000. 

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