Trinity Park

QLD 4879 • Rest of QLD

3,536
Population (2021)
$47,840
Median Income
2.94 km²
Area
$465/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyTropicalCoastalQuietEstablished

About Trinity Park

Trinity Park is a well-established residential suburb in the Cairns Region of Far North Queensland, located approximately 15 kilometres north of the Cairns CBD. With a population of around 3,530 (2021 Census), it is a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood nestled between Trinity Beach and Smithfield. The suburb sits at just 6 metres elevation on the coastal plain, enjoying a tropical climate with lush vegetation and proximity to both the Coral Sea and the Wet Tropics rainforest.

Residents benefit from Smithfield Shopping Centre nearby, along with excellent schools including Trinity Beach State School and St Augustine's College in the Smithfield corridor. The James Cook University Cairns campus is just minutes away, adding a vibrant student population to the area. Trinity Park appeals to families, retirees, and professionals who value the relaxed tropical lifestyle while maintaining easy access to Cairns' employment hubs. The suburb's parks, bike paths, and proximity to Trinity Beach make outdoor living central to daily life.

Trinity Park falls under postcode 4879 and is governed by Cairns Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Barron River electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4879
Urban Area
Cairns - North
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-16.81°, 145.70°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
2.94 km²
Elevation
6m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • 110 — Cairns CBD via Captain Cook Hwy 25-35 min
  • 110 — Trinity Beach / Palm Cove 10-15 min

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
15 km
By Bus
25-35 min
By Car (Peak)
20-25 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15-18 min

🛣️ No rail service in Cairns northern suburbs; bus route 110 is the main public transport link

Walkability Car-Dependent

A spread-out suburban area with limited footpaths; most residents drive to shops and services in nearby Smithfield.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$465
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.7%

20 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,105
Census 2021
3,536
13.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$41,028
Income 2021
$47,840
16.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,451
Born Overseas 869

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 213
  • 2. New Zealand 114
  • 3. Papua New Guinea 64
  • 4. India 37
  • 5. South Africa 36
  • 6. Germany 35
  • 7. Philippines 30
  • 8. Scotland 27
  • 9. Japan 24
  • 10. China 19

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,418
Australian 1,177
Irish 351
Scottish 321
German 205
Italian 138
Australian Aboriginal 107
Chinese 75
Dutch 70
Indian 59

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,674
Both parents born in Australia
1,090
Both parents born overseas
523
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
50.4%
Christianity
37.6%
Buddhism
1.6%
Hinduism
0.6%
Sikhism
0.6%
Islam
0.5%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
243 (6.9%)
5-14 years
562 (15.9%)
15-19 years
242 (6.8%)
20-24 years
173 (4.9%)
25-34 years
472 (13.3%)
35-44 years
572 (16.2%)
45-54 years
491 (13.9%)
55-64 years
401 (11.3%)
65-74 years
251 (7.1%)
75-84 years
111 (3.1%)
85+ years
20 (0.6%)

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