Huskisson - Vincentia
Statistical Area - sa2

Huskisson - Vincentia lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Huskisson-Vincentia's population was 4,844 as of Aug 2021. By Aug 2025, it is estimated to be around 5,080, an increase of 236 people (4.9%). This growth reflects an inferred change from the ABS's June 2024 estimate of 4,999 and an additional 111 validated new addresses since Aug 2021. The population density is approximately 163 persons per square kilometer. Huskisson-Vincentia's growth rate exceeded both its SA4 region (3.4%) and SA3 area between Aug 2021 and Aug 2025, driven primarily by overseas migration contributing about 52.9% of overall population gains. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former data.

Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Huskisson-Vincentia's population is projected to increase by 1,374 persons, a gain of 25.4% over the 17-year period from Aug 2021 to Aug 2041.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Huskisson - Vincentia among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Huskisson - Vincentia has seen approximately 66 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 333 homes. As of FY26, 25 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 1.2 new residents arrived per new home. However, this figure has decreased to 0.7 people per dwelling in the last two financial years. The average construction cost value for new properties is $564,000.

In FY26, there have been $4.3 million in commercial approvals. Compared to Rest of NSW, Huskisson - Vincentia exhibits 100.0% higher building activity per person. Current dwelling types show 48.0% detached and 52.0% attached dwellings, a shift from the existing pattern of 85.0% houses. This area has around 82 people per dwelling approval, indicating low density characteristics. Projections suggest Huskisson - Vincentia will add 1,293 residents by 2041, with current development rates comfortably meeting demand.

Future projections show Huskisson - Vincentia adding 1,293 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Huskisson - Vincentia has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 39thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 11 projects potentially affecting this region. Notable initiatives include Bayswood Development, Vincentia Coastal Village - Project Modification 9 and Concept Plan Mod 17, HomeCo Vincentia, and Revitalisation of Vincentia Village Shopping Mall Precinct. The following list details those most relevant:.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Huskisson - Vincentia performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Huskisson Vincentia has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors being well represented. The unemployment rate as of June 2025 was 1.3%.

There has been an estimated employment growth of 2.6% over the past year. As of June 2025, 2174 residents were in work while the unemployment rate was 2.4% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation lagged significantly at 50.7%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Dominant employment sectors among residents include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

The area has particular employment specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share of 2.3 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.7% versus the regional average of 5.3%. Many residents appear to commute elsewhere for work based on Census working population data. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 2.6%, while labour force increased by 2.6%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment fell by 0.1%, labour force expanded by 0.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, but lags behind the national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that while national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Huskisson Vincentia's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

Huskisson - Vincentia had a median taxpayer income of $59,249 and an average of $74,686 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was higher than the national averages, with Rest of NSW having a median income of $49,459 and an average income of $62,998. By March 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes were approximately $65,529 (median) and $82,603 (average). In Census 2021 data, Huskisson - Vincentia's household, family, and personal incomes ranked modestly, between the 36th and 48th percentiles. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominated with 30.4% of residents (1,544 people), similar to the broader area's 29.9%. After housing expenses, 85.4% of income remained for other costs. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

Huskisson - Vincentia is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Huskisson-Vincentia's dwellings were 85.3% houses and 14.7% other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other') at the latest Census. Non-Metro NSW had 87.8% houses and 12.2% others. Home ownership in Huskisson-Vincentia was 49.0%, with 24.3% mortgaged and 26.8% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, above Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Huskisson-Vincentia was $400, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $350. Nationally, mortgage repayments averaged $1,863 and rents were $375.

Huskisson - Vincentia features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 67.8% of all households, including 21.3% composed of couples with children, 38.1% consisting of couples without children, and 7.8% made up of single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 32.2%, with lone person households comprising 29.9% and group households making up 2.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.3.

Educational attainment in Huskisson - Vincentia aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Huskisson-Vincentia is notably higher than broader benchmarks. 29.9% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to 19.0% in the SA3 area and 21.3% in the Rest of NSW. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 18.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 12.6% and certificates for 27.1%.

A significant 22.7% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 8.1% in primary, 6.0% in secondary, and 3.1% in tertiary education. The area's four schools have a combined enrolment reaching 1,381 students and demonstrate typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 993), offering balanced educational opportunities. Educational provision is conventional, split between two primary and two secondary institutions. Huskisson-Vincentia functions as an education hub with 27.2 school places per 100 residents - significantly above the regional average of 12.8 - attracting students from surrounding communities.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis shows 59 active transport stops operating within Huskisson - Vincentia. These stops service a mix of buses along 19 individual routes. Together, they provide 433 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 171 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 61 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 7 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Huskisson - Vincentia is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates substantial health challenges in Huskisson - Vincentia, with notable prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 56% (~2,870 people) have private health cover, compared to 49.3% across Rest of NSW.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (12.6%) and mental health issues (7.9%), with 63.1% reporting no medical ailments, higher than the 59.4% in Rest of NSW. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 29.6% (1,505 people), compared to 27.8% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, outperforming general population health metrics.

Huskisson - Vincentia ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Huskisson-Vincentia had a cultural diversity index below average, with 80.1% of residents born in Australia, 90.4% being citizens, and 91.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 49.7%. Judaism, however, was disproportionately represented at 0.2%, compared to the regional average of 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (31.4%), Australian (26.6%), and Irish (9.4%). Notable deviations included Welsh (1.0% vs region's 0.6%), Maltese (1.0% vs 0.6%), and Scottish (9.0% vs 8.1%).

Huskisson - Vincentia ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

The median age in Huskisson - Vincentia is 52 years, which is significantly higher than Rest of NSW's average of 43 years and well above the national norm of 38 years. The 65-74 age cohort is notably over-represented at 16.9% locally compared to Rest of NSW's average, while the 5-14 year-olds are under-represented at 8.3%. This concentration of the 65-74 cohort is well above the national average of 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 6.7% to 8.0%, while the 75-84 cohort has risen from 8.5% to 9.5%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort has declined from 9.9% to 8.3%, and the 65-74 group has dropped from 18.5% to 16.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Huskisson - Vincentia, with the 45-54 cohort projected to grow by 38%, adding 232 residents to reach 837. The 15-24 cohort is expected to grow by a modest 7% (29 people).