Trinity Beach
QLD 4879 • Rest of QLD
About Trinity Beach
Trinity Beach is a popular coastal suburb 20 kilometres north of Cairns CBD, where tropical rainforest meets the Coral Sea. With a population of 6,600, this northern beaches community offers a more relaxed alternative to busy beachside tourist areas. The suburb sits on traditional Djabugay country and features a beautiful mile-long beach backed by palm trees and low-rise development.
The lifestyle here is quintessentially tropical Far North Queensland—casual beachside living with quality dining along the esplanade. The beach is patrolled seasonally and protected by stinger nets in summer. Local shops and restaurants cater to residents and visitors, while Smithfield Shopping Centre is a short drive away. Trinity Beach attracts retirees, sea-changers, and families who value the beach lifestyle and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef while accepting cyclone season risks. The 2023 Cyclone Jasper floods highlighted the suburb's vulnerability to extreme weather.
Trinity Beach falls under postcode 4879 and is governed by Cairns Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Barron River electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- 110, 111 — Cairns City Bus Station 35 mins
- 110, 111 — Smithfield Shopping Centre 10 mins
Commute to Cairns CBD
🛣️ No rail service to northern beaches - Captain Cook Highway is main route
Beachfront and esplanade walkable; car needed for broader area
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Reed Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 468
- 2. New Zealand 266
- 3. Papua New Guinea 127
- 4. South Africa 70
- 5. Germany 61
- 6. India 49
- 7. Scotland 49
- 8. United States 49
- 9. Canada 42
- 10. Philippines 42
- 11. Italy 40
- 12. Japan 35
- 13. Netherlands 34
- 14. China 30
- 15. Poland 26
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)