Vincent, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Vincent Townsville, Queensland
Borg Street, Vincent
Vincent Location in Townsville, Australia
Population	2,213 (2021 census)
• Density	1,580/km2 (4,100/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4814
Area	1.4 km2 (0.5 sq mi)
LGA(s)	City of Townsville
State electorate(s)	Mundingburra
Federal Division(s)	Herbert
Suburbs around Vincent: Garbutt Garbutt Currajong Heatley Vincent Gulliver Cranbrook Aitkenvale Aitkenvale

Vincent is a suburb located in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. It's part of the City of Townsville area.

In 2021, about 2,213 people lived in Vincent.

Exploring Vincent's Location

Vincent is a suburb with clear boundaries. It is bordered by major roads like Nathan Street to the west and Dalrymple Road to the north. Cambridge and Anne Streets are to the east, and Charles Street is to the south. Most of the land in Vincent is used for homes, but there's also a shopping center and two schools.

A Look at Vincent's History

Vincent is located on the traditional lands of the Wulgurukaba Aboriginal people.

The suburb was officially named Vincent on January 1, 1967. It was named after Major William Slade Vincent. He was an important military officer who led the 3rd Queensland Regiment, also known as the Kennedy Regiment, in Townsville.

Vincent State School, a local primary school, first opened its doors on January 30, 1968.

On March 20, 2012, parts of Vincent were hit by a tornado. This caused damage to buildings and trees in the area.

Who Lives in Vincent?

The number of people living in Vincent changes over time.

• In 2016, the population of Vincent was 2,357 people.
• By 2021, the population had changed slightly to 2,213 people.

Learning in Vincent: Local Schools

Vincent has two schools that help educate the community's children.

Vincent State School

Vincent State School is a government primary school. It teaches boys and girls from Early Childhood (Prep) up to Year 6. You can find it at 280 Palmerston Street (19°17′11″S 146°45′51″E / 19.2865°S 146.7642°E / -19.2865; 146.7642 (Vincent State School)). In 2017, the school had 130 students. It also has a special education program for students who need extra support.

Townsville Christian College

Townsville Christian College is a private school for both primary and secondary students. It teaches boys and girls from Prep up to Year 9. The college is located at 210 Palmerston Street (19°16′47″S 146°46′00″E / 19.2798°S 146.7667°E / -19.2798; 146.7667 (Townsville Christian College)). In 2017, there were 106 students enrolled at the college.