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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 AreaSearch evaluations integrating broader ABS updates alongside post-Census validated address counts, the suburb of Vincent houses an estimated 2,236 residents as of Aug 2026. This equates to an expansion of 23 people (1.0%) above the 2021 Census tally of 2,213 people. These figures stem from AreaSearch's analysis of the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 in conjunction with ongoing address tracking. Vincent's population density stands at 1,720 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the national average benchmarked across AreaSearch study regions. Natural increase served as the primary contributor to local demographic gains, accounting for roughly 63.0% of recent population additions.
Demographic modeling for the suburb of Vincent incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections that use 2022 as a baseline, complemented by Queensland State Government 2021-based projections released in 2023 for post-2032 periods or unmapped areas. Because state projections omit age-bracket breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional growth distributions aligned with the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (2022 baseline). Under this framework, overall numbers are projected to contract by 120 persons by 2041. In contrast, certain cohorts will experience expansion, highlighted by the 25 to 34 age group gaining 49 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential building activity in Vincent remains subdued, recording 1 dwelling approvals on an annual basis and 8 approvals across five years. Such restrained development levels align with patterns in rural areas where modest housing needs and local infrastructure limits keep construction constrained. Consequently, individual building approvals can cause notable swings in yearly comparisons. Vincent records construction activity well below the levels seen in Rest of Qld and beneath broader Australian trends. Recent building approvals consist exclusively of apartments or townhouses, providing accessible entry pricing for first-home purchasers, downsizers, and property investors.
This pivot toward higher-density stock contrasts with the existing neighborhood fabric, which currently comprises 98.0% houses, signaling tighter land availability and rising preference for diverse housing formats. Given that local demographic forecasts point toward stability or contractions, easing demand pressures should create favorable conditions for prospective purchasers in Vincent.
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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Major projects and strategic planning initiatives significantly shape regional outcomes. Currently, AreaSearch records no major projects in the area with an anticipated local impact. Relevant surrounding developments of interest include Harris Crossing Estate, Army Aviation Program of Works - RAAF Base Townsville, Willows Shopping Centre Redevelopment, and Weststate Private Hospital.
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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.
934 residents of Vincent are employed, from a labour force of 1,081. Unemployment sits at 13.6%, with participation at 59.6%. 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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Vincent supports a diverse labor pool across white and blue collar disciplines with robust essential service representation, though statistical aggregation yields a local unemployment rate of 13.6%. As of March 2026934 residents are actively working, yet local unemployment exceeds the 3.9% figure in Regional Qld by 9.7%, and workforce participation tracks below standard at 59.6% against 64.2% across Regional Qld. Census records indicate that 4.0% of workers operated from home, though Covid-19 restrictions may have influenced this result. A substantial portion of the local workforce is employed across construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.
Local retail trade specialization is prominent, tracking at 1.2 times regional levels, whereas agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.5% employment in contrast to 4.5% across the wider region. Comparing resident totals to Census working populations indicates that local employment opportunities within the suburb are constrained. AreaSearch evaluations of broader SALM and ABS metrics show that over the 12 months to March 2026, Vincent's labor force shrank by 3.4% and total employment dropped by 5.4%, pushing the unemployment rate up by 1.8 percentage points. Conversely, Regional Qld experienced an employment gain of 0.1%, a 0.3% rise in the labor pool, and a 0.1 percentage points increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia projections from Mar-26 outline national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with sectoral variations. Applying these industry growth weightings to Vincent's workforce suggests local employment would rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this illustrative calculation does not incorporate localized population shifts.
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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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ATO taxpayer records for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate the suburb of Vincent's median income is $52,867 and the average is $62,144, sitting below nationwide benchmarks and trailing Regional Qld's median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Accounting for 11.36% Wage Price Index expansion since financial year 2023, March 2026 estimates reach roughly $58,873 (median) and $69,204 (average). At the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings clustered between the 29th and 33rd percentiles. The primary earning band is $1,500 - 2,999, taking in 36.9% of residents (825 people) versus 31.7% across the region.
Affordability pressures remain high, with 83.4% of earnings retained 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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At the latest Census, housing stock in Vincent was composed of 98.2% houses and 1.8% other dwellings including apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Regional Qld recorded 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Vincent reached 19.4%, lagging the broader region, with remaining homes occupied under a mortgage (35.1%) or rented (45.5%). Median housing costs were comparatively low: monthly mortgages stood at $1,300 versus $1,655 in Regional Qld and $1,863 nationally, while weekly rents sat at $280 compared with $345 across Regional Qld and $375 across Australia.
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 constitute 68.7% of households in the area, split into couples with children (24.3%), single parent arrangements (22.7%), and couples without children (18.6%). Non-family households represent the remaining 31.3%, formed by single-person dwellings at 25.8% and group living situations at 5.6%. Average household size is 2.5 people, aligning with the regional norm for Regional Qld.
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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Tertiary qualification attainment in the suburb is limited, with 12.7% of residents holding university credentials compared to the 30.4% national rate. By level of degree, bachelor programs account for 9.3%, graduate diplomas represent 1.9%, and postgraduate qualifications comprise 1.5%. Vocational and technical training remains strong, with 43.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of 35.0% with certificates and 8.8% with advanced diplomas. A substantial 36.6% of residents participate in formal study. This student cohort includes 13.1% attending primary school, 11.6% in secondary institutions, and 5.1% engaged in higher education.
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 transport connectivity within Vincent encompasses 8 active transport stops for bus transit. These points are connected by 3 individual routes that deliver 212 weekly passenger trips, offering good convenience with typical walking distances of 292 meters to the closest stop. Outward vehicle commuting predominates, with 92% of journeys made by private car, 2% by bicycle, and average motor vehicle ownership standing at 1.4 per dwelling. Census data from the 2021 Census noted 4.0% of residents working from home, which may have been shaped by COVID-19 settings. Transit schedules provide an average of 30 trips per day across the network, generating approximately 26 weekly trips at each separate stop.
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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 chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics point to meaningful health hurdles affecting both younger and older cohorts in Vincent, while private health insurance coverage remains modest at roughly 52% of residents (~1,158 people). Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments locally, reported by 8.6% and 11.2% of residents respectively, while 64.8% stated they were free from health conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age cohorts display elevated chronic illness rates. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 11.1% of the community (248 people), below the 20.3% observed in Regional Qld, though older residents encounter health difficulties that exceed national baseline rates.
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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Measures of cultural diversity in Vincent sit below national benchmarks, with Australian citizens making up 83.1% of the populace, 85.2% born locally in Australia, and 88.5% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, claimed by 48.2% of locals. The most notable relative divergence occurs in Other religions, which represent 0.7% of residents compared to 0.8% in Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral background, the most reported parental origins are Australian (26.4%), English (25.1%), and Other (11.0%). Several cultural backgrounds demonstrate distinct local representation, including Australian Aboriginal residents at 8.7% (compared to 3.9% across the region), Filipino ancestry at 2.8% (versus 0.9%), and Welsh ancestry at 0.7% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Vincent is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 30.2% 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 age distribution in Vincent leans younger than the wider region. As of August 2026 estimates, individuals aged 0 - 24 comprise 35.2% of the population versus 29.6% in Regional Qld, whereas residents aged 65+ account for 11.1% compared to 20.4% regionally. The estimated median age of 35 as at August 2026 matches the 2021 Census level and is 6 years below Regional Qld's median of 41 from that Census. The share of children and young adults has softened from 36.7% at the Census to 35.2%. Projections to 2041 indicate adults aged 25 - 44 will drive growth by expanding 5% (30 residents) to reach 683, while cohorts covering children, younger adults, and older retirees are forecast to decrease.
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 Sep 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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 Aug 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 Aug 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.