Vincent is a small, established suburb between Aitkenvale, Heatley and Garbutt, only about six kilometres from the CBD. It is one of the more compact suburbs in Townsville, with around 2,200 residents, and it has a strong neighbourhood feel. Two schools sit within its borders: Vincent State School for the early years and primary, and Townsville Christian College, which runs to Year 10. A Woolworths-anchored shopping centre handles the weekly shop. Most homes date from the 1960s and 1970s, low-set brick houses and elevated homes on regular blocks, with some duplexes. The airport and RAAF Base Townsville are around four kilometres away, which makes Vincent a natural choice for air force families and aviation workers. For landlords, it offers affordable central housing with steady, practical demand.
Rental snapshot
Median weekly rent for new leases in Vincent.
- 3-bedroom house June 2026 · up $50 on a year earlier
- $540 per week
Source: Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA), median weekly rent for new bonds lodged. Medians move around from quarter to quarter, and a specific home can rent well above or below them.
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Vincent’s tenants are mostly families and working couples looking for a central, affordable home. The suburb’s closeness to RAAF Base Townsville, about 4 km in a straight line, brings air force households. Airport, logistics and aviation workers like the short commute. Health workers are around 4 km from Townsville University Hospital.
Because Vincent is small, the number of homes for rent at any one time is modest. A well-presented property tends to attract interest quickly, especially from families who want the local schools.
Schools, shops and getting around
Vincent State School covers early childhood to Year 6, and Townsville Christian College offers a Christian education from Prep to Year 10. Heatley Secondary College and Pimlico State High School are nearby for state secondary schooling.
The local shopping centre, anchored by Woolworths, covers everyday shopping, and bigger centres are close by: Stockland in Aitkenvale and Warrina Shopping Centre in Currajong. Cambridge Park is the main local green space. Getting around is easy by car, with the CBD, Garbutt and the airport all a short drive away, and local buses serve the area.
Local considerations for landlords
Like much of central Townsville, Vincent’s housing is 50 years old or more. Budget for roof, gutter, plumbing and electrical maintenance, and replace ageing air-conditioners and hot water systems before they fail in the middle of a hot summer. Homes built before modern cyclone standards should have their roof fixings checked by a qualified tradesperson.
Vincent is inland and well away from the Ross River, but heavy wet-season rain can pond in low-lying areas, so check the council’s flood maps for your address. Landlord insurance should include storm, cyclone and flood cover, along with loss of rent.
Managing a rental in Vincent
We position Vincent properties for the tenants most likely to want them: families near the schools, and air force and aviation workers who value the short commute. Viewings are scheduled around work and school times, and we check applicants thoroughly before recommending anyone.
Our Kirwan office is only a short drive away, which makes it simple to coordinate trades, inspections and viewings. We’ll keep you informed with clear inspection reports and honest advice on maintenance priorities.
Vincent FAQs
Who usually rents in Vincent?
Families, air force members and airport workers are the main groups, along with people who want an affordable home close to the city. Tenants value being able to walk to the local school and supermarket.
Is Vincent noisy because of the airport?
Vincent is about 4 km from the airport and base in a straight line, and some aircraft noise is part of living in the central suburbs. It rarely affects demand, but tenants appreciate good insulation, ceiling fans and air-conditioning.
Sources: population from the ABS 2021 Census. Distances are straight-line, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). School list from the Queensland Government schools directory. Page reviewed September 2026.