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Vincentia

3 km²

A typical resident in Vincentia is far older than most across Australia, with a typical age of 55. This Shoalhaven community has grown rapidly, adding about 1,223 people since 2011 to reach a population of 2,705. It is a well-qualified area where many residents own their homes outright and work from home. The community is characterized by a high proportion of seniors and professional workers who enjoy a spacious, detached housing environment.

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The population is significantly older than the national figure, with 32.7% of residents aged 65 and over. This shift is clear in the trends, as the typical age rose by 9 years since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 fell by 5.7 points.

People born overseas make up 19.1% of the community, a figure that rose 15 points since 2011. English ancestry is the most common at 43.3%, followed by Australian at 35.8%.

Most residents speak only English, though those using another language at home rose to 8.2% since 2011. This is much higher than in similar areas, but still far below the New South Wales average.

A large number of residents reported no religion, accounting for 44.9% of the population. This is well above the national figure and represents a 32 point increase since 2011.

Vincentia is highly qualified, with 28.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is among the highest for similar areas and reflects a significant rise from just 5.4% in 2011.

Typical weekly family income is $1,886, which is higher than most similar areas but a little below the state figure. High earners are more common here, with 12.3% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 35.5% of residents, which is well above the national figure. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 15.4% of the population.

Volunteers make up 20.2% of the community, which is well above the state average. There is also a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 7.3% of residents having served.

Homes tend to be smaller, with a typical size of 2.1 people, which is a little below the national figure. About 31% of residents live alone, which is well above the state average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 53.5% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 84.9% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of residents commute by public transport. Working from home is more common here than in most similar areas, at 18.1%.

About 36.3% of people moved here in the last five years, which is around the middle for its level. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 3.9% of the population.

Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at 49.7%. The local workforce is largely professional, with many employed in health, public administration, and education.

The area is somewhat walkable, with almost all homes within a 15 minute walk of a park. However, access to schools, groceries, and health services is far below the state average.

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