Moving to Vincentia NSW 2540
What the official numbers say about living in Vincentia — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $425 a week, against a median household income of $1,550 a week.
About 75% of homes are owner-occupied and 24% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Vincentia grew 38% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,802 → 3,870 people).
Around 71% of households are families, averaging 2.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Italy; most spoken languages besides English: Greek, Italian, Spanish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Vincentia sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 9 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (76% of workers), while 19% work from home.
Nearest ferry wharf: Husky Ferry, 3.7 km north.
Nearest airport: HMAS Albatross, 18.5 km north-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 142 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 3 schools · 8 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 4 parks · 10 beaches — see them all on the Vincentia profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Vincentia Public School 550 m · Vincentia High School 1.2 km · Huskisson Public School 3.9 km
Groceries: Coles 150 m · ALDI 1.8 km · Woolworths 1.8 km
Parks and reserves: Parker Reserve 1.7 km · Greenfield Beach Picnic Area 2.3 km · Moona Moona Creek Reserve 2.6 km · Elsie Young Memorial Park 2.9 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Vincentia, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Eastern Bristlebird · Little Wattlebird · Laughing Kookaburra · Crimson Rosella · New Holland Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Vincentia, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincentia here | 3,870 | — | 9/10 | 45% |
| Old Erowal Bay | 1,080 | — | 2/10 | 29% |
| Huskisson | 840 | — | 6/10 | 81% |
| Erowal Bay | 652 | — | 3/10 | 58% |
| Sanctuary Point | 7,874 | — | 2/10 | 16% |
| Callala Beach | 777 | — | 5/10 | 53% |
| St Georges Basin | 3,215 | — | 3/10 | 57% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Shoalhaven — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Gilmore — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2540 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Vincentia profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $425 a week, and about 24% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 38% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,802 people to 3,870. It sits about 142 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Shoalhaven council, and the federal seat is Gilmore.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Vincentia vs Huskisson · Vincentia vs Sanctuary Point.
Nearby guides: Old Erowal Bay · Huskisson · Erowal Bay · Sanctuary Point · Callala Beach · St Georges Basin.
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