NSW · Shoalhaven Council
Vincentia, 2540
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Updated
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
Suburb profile
Vincentia wears its coastal identity openly, a mid-sized suburb built around sand, sea and an easy outdoor rhythm. The coast is the anchor, with regional towns nearby for markets, dining and weekend exploring. There is a lightness to the air here, with the coast never far from mind.
A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. There are enough cafés and casual dining options to keep weekends interesting. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while housing affordability and schools and education sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar coastal suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 3,870
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $1,550
- Dwelling vacancy
- 37.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 964 of 2,555
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 50.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 99 / 60 / 73
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $465
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $571
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 300
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 165
- Against the person
- 60
- Against property
- 67
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 42.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 64 residents
- State safety percentile
- 17.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -5.5%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order135
- Domestic Violence Related Assault174
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment283
- Malicious Damage To Property261
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault146
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 972.5
- Vincentia High SchoolSecondary
- Vincentia Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
79 public transport stops in this suburb
- Elizabeth Dr At Berry St
- Elizabeth Dr Before Holden St
- Minerva Av At Anne St
- Minerva Av Before Bess St
- Saumarez St At Minerva Av
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
394 planning-related records
2026· 22 proposals
June 2026
- Subdivision12 MONTAGUE STREET VINCENTIA 2540Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure322A ELIZABETH DRIVE VINCENTIA 2540Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 BAYSWATER STREET VINCENTIA 2540Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)25 BEACH STREET VINCENTIA 2540Determined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)221 ELIZABETH DRIVE VINCENTIA 2540Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 ALBION STREET VINCENTIA 2540Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 PROWSE CLOSE VINCENTIA 2540Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool1 125 ELIZABETH DRIVE VINCENTIA 2540Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation32 ELIZABETH DRIVE VINCENTIA 2540Determined
February 2026
- Demolition6 BANKSIA STREET VINCENTIA 2540Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23 ROPER STREET VINCENTIA 2540Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure276 ELIZABETH DRIVE VINCENTIA 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia57 ST GEORGE AVENUE VINCENTIA 2540Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure24 MILLER STREET VINCENTIA 2540Determined
January 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development244 ELIZABETH DRIVE VINCENTIA 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure222 ELIZABETH DRIVE VINCENTIA 2540Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Garage, carport or carparking space7 SUSAN STREET VINCENTIA 2540Determined
- Demolition6 BANKSIA STREET VINCENTIA 2540Rejected
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure69 ELIZABETH DRIVE VINCENTIA 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 SUSAN STREET VINCENTIA 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia57 ST GEORGE AVENUE VINCENTIA 2540Withdrawn
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2 BARNETT STREET VINCENTIA 2540Determined
2025· 18 proposals
December 2025
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Privacy screens; Residential Accommodation391 ELIZABETH DRIVE VINCENTIA 2540Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 NAMUR STREET VINCENTIA 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 GREY PLACE VINCENTIA 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure113 WALDEGRAVE CRESCENT VINCENTIA 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 BARNETT STREET VINCENTIA 2540Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure40 DUNCAN STREET VINCENTIA 2540Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool48 DUNCAN STREET VINCENTIA 2540Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure12 VINCENT STREET VINCENTIA 2540Under Assessment
- Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool23 DEAS THOMSON STREET VINCENTIA 2540Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support14 HORIZON CRESCENT VINCENTIA 2540Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)108 ELIZABETH DRIVE VINCENTIA 2540Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation45 ILLFRACOMBE AVENUE VINCENTIA 2540Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure29 MILLER STREET VINCENTIA 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure45 ELIZABETH DRIVE VINCENTIA 2540Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure446 ELIZABETH DRIVE VINCENTIA 2540Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia253 ELIZABETH DRIVE VINCENTIA 2540Operational consent issued
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure443 ELIZABETH DRIVE VINCENTIA 2540Determined
September 2025
- Temporary building, structure or use; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development23 WALDEGRAVE CRESCENT VINCENTIA 2540Deferred Commencement
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
76 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BWSAlcohol
- Liquor LegendsAlcohol
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- Vincentia CellarsAlcohol
- Bakers DelightBakery
- Bayview Bakery CafeBakery
- IMB bankBank
- WestpacBank
- La Glamour Nails and BeautyBeauty salon
- Bicycle Parking
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Blenheim Beach ReserveNature reserve
- Greenfield Beach Picnic AreaPark
- Parker ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 7
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Choice Pharmacypharmacy
- Eye Qoptometrist
- Hopes Pharmacypharmacy
- Jervis Bay Smilesdentist
- Poditaryclinic
- Vicentia Medical Centre and Pharmacydoctor
- Vincentia PsychologistThe Wool Roadpsychotherapist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 19
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 55.6/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 20% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1301st in Australia
- State rank
- 428th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #12 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #51 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 3 Gringos Mexican Restaurantamenitiesrestaurant
- ALDIamenities8 Moona Creek Road, Vincentiasupermarket
- Albert N Misoamenitiescafe
- Ampolamenitiesfuel
- Anytime Fitnessamenitiesfitness_centre
- Aussie Made Shedsamenitiesshed
- BWSamenitiesalcohol
- Bakers Delightamenitiesbakery
- Bayside Emporiumamenitiessecond_hand
- Bayview Bakery Cafeamenitiesbakery
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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