Bright yellow sunflower with a bee in a lush garden setting.

Maleny Eco Villlage

  • Communities

About the Communities

  • Established
  • Ecological
  • Town/Small City

Founding year

  • 2016

What we do

We follow the basic principles of Eco Villages Australia (see website for core values), who use ‘collective stewardship’ to gather a small group of residents to look after the land and each other in co-living / co-housing hybrid spaces (including tiny houses).
We are a medium-demand community who aims to strike the balance between enough alone time and enough community time.
We share meals, and have a strong ecological focus – waste free, plastic free, renewable energy, food production.
We live simply and enjoy rejuvenating the land together.

Our Mission

Positive culture, Structure and clarity with room for flexibility, Abundance mentality, Transparency, Meaning and self-determination, Empowerment, Fun and Simplicity

  • Purpose
  • Ecological
  • Community type
  • Ecovillage
  • Sustainability practices
  • Renewable energy systems
  • Activities
  • Farming
  • Experiences
  • Services Business

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2016
  • Started planning
  • January 1, 2019
  • Started living together

Gallery

  • 2 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
Total
12

How to join

Reach out to us. You never know, we might have a space available!

Basic expectations or agreements for members

We hold regular ‘work parties and tours’ where visitors are welcome to join us.
We have a well establish work programme. Travellers can come for 2 weeks in exchange for accomodation to experience life here. Some transition to short-term or even long-term residents.

Primary decision-making authority

  • All Community Members Together

The whole membership decides collectively.

Decision-making process

  • Consent-Based (Sociocracy)

Decisions proceed unless someone has a reasoned objection.

Governance structure

  • Sociocratic/Circle-Based

Organized in circles or domains with distributed authority.

Economic model

  • Independent Finances

Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.

Economic scenarios for this community

  • There is a one-time fee, investment, or share purchase to join the community separate from accessing housing
  • Members need to pay fees, dues, or similar to live there on a per month or per year basis
  • There is a labor obligation
  • Members typically need to have their own job or other personal source of income to cover their expenses while living in the community?

Additional economic information

Join fee: $200
Regular fees: $800
Labor: Encouraged or suggested (0 hrs/week)
Members with pre-existing debt: allowed
We will not count people’s hours. We want generous, self-starting people who are self aware. We know that peoples circumstances change – this is a community not an army, but you should factor in roughly 10 hours a week (including cooking). Some will be able to do more, some less.
We are looking for people who are willing to partake in weekly sharing circles.
There are costs associated with membership, which come into play after 18 months of residency. Most of that is waived if you are able to loan the village over $15,000.

Shared resources and amenities that are accessible to everyone in the community

Common House, Garden(s), Library, Workshop, Swimming pond or pool, Outdoor Kitchen, Fire pit, Internet

Frequency of communal meals

  • Approximately all meals

Significant food acquisition practices

  • Locally sourced

Dietary restriction

  • People can cook and eat what they want in their own residence

Community activities and engagement

  • Volunteer, Internship, or Apprenticeship, or WWOOF’ing
  • Ethical Business, Investment Group, or Alternative Currency
  • WWOOF'ing, Guest Farming

Substance use culture

  • Substance use occurs primarily at celebrations or ceremonies
  • Substance use is prohibited in the community

Gender composition

  • Majority cis (over 60%)

Age demographics

  • Mixed adults (few or no children)

Property status

  • Privately owned

Property owner

  • By a Land Trust, Home Owners Association, or corporation

Setting

  • Town/Small City

Smaller municipalities with local services but rural character.

Community type

  • Ecovillage

    Integrated communities designed around ecological principles with sustainable living practices.

Sustainability approach

  • Renewable energy systems

Self-produced energy

  • Over 66%

Energy sources used

  • Photovoltaic Solar

Self-produced food

  • 33 - 66%

Local, organic, or fair trade food

  • 33 - 66%

Food systems

  • Community garden
  • Land area size
    3.5 acres

Guest Book

Written reviews are available for plus members. Click here to upgrade.

Location

  • Queensland, Australia

Needs and Offers

Offer
  • Real Estate For Sale
2 months ago

“Lots” of Goodness For Sale!

Are you seeking to live in a sustainable, wellness-oriented community that prioritizes nature and environmental conservation? Living Well Ecovillage offers the perfect opportunity to be part of a vibrant, self-sufficient community committed to holistic health and ecological harmony. Available lots are equipped with city utilities and fiber internet access. Located in a unique mixed-use community with a variety of land uses planned for the future, including small business/commercial spaces, tiny houses, cluster housing, and a 10-acre farm. Currently, there are still 7 lots available. The Ecovillage is home to a diverse range of homes, such as timber frame, Deltec, hempcrete, and Net-Zero energy designs—all built with green building principles in mind. This community prioritizes sustainability and wellness in every aspect of life. About the Living Well Ecovillage Spanning 126 acres, the Living Well Ecovillage is bordered by the Deep River and Sandy Creek, offering stunning natural beauty and a tranquil environment. The Ecovillage includes shared spaces like a community garden, a Greenway/Rail Trail, and a neighborhood park. Over 53 acres of natural land buffer the river and creek, preserving the area’s pristine beauty and offering residents a true connection to nature. Your Dream Home Awaits Find your ideal spot to build your sustainable home, surrounded by trees, rock outcroppings, and abundant wild edible plants. Experience breathtaking views and a peaceful setting, perfect for those seeking a slower, more connected way of life. A Community That Supports Wellness The Living Well Ecovillage is not just about space—it’s about community. With access to the Folk School, residents engage in hands-on learning, sustainable practices, and personal growth, fostering a sense of belonging and purpose. Perfectly Located Just
Need

Information

Communities

A residential project: people live here as their primary home.

Organizations

An institution, business, network, or project that isn’t a residence (e.g. a learning center, farm, or network with no one living there full-time).

Plus Community Memberhsip

  • Find people with Profile Match
  • Access to your community listing statistics
  • Create Discussion Groups
  • 50% commission when your members purchase a Plus Membership
  • Access to our affiliate program
  • Member badge on your community profile
I am an official member of this community
Disclaimer
I affirm that my information is accurate and I am authorized to manage this listing
Foundation for Intentional Community FIC Member badge logo.

Free Plan

Free Membership
Free

Intentional Advertising

  • Subtotal

    {{ currencyFormat( pricing_summary.total_amount ) }}

Icon representing community connections and collaboration for intentional communities.

Plus Membership

  • Find communities with Profile Match
  • View detailed reviews about communities
  • Direct message and view contact information
  • Create free listings in Needs & Offers
  • Plus Member resources in CommUniversity
  • Plus Member badge on your profile