Huskisson - Vincentia

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, as of Nov 2025, is approximately 5,177. This figure represents a growth of 333 individuals (6.9%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 4,844. The increase was inferred from an estimated resident population of 4,999 in June 2024 and an additional 113 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 166 persons per square kilometer. Huskisson-Vincentia's growth exceeded the SA4 region (4.6%) and SA3 area since the 2021 Census, indicating its status as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 52.9% to overall population gains recently, with all drivers being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future trends predict significant population increases in the top quartile of regional areas nationally, with Huskisson-Vincentia expected to grow by 1,374 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 23.1% over the 17-year period.

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

Huskisson - Vincentia has received approximately 66 dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 333 homes were approved, with an additional 39 approved in FY26 so far. On average, each dwelling constructed over these years accommodated around 1.2 new residents annually, indicating balanced supply and demand conditions. However, this figure has moderated to 0.7 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting improved balance between supply and demand.

The average construction value of new properties is $397,000, slightly above the regional average, reflecting a focus on quality developments. This year, $4.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered, maintaining the area's residential character. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Huskisson - Vincentia has 100% more building activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and indicating strong developer interest. New development consists of 48% detached dwellings and 52% townhouses or apartments, providing affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles. The area has approximately 82 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Huskisson - Vincentia is expected to grow by 1,196 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 moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

AreaSearch has identified a total of 12 projects that are likely to impact the area, significantly influencing its performance. Key projects 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 projects most relevant to the area's development.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Huskisson - Vincentia significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Huskisson-Vincentia has a well-educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, lower than the Rest of NSW's 3.8%. Employment growth over the past year is estimated at 2.7%.

As of September 2025, 2,206 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.1% below the regional average. Workforce participation lags behind the Rest of NSW at 51.7%. A moderate 19.1% of residents work from home. Key industries include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

Public administration & safety is particularly strong with an employment share 2.3 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 0.7%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 2.7% while labour force rose by 3.5%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.8 percentage points. This contrasts with the Rest of NSW where employment contracted by 0.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Huskisson-Vincentia's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The Huskisson - Vincentia SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $62,348 and an average income of $77,020 in the financial year 2023, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures are higher than those for the Rest of NSW, which were $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimates as of September 2025 would be approximately $67,872 for median income and $83,844 for average income. Census data from 2021 shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Huskisson - Vincentia all rank modestly, between the 35th and 47th percentiles. The income distribution reveals that 30.4% of residents (1,573 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to the surrounding region where 29.9% occupy this bracket. After housing expenses, 85.4% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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 dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Non-Metro NSW had 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Huskisson-Vincentia was at 49.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.3% and rented ones at 26.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, above Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in the area was $400, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, Huskisson-Vincentia's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents surpassed the national figure of $375.

Huskisson - Vincentia has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 67.8 percent of all households, including 21.3 percent couples with children, 38.1 percent couples without children, and 7.8 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 32.2 percent, with lone person households at 29.9 percent and group households making up 2.2 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

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 averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 29.9% have university qualifications, compared to 19.0% in the SA3 area and 21.3% in the Rest of NSW. University graduates make up 18.5%, postgraduate qualifications are held by 7.6%, and graduate diplomas by 3.8%. Vocational credentials are prominent, with 39.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding them; advanced diplomas account for 12.6% and certificates for 27.1%.

A significant portion of the population is actively pursuing education, with 22.7% engaged in formal learning. This includes 8.1% in primary education, 6.0% in secondary education, and 3.1% in tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows 63 active transport stops operating within Huskisson - Vincentia. These comprise a mix of buses serving 19 individual routes, collectively providing 435 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 171 meters from the nearest stop. As primarily residential, most commute outward using cars at 91%, while 5% walk. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 19.1% work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 62 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 6 weekly trips per stop.

Huskisson - Vincentia's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Huskisson - Vincentia. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low across both young and old age cohorts.

Private health cover was found to be very high at approximately 57% of the total population (~2,950 people), compared to 51.9% across Rest of NSW. The most common medical conditions in the area were arthritis (impacting 12.6% of residents) and mental health issues (7.9%). Sixty-three point one percent of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 63.3% across Rest of NSW. Working-age residents showed above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area had 29.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,534 people), higher than the 23.0% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors were above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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, surveyed in 2016, had a below-average cultural diversity with 80.1% of its population born in Australia, 90.4% being citizens, and 91.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 49.7% of the population. Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to 0.1% across Rest of NSW.

The top three ancestry groups were English (31.4%), Australian (26.6%), and Irish (9.4%). Notable divergences included Welsh at 1.0% (vs regional 0.5%), Maltese at 1.0% (vs 0.4%), and Scottish at 9.0% (vs 8.0%).

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

The median age in Huskisson-Vincentia is 52 years, significantly higher than the Rest of NSW average of 43 and the national norm of 38. The 65-74 age group is notably over-represented at 16.9% locally, compared to the Rest of NSW average, while the 5-14 year-olds are under-represented at 8.3%. This concentration in the 65-74 age group is well above the national average of 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 15 to 24 has increased from 6.7% to 8.0%, while the 75 to 84 cohort has risen from 8.5% to 9.5%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has decreased 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 age cohort projected to grow by 36%, adding 220 residents to reach 837. Meanwhile, the 65-74 cohort is expected to grow by a modest 2% (20 people).