Oceania Healthcare vs Qestral:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Oceania Healthcare had more branded searches than Qestral among retirement village operators in New Zealand. Oceania Healthcare had about 3,370 branded searches, while Qestral had 830. Oceania Healthcare made up 14% of all retirement village operator searches we track, and Qestral accounted for 3.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about retirement village operators, Oceania Healthcare appeared in two of the five answers and Qestral in none.
Who do people search for more?
Oceania Healthcare, about 4 searches for every 1 for Qestral
Who does AI mention more?
Oceania Healthcare, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Qestral in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Oceania Healthcare, the only one of the two named
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Top retirement village operators in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Oceania Healthcare was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Qestral did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Ryman Healthcare5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Summerset5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Metlifecare4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Arvida4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Oceania Healthcare2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Bupa New Zealand2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bupa Retirement Villages1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Qestral0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about retirement village operators
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which retirement village operator should I join in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best retirement village operators in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best retirement village operator in New Zealand for independent retirement living?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“retirement village nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“retirement living nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Oceania Healthcare or Qestral more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Oceania Healthcare and Qestral by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight retirement village operators we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Oceania Healthcare, Qestral. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ryman Healthcare | Summerset | Metlifecare | Oceania Healthcare | Arvida | Qestral | Bupa New Zealand | Bupa Retirement Villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37.8% | 22.2% | 17.1% | 11.8% | 5.7% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 34% | 17.9% | 26.4% | 10% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 0.92% |
| Dec 2025 | 33.8% | 23.2% | 14.6% | 12.4% | 5.9% | 7.1% | 1.8% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.9% | 19.7% | 14.1% | 9.4% | 4.5% | 13.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.1% | 18% | 17.6% | 12.3% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.3% | 23.3% | 17.5% | 12% | 6.1% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 1.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.2% | 33.3% | 16.8% | 9.5% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 36.9% | 23.6% | 15.4% | 13.3% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.6% | 19.4% | 18.3% | 12.9% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 35.9% | 21% | 17.8% | 12.7% | 7% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.9% | 22% | 18% | 13% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 31.8% | 21.1% | 19% | 14% | 8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
How has the Oceania Healthcare and Qestral comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Qestral took it in January 2026, Oceania Healthcare took it in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Oceania Healthcare’s share of searches among retirement village operators in New Zealand moved from 11.8% to 14%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.2K to 3.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Qestral’s share of searches among retirement village operators in New Zealand moved from 2.8% to 3.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 760 to 830.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand retirement village operators in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Oceania Healthcare gained share of searches among retirement village operators in New Zealand, from 13% to 14%.
How are branded searches counted?
12 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Oceania Healthcare’s and Qestral’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Oceania Healthcare
8 branded search terms
- oceania healthcare
- oceania healthcare hamilton
- oceania healthcare ltd
- oceania healthcare nelson
- oceania retirement
- oceania retirement villages
- oceania villages
- oceaniahealthcare
Qestral
4 branded search terms
- qestral
- qestral retirement
- qestral retirement villages
- qestral villages
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