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Trinity Park

With 94.9% of dwellings detached houses and 65.4% containing 4 or more bedrooms, Trinity Park has a strongly family-oriented housing profile. Its 3,536 residents occupy 2.96 square kilometres, while a median age of 36 sits 4.0 years below the national comparison. Household income is at the 75.2nd percentile, supporting its mortgage-oriented character. For buyers comparing Trinity Park with nearby Smithfield or Trinity Beach, the defining local feature is its larger-house, detached-dwelling mix.

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Population

3,536

Median Age

36.0

Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)

$2,008/wk

DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year

3

2.96 km²· 1,195.5 people/km²· Family income $2,211/wk

Trinity Park suits buyers seeking detached space, with 94.9% of homes separate houses and 65.4% containing 4 or more bedrooms. The 41.2% mortgage share indicates a substantial owner-occupier base, while the typical monthly mortgage figure is $1,733 and mortgage payments equal 19.9% of household income. Household income sits at the 75.2nd percentile, above the national midpoint, which helps explain the suburb's capacity to support family-sized purchases. Compared with apartment-oriented options, the trade-off is a narrower dwelling mix and less choice for buyers seeking compact housing.

For Buyers

Trinity Park suits buyers seeking detached space, with 94.9% of homes separate houses and 65.4% containing 4 or more bedrooms. The 41.2% mortgage share indicates a substantial owner-occupier base, while the typical monthly mortgage figure is $1,733 and mortgage payments equal 19.9% of household income. Household income sits at the 75.2nd percentile, above the national midpoint, which helps explain the suburb's capacity to support family-sized purchases. Compared with apartment-oriented options, the trade-off is a narrower dwelling mix and less choice for buyers seeking compact housing.

For Investors

Trinity Park's rental profile needs careful pricing analysis because 33.6% of occupied dwellings are rented, weekly rent is $465, and vacancy is 7.1%. That vacancy rate should be compared with tighter local markets before assuming rapid leasing or strong rental growth. The 94.9% detached-house share supports demand from families, but it can also mean higher maintenance and insurance costs than smaller dwellings. Only 2 development applications were recorded over 12 months, suggesting limited immediate project activity. Mortgage stress is 19.9% of household income, below the rent-to-income figure of 23.2%, which points to a relatively serviceable ownership base.

Development Activity

Total DAs

3

Last 12 Months

3

YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements

Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year

N/A

Monthly DA Lodgements

DA Categories

Change of Use
1
Renovation / Extension
1
Other
1

Schools in Trinity Park

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Holy Cross School (Trinity Park)

Non-State School Catholic

Demographics

Trinity Park has a median age of 36, which is 4.0 years below the national comparison, and an average household size of 2.8 people, 0.3 above the national figure. The 28.0% university-educated share is 2.1 percentage points below the national comparison, while 26.2% of residents were born overseas, 4.6 points above it. English ancestry is recorded for 1,418 people, followed by Irish at 351 and Scottish at 321. No religion is the largest reported affiliation at 1,757, ahead of Christianity at 1,331. Compared with nearby Smithfield and Trinity Beach, household composition and address-level tenure should guide any detailed local comparison.

Age Distribution

0-14
22.8%
15-24
11.7%
25-44
29.5%
45-64
25.2%
65+
10.8%

Bedrooms

Studio/1br
0.6%
2 bed
5.0%
3 bed
29.0%
4+ bed
65.4%

Dwelling Structure

94.9%

Houses

3.8%

Townhouse

0.3%

Apartment

Tenure

Own 24.1% Mortgage 41.2% Rent 33.6% Other 1.1%

Trinity Park is dominated by detached housing: 94.9% of dwellings are separate houses, compared with only 0.3% apartments and 3.8% semi-detached homes. Larger floorplans are common, with 65.4% of homes containing 4 or more bedrooms and 29.0% containing 3 bedrooms. Tenure is split between 24.1% owned outright, 41.2% with a mortgage and 33.6% rented. Weekly rent is $465, while rent-to-income is 23.2% and mortgage-to-income is 19.9%, both useful affordability checks. The 2.8-person average household size is 0.3 above the national comparison, helping explain demand for family-sized dwellings. Buyers comparing Trinity Park with Smithfield or Trinity Beach should focus on block, condition and tenure differences rather than suburb labels alone.

Mortgage / mo

$1,733

Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $465.

$700

Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $700 · units $620

HH Size

2.8

Personal Income / wk

$920

Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)

7.1%

Unoccupied

92

Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress

23.2%

Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress

19.9%

Community Profile

Languages Spoken at Home

Japan
19
Punjabi
17
German
15

Ancestry

English
1,418
Other
514
Irish
351
Scottish
321
Ancestry NS
243
German
205

Household Composition

44.9%

Couples with children

37.2%

Couples, no children

17.7%

Single parent

983

Total families

Economy & Employment

Employment is anchored by healthcare, which accounts for 22.2% of industry employment with 287 workers, followed by construction at 11.4% and 148 workers, education at 9.8% and 127 workers, public administration at 8.3% and 108 workers, and retail at 7.5% and 97 workers. The occupational mix includes 370 professionals, 275 trades workers, 246 community and personal service workers, and 239 managers. A 68.9% participation rate and 4.1% unemployment rate indicate an active labour market, while 60.8% of workers are employed full time. Household income sits at the 75.2nd percentile, above the national midpoint, because the professional, management and health-related base supports comparatively strong earning capacity.

Unemployment

4.1%

Labour Force

1,877

Unemployed

77

Source: ABS Census 2021

Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)

Full-time

60.8%

Part-time

32.7%

Participation

68.9%

Employed

1,800

Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021

Occupations

Professionals 370
Trades 275
Community/Personal 246
Managers 239
Clerical/Admin 218
Sales 192
Labourers 149
Machinery/Drivers 93

Top Industries

Healthcare 22.2%
Construction 11.4%
Education 9.8%
Public Admin 8.3%
Retail 7.5%

University

28.0%

Postgraduate

5.6%

Born Overseas

26.2%

Dwellings

1,196

Transport to Work

Daily travel is strongly car dependent: 75.7% of residents drive to work, far higher than the 1.0% using public transport, while 2.0% walk or cycle and 15.8% work from home. The 2.96 square kilometre suburb has 3,536 residents, so access to shops, services and major roads should be assessed from the exact address. School choice inside Trinity Park includes Holy Cross School, a Catholic non-state school. Families should confirm enrolment zones and transport arrangements because one local school does not describe every option across the wider northern Cairns area. A current suburb crime rate is not available to quote, so buyers should check Queensland Police incident information for the specific street.

Drive

75.7%

Public Transport

1.0%

Walk / Cycle

2.0%

Work from Home

15.8%

National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs

How Trinity Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs

Population
Top 15%
Household Income
Top 25%
Rent Level
Top 7%
Apartments
Top 25%
Renters
Top 16%
Uni Educated
Top 39%
Public Transport
Bottom 20%
Born Overseas
Top 18%
Density
Top 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trinity Park a good suburb to live in?

Trinity Park suits households wanting detached space, with 94.9% of dwellings separate houses and 65.4% containing 4 or more bedrooms. Its median age is 36 and average household size is 2.8, supporting a family-oriented profile, while the 75.2nd income percentile indicates comparatively strong household earning capacity.

What is the median house price in Trinity Park?

A current median house price is not stated for Trinity Park. Buyers should compare recent sales and obtain an address-specific valuation, particularly because 94.9% of homes are detached houses and 65.4% have 4 or more bedrooms. The 41.2% mortgage share also makes borrowing capacity an important part of any price assessment.

What schools are in Trinity Park?

Trinity Park has 1 identified local school: Holy Cross School, a Catholic non-state school. Families should confirm enrolment zones, year-level availability and transport arrangements directly, because school access can vary across the wider area and the suburb's 3,536 residents are spread across different addresses.

Is Trinity Park safe?

A current suburb crime rate is not available to quote for Trinity Park. Check Queensland Police incident information for the exact street and inspect the area at different times. The suburb has 3,536 residents across 2.96 square kilometres, so local conditions can vary between streets and housing pockets.

Is Trinity Park good for property investment?

Trinity Park has a 33.6% renting share and weekly rent of $465, which can support tenant demand for detached family homes. However, the 7.1% vacancy rate should be compared with tighter rental markets, and only 2 development applications in 12 months indicate limited immediate project activity. Review insurance, maintenance and leasing costs carefully.

How is Trinity Park's population changing?

Trinity Park has 3,536 residents, with 67.6% remaining at the same address and 32.4% recorded as turnover. The median age is 36, and the housing mix is strongly family sized, with 65.4% of homes having 4 or more bedrooms. For future direction, check the latest annual growth, migration driver and gentrification indicators.

How to read these comparisons

Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.

Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.

Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.

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