Vincent, Queensland

Vincent
Townsville, Queensland
Postcode(s) 4814
LGA(s) City of Townsville
State electorate(s) Mundingburra
Federal Division(s) Herbert
Suburbs around Vincent:
Mount Louisa Garbutt Currajong
Heatley Vincent
Cranbrook Aitkenvale Gulliver

Vincent is a suburb in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia.[1]

Geography

Vincent is a mostly residential suburb and borders Pimlico, Heatley, Gulliver and Aitkenvale.

History

The Vincent State School opened on 30 January 1968.[2]

Parts of Vincent suffered major structural and tree damage from a tornado on the morning of 20 March 2012.[3][4]

References

  1. "Vincent - suburb (entry 44649)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
  2. "Opening and closing dates of schools in Queensland". Education Queensland. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
  3. https://www.jcu.edu.au/cts/publications/content/technical-reports/tech-report-no.-58-investigation-of-townsville-tornado-20-march-2012/view
  4. http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/article/2012/03/20/315531_news.html

Coordinates: 19°17.27′S 146°45.77′E / 19.28783°S 146.76283°E / -19.28783; 146.76283


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