Council (LGA) · Area profile
Vincent
11 km²
Daily life in Vincent is defined by an exceptionally walkable, urban lifestyle where almost every home is within a short stroll of shops, parks, and health services. This is a high-income, highly educated community of professionals and young adults, with a typical resident aged 36. The area is much more transient and diverse than most, with nearly half of the population having moved here in the last five years. Its distinct character combines a strong preference for apartments and renting with a high proportion of residents who have no religion.
Vincent's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
A fast-growing area where schools haven't kept pace per child.
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The population is younger than the national figure, and there are far fewer children and seniors than in most similar areas. Around 18% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.
This is a diverse community where 32.9% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the Australian average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
About 19.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. Italian, Mandarin, and Vietnamese are the most common non-English languages.
A majority of residents (51.7%) report no religion, a figure far above the national average. This trend has grown significantly, rising 20 points since 2011.
The area is exceptionally well-qualified; 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also among the highest for similar areas at 75.6%.
Incomes are very high, with a typical family earning $3,050 a week, well above the national figure of $2,120. About 24.9% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is far above the national average.
Residents are generally healthy, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions than most areas. However, the rate of mental health conditions (10.1%) is a little above the national figure.
Volunteerism is high here, with 19.4% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. Conversely, fewer people spend significant time on unpaid housework compared to most areas.
The First Nations community here is smaller than in 60% of similar areas, but those residents have a typical personal income and Year 12 completion rate far above the national figures.
Homes tend to be small, with only 2.2 people per household. There is a high proportion of people living alone (33.9%), which is well above the national figure.
The housing market is dominated by renters (42.3%) and a high number of flats or apartments. Typical weekly rents are $400, which is higher than most similar areas.
Public transport use is very high, with 11.6% of people commuting this way, well above the national figure. Many households (9.5%) do not own a motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas.
The community is highly mobile, with 49.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the national figure and is consistent with the higher rate of recent overseas arrivals.
A large proportion of the workforce is in professional or managerial roles, and 73.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure.
Vincent is among the most advantaged areas in the country, scoring 10 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is supported by a strong business presence and high job skills.
The area receives significantly more rainfall than the Western Australian average. Minimum temperatures are also much higher than in most similar areas.
Described as a walker's paradise, the area has a walkability score of 8.7. Nearly 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, and schools.