The land use is predominantly residential except for a shopping centre and two schools.

[3] Vincent is situated in the traditional Wulgurukaba Aboriginal country.

[4] The suburb was named on 1 January 1967 after Major William Slade Vincent of the volunteer militia.

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

[10] Townsville Christian College is a private primary and secondary (Prep-9) school for boys and girls at 210 Palmerston Street (19°16′47″S 146°46′00″E / 19.2798°S 146.7667°E / -19.2798; 146.7667 (Townsville Christian College)).