Vincent
A 12.6% vacancy rate in a suburb where 98.2% of dwellings are detached houses tells you something about Vincent's market dynamics. Located in Townsville's inner ring, Vincent carries a SEIFA IRSAD decile of 2, placing it among the more disadvantaged suburbs nationally, yet median house prices at $357,000 sit well below the Queensland average and mortgage-to-income costs run at just 21.4%. Population has grown 26.7% over the past decade and now tracks at roughly 1.45% per year, adding around 73 residents annually. Household income sits at the 40.3rd percentile nationally, reflecting a workforce concentrated in healthcare, labourers and community services rather than knowledge-sector employment.
Population
2,213
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,402/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
2
Median House
$357K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At $357,000, the median house price in Vincent is substantially below Queensland's capital-city benchmarks, and monthly mortgage repayments of $1,300 represent just 21.4% of household income, below the 30% stress threshold. The stock is almost entirely detached: 98.2% are separate houses and just 1.8% are semi-detached, giving buyers straightforward choice rather than apartment decisions. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 77.4% of dwellings, with 4-plus bedrooms accounting for 19%. The catch is a 12.6% vacancy rate, which is high by national standards and signals looser demand conditions than the low price alone suggests. Buyers who can hold through softer periods may find this a cost-effective entry point compared to most Queensland markets.
For Buyers
At $357,000, the median house price in Vincent is substantially below Queensland's capital-city benchmarks, and monthly mortgage repayments of $1,300 represent just 21.4% of household income, below the 30% stress threshold. The stock is almost entirely detached: 98.2% are separate houses and just 1.8% are semi-detached, giving buyers straightforward choice rather than apartment decisions. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 77.4% of dwellings, with 4-plus bedrooms accounting for 19%. The catch is a 12.6% vacancy rate, which is high by national standards and signals looser demand conditions than the low price alone suggests. Buyers who can hold through softer periods may find this a cost-effective entry point compared to most Queensland markets.
For Investors
Vincent's 45.6% renter share is well above the national average, providing landlords with a large tenant pool in a suburb where most residents cannot yet afford to buy. Weekly rent of $280 against a $357,000 median implies a gross yield around 4.1%, reasonable for a regional Queensland suburb. The concern is a 12.6% vacancy rate, which is elevated and compresses effective returns through void periods. Net overseas migration adds 34 residents per year and internal migration contributes a further 11, providing incremental demand support. Rent has grown 66.7% over the decade, outpacing income growth of 26.5% in real terms, which means affordability pressure is shifting renters toward lower-cost options. With only 2 development applications in the past 12 months, new supply is minimal.
Development Activity
Total DAs
2
Last 12 Months
2
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Vincent iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Townsville Christian College
Prep-12 · 442 students
Vincent State School
Prep-6 · 132 students
Demographics
Vincent's median age of 35 is 5 years younger than the national figure, consistent with its renter-dominant, working-family profile. Overseas-born residents make up 14.8% of the population, which is 6.8 points below the national average, reflecting a predominantly locally-born community. Ancestry is English-led (701 residents), followed by Irish (228) and Scottish (189), with a small Aboriginal language-speaking group of 12. University qualifications reach just 14.4%, some 15.7 points below national, which aligns with occupations concentrated in community services, labouring and trade work. Average household size is 2.5, matching the national figure, and 11.1% of residents volunteer, suggesting some community engagement despite the area's lower socioeconomic profile on SEIFA decile 2.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.2%
Houses
1.8%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Vincent's housing stock is almost entirely detached houses at 98.2%, making it one of the more uniform markets in Townsville. The tenure split is telling: 45.6% rent, 35.2% hold a mortgage and only 19.2% own outright, a pattern typical of lower-income, younger suburbs at SEIFA decile 2 where outright ownership remains beyond most residents. Three-bedroom homes make up 77.4% of stock and 4-plus bedroom homes 19%, with almost no smaller dwellings. The $357,000 median is estimated from rental data rather than a deep sales dataset, so buyers should treat it as indicative. Mortgage-to-income sits at 21.4% and rent-to-income at 20.0%, both below stress thresholds, meaning housing costs are relatively manageable compared to higher-priced Queensland markets.
Mortgage / mo
$1,300
Rent / wk
$280
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$724
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
12.6%
Unoccupied
108
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
18.7%
Couples, no children
1,555
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads employment in Vincent at 22.4% (125 workers), followed by Education at 10.1%, Construction at 9.9%, and Retail and Public Admin each at 8.1%. By occupation, Community and Personal Services workers (155) and Labourers (149) together outnumber Professionals (116) and Clerical workers (105), pointing to a service-delivery workforce rather than a knowledge economy. The unemployment rate stands at 11.2%, well above the national average, and the participation rate is just 57.3%, with 478 residents not in the labour force. Full-time employment among those who do work is 63.3%. The SEIFA IRSAD decile of 2 and IRSD decile of 2 both place Vincent among the lower-advantage quartile nationally, consistent with these employment and income patterns.
Unemployment
2.0%
Labour Force
2,252
Unemployed
44
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.3%
Part-time
25.5%
Participation
57.3%
Employed
881
Occupations
Top Industries
University
14.4%
Postgraduate
1.9%
Born Overseas
14.8%
Dwellings
759
Transport to Work
Vincent is firmly car-dependent: 84.8% of residents drive to work and only 0.4% use public transport, which is typical for a Townsville inner suburb without heavy rail access. Walking and cycling accounts for 4.9% of journeys, slightly above average for the region. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families access education through surrounding Townsville suburbs. Crime statistics are not available for Vincent specifically. The IRSAD decile of 2 indicates a relatively disadvantaged area nationally, and 7.1% of residents (137 people) need daily assistance. On the positive side, housing stress is low, with rent-to-income at 20.0% and mortgage-to-income at 21.4%, both below the 30% threshold that typically signals financial strain.
Drive
84.8%
Public Transport
0.4%
Walk / Cycle
4.9%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.45%/yr
(+73 people/yr)
EstablishedVincent's population has grown 26.7% over the past decade, above the trajectory of many comparable Townsville suburbs, with annual growth running at 1.45% or about 73 persons per year. Historical data shows steady expansion, with the broader SA2 area at 4,964 residents in 2023 and 5,048 by 2025. Medium forecasts project 5,497 by 2031. The gentrification score of 24 places the suburb at early signs stage, with population up 27% since 2011 and university-educated share rising from 8% to 18%. Rent grew 66.7% over the decade, outpacing 26.5% real income growth, nudging the affordability ratio from 47.2% in 2011 to 50.5% in 2021. Migration is balanced: overseas arrivals contribute 34 per year, internal migration adds 11.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+34
Net Internal / yr
+11
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +27% since 2011, Accelerating: 8% → 18%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Vincent compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vincent a good suburb to live in?
Vincent offers very affordable housing at a $357,000 median with mortgage costs at 21.4% of household income, well below the 30% stress threshold. The suburb scores SEIFA IRSAD decile 2 nationally, indicating lower relative advantage, and unemployment runs at 11.2%. For families wanting detached housing at lower cost than most Queensland markets, it is a practical option.
What is the median house price in Vincent?
The median house price in Vincent is approximately $357,000, estimated from rental data for 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,300, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.4%. Weekly rent averages $280, and rent-to-income sits at 20.0%, both below financial stress thresholds.
What schools are in Vincent?
No schools are recorded within the Vincent suburb boundary in this dataset. With 2,213 residents spread across 1.3 km2 and a density of 1,700 residents per km2, families access schools in surrounding Townsville suburbs. Only 14.4% of Vincent residents hold university qualifications, which is 15.7 points below the national figure.
Is Vincent safe?
Crime statistics specific to Vincent are not available in this dataset. As a broader indicator, Vincent scores decile 2 on the SEIFA IRSD index of relative disadvantage, placing it among lower-advantage suburbs nationally. The 11.2% unemployment rate is above national average. Residents should check Queensland Police crime mapping for suburb-level data.
Is Vincent good for property investment?
With 45.6% of residents renting and a $357,000 median, gross rental yield is around 4.1% at $280 per week, higher than most capital city markets. However, the 12.6% vacancy rate is elevated and reduces effective returns. Rent has grown 66.7% over the decade, and annual population growth of 1.45% provides steady demand, though the SEIFA decile 2 profile limits tenant depth.
How is Vincent's population changing?
Vincent has grown 26.7% over the past decade, adding around 73 residents per year at a 1.45% annual rate. The broader SA2 area tracked 4,964 residents in 2023 and 5,048 by 2025, with medium forecasts projecting 5,497 by 2031. Overseas migration contributes 34 arrivals per year while internal migration adds another 11, giving the suburb a balanced growth profile.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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