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Vincent has an estimated 2,236 residents. That puts 1,720 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside recent address points verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Vincent contains an estimated 2,236 residents in May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 23 people (1.0%) from the 2021 Census, when the recorded population stood at 2,213 people. This trend is calculated from the resident population of 2,236, calculated by AreaSearch through analysing the June 2025 ABS ERP publication and subsequent address checks. The local population density reaches 1,720 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical level across national areas tracked by AreaSearch.
The primary driver of growth was natural increase, which accounted for approximately 63.0% of the overall population gains in the most recent periods. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base point. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and for any timeframe past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 records are applied. Because these state figures do not break down age cohorts, AreaSearch distributes growth weightings using the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which rely on 2022 data. Looking at the projected demographic trends over this period, estimates show a downward trajectory in the suburb of Vincent, with the overall population projected to fall by 134 persons by 2041. Conversely, expansion is projected in certain age bands, particularly those aged 25 to 34, which should rise by 44 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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The suburb of Vincent exhibits minimal construction activity, averaging under 1 approvals annually, resulting in a negligible number of new homes over the five-year period. This quiet development environment is typical of rural communities where housing demand remains low and new building is constrained by local needs and infrastructure capacity. The limited volume of projects means that single developments can significantly skew yearly statistics and comparative trends. The suburb of Vincent naturally shows a much lower level of construction approvals than Rest of Qld, with building volumes also dropping far below national benchmarks.
With demographic forecasts pointing to flat or decreasing numbers, the suburb of Vincent could face less pressure on its housing market, generating advantageous conditions for prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 32 current infrastructure and development projects close to Vincent, worth an estimated $3.64 billion. 14 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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No local infrastructure changes, major projects, or planning adjustments have been identified by AreaSearch as having an influence on this area. Key regional projects include Willows Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Weststate Private Hospital, Harris Crossing Estate, and Army Aviation Program of Works - RAAF Base Townsville.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Army Aviation Program of Works - RAAF Base Townsville
A AUD 700 million Defence infrastructure upgrade at RAAF Base Townsville and the Townsville Field Training Area to support the Australian Army AH-64E Apache fleet and expanded aviation operations. Works include new and refurbished aircraft hangars, command and working accommodation, training facilities, simulator facilities, maintenance and refuelling infrastructure, explosive ordnance areas, airfield upgrades and multi-storey car parking. The program supports relocation of 1st Aviation Regiment from Darwin and 16th Aviation Brigade Headquarters from Brisbane. Construction is underway, CPB Contractors is the managing contractor, and works are expected to be completed by 2028.
Garbutt - Upper Ross Road (Riverway Drive) Stage 2 Duplication
Stage 2 upgrades a 3.1 km section of Riverway Drive in Kelso, Townsville, including widening a 1.6 km section between Allambie Lane and Hammond Way to four lanes, plus median treatments and right turn improvements on the remaining 1.5 km to Dunlop Street. The project also delivers new and upgraded signalised intersections at Rosewood/Buunong Avenue, Yut Fay Avenue and Ponti Road, along with active transport links and bus stop upgrades. Construction started on 30 September 2024 and is expected to finish by mid-2027, weather and construction conditions permitting.The project supports more than 140 local jobs and serves around 17,000 motorists daily, targeting safety, network reliability and congestion relief for the Upper Ross growth area.
Eden Park Estate
Premium acreage estate in Townsville's Northern Beaches offering large blocks ranging from 2000sqm to over 4000sqm. This master-planned park residential development provides a rural lifestyle combined with modern comfort, featuring town water and fully sewered lots.
Kirwan Health Campus Expansion
A 45.2 million dollar expansion and redevelopment of the Kirwan Health Campus. The project includes a new two-story facility and refurbishment of existing buildings to expand outpatient pre-natal and post-natal care (midwifery) and oral health services. It also involves upgrading the existing car park and installing technology for TeleHealth services.
Queensland Rail Support Facilities, Bolam Street
Establishment of new rail support facilities adjacent to the rail corridor at 40 Bolam Street, Garbutt. Construction works include movement of trucks, project vehicles, and general construction noise.
Weststate Private Hospital
A $60 million short-stay private hospital development transforming the heritage-listed former Townsville West State School into specialist consulting suites, with a new five-storey purpose-built hospital next door. The project includes four operating theatres, one procedure room, a HDU/ICU, 19 day beds, 26 overnight rooms, consulting rooms, cafe and 24/7 kitchen. Official project sources indicate construction has commenced and Centuria schedules completion for 2026.
Willows Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Major redevelopment and expansion of Willows Shopping Centre including new fresh food precinct and introduction of ALDI, TK Maxx, and Planet Fitness. Centre sold for $212 million in 2024 featuring 44,507sqm GLA on 15.39-hectare site.
Summerset Estate
Summerset Estate is an exciting new community nestled within Townsvilles established suburb of Mount Louisa. It is located just 8km from the CBD and is surrounded by existing amenities such as shops, schools, childcare, sporting grounds, parks, and playgrounds, making it a short distance from everything needed for a comfortable lifestyle.
938 residents of Vincent are employed, from a labour force of 1,084. Unemployment sits at 13.5%, with participation at 60.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is split between white-collar and blue-collar occupations, with a notable presence of key service industries, and an overall unemployment rate of 13.5% based on statistical data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026938 residents were employed, and the jobless rate was 9.6% higher than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, highlighting potential for economic progress, while participation in the labor market is slightly soft at 60.0% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data shows that a minor 4.0% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 restriction periods.
Local workers are mostly employed in retail trade, health care & social assistance, and construction. Retail trade exhibits a high degree of local specialization, with an employment proportion 1.2 times the regional average. By contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.5% of local jobs compared to 4.5% across the region. The residential focus of the neighborhood seems to limit local job openings, as shown by comparing the count of Census workers against resident numbers. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics drawn from broader geographical boundaries, during the 12 months leading to March 2026, labor force numbers contracted by 3.3% while total employment fell by 5.2%, leading to a 1.7 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. This trend differed from Regional Qld, where employment ticked up by 0.1%, the labor force expanded by 0.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide context on upcoming employment demand in the suburb of Vincent. Map projections over five and ten years have been aligned with local industries to evaluate potential trends. Although overall Australian employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies widely by sector. Weighting these sectoral projections against local employment patterns suggests jobs here could grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection that does not factor in local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Vincent is $1,402 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $724 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,867 a year against an average of $62,144. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode data from the ATO for the 2023 tax year, taxpayers in the suburb of Vincent recorded a median income of $52,867 and an average income of $62,144. These figures sit below national benchmarks, and compare with a median of $53,146 and average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would sit at roughly $58,873 for the median and $69,204 for the average in March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes are modest in the suburb of Vincent, ranking between the 29th and 33rd percentiles.
Income distributions show that the $1,500 - 2,999 category is the most common, accounting for 36.9% of residents (825 people), which aligns with regional patterns where 31.7% fall into this bracket. Household budgets are tight, with only 83.4% of earnings remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 28th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Vincent had 753 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 46% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $280 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 20.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in the suburb of Vincent at the time of the latest Census consisted of 98.2% standalone houses and 1.8% other dwelling types like apartments or townhouses, compared to Regional Qld where houses make up 76.4% and alternative dwellings account for 23.6%. The rate of outright home ownership stood at 19.4%, which was lower than the regional rate, with the remaining properties occupied by people with mortgages (35.1%) or tenants (45.5%). The typical monthly home loan payment was $1,300, which is below the Regional Qld average, while the typical weekly rental cost was $280, compared to $1,655 and $345 in Regional Qld.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments here are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Vincent counted 753 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 19% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 68.7% of all local households, consisting of 24.3% couples with children, 18.6% couples without children, and 22.7% single parent households. The remaining 31.3% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 25.8% and group living situations accounting for 5.6% of the total. The typical household size is 2.5 people, which matches the Regional Qld average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.7% of adults in Vincent hold a university qualification, including 9.3% with a bachelor degree and 1.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 86% of areas nationally. A further 35.0% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 546 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 825 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Local indicators show educational hurdles, with university graduation rates at 12.7%, far lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This highlights a gap that could be addressed by targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 9.3%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.9% and postgraduate degrees at 1.5%. Vocational skills are highly represented, with 43.8% of residents aged 15+ holding trade or technical certificates, split between advanced diplomas at 8.8% and certificate qualifications at 35.0%. The proportion of residents engaged in study is high, with 36.6% of the population enrolled in an educational program.
This comprises 13.1% in primary school, 11.6% in high school, and 5.1% in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Vincent reaches 8 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 210 services a week. The typical home sits about 290 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit data shows 8 active transit stops in the suburb of Vincent, consisting of bus services. These stops serve 3 different routes, facilitating 212 passenger trips each week. Transit links are good, with residents living an average of 292 meters from the nearest stop. Given the residential character of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 92%, and 2% using bicycles. The average number of vehicles per home is 1.4. A low 4.0% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Transit services run an average of 30 trips per day across all local routes, which translates to roughly 26 weekly trips at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.8% of residents in Vincent report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 92% of areas nationally. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality patterns and the occurrence of chronic illnesses point to significant health hurdles in the suburb of Vincent across both younger and older age brackets, alongside a low level of private health insurance coverage that sits at approximately 52% of the population, representing about 1,158 people. Asthma and mental health issues are the most frequent medical conditions, affecting 8.6% and 11.2% of local residents, while 64.8% of the population reported no long-term illnesses compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Residents of working age face notable health difficulties with high rates of chronic illness.
The suburb of Vincent has 10.6% of its population aged 65 and over (237 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld proportion of 20.4%. Senior citizens experience notable health concerns, with national rankings for chronic conditions exceeding those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Vincent is largely Australian-born, at 85.2% of residents, with 11.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (26.4%) and English (25.1%). 8.7% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Indicators show lower cultural diversity in the suburb of Vincent, where 83.1% of residents are citizens, 85.2% were born in Australia, and 88.5% speak only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 48.2% of the population. The most distinct variance is in the Other category, which represents 0.7% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of Vincent are Australian at 26.4%, English at 25.1%, and Other at 11.0%. There are also notable differences in other groups: Australian Aboriginal heritage is highly represented at 8.7% compared to 3.9% regionally, Filipino ancestry stands at 2.8% compared to 0.9%, and Welsh ancestry is 0.7% compared to 0.5% in Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Vincent is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 30.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 35 years in the suburb of Vincent is lower than the Regional Qld average of 41 and slightly below the national median of 38. The 15 - 24 age bracket is highly represented at 16.0% compared to regional levels, whereas the 65 - 74 bracket is underrepresented at 6.7%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 25 to 34 age bracket expanded from 13.0% to 14.7%, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 16.0% to 13.7%. Projections for 2041 point to notable age shifts in the suburb of Vincent, with the 25 to 34 group leading growth by rising 10% (31 people) to reach 360 from 328.
Conversely, numbers in both the 35 to 44 and 45 to 54 brackets are expected to fall.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Vincent
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,213 at the 2021 Census → 2,236 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL32947). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.