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Trinity Beach, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Trinity Beach is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 6,057. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,057 Population 20/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
74.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$29,440 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,440 median income, 5.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent

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About Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach is a coastal suburb of Cairns in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Trinity Beach had a population of 6,594 people.

People

Population6,057
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density20/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,440
Per Capita$29,440
Unemployment5.1%

Housing

C+
Home Value$214,000
Rent$1,070
Ownership68.4%
Housing Units2,423

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain74.5 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population6,057
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates-16.7888°, 145.6968°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation74.5 inches (1,891 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$29,440
Median Age42.0 years

About Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 6,057. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Trinity Beach has a population of 6,057 with a density of 20 people per square mile, spread across 304.7 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,057
Total Population
20
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
304.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Trinity Beach vs Australia Average

The median household income in Trinity Beach is $29,440, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,440 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $566, 60% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 575 business establishments.

Income: Trinity Beach vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$29,440
61% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$29,440
Avg Weekly Wage$566

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)575

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Trinity Beach is $214,000, 24% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,070 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 68.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,423 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$214,000
24% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,070
8% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.4%
Owner-Occupied68.4%
Renter-Occupied31.6%
Housing Units2,423

Property Tax

Trinity Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 74.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area304.7 sq mi (789.1 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates-16.7888°N, 145.6968°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.5"
96% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 20.16"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 7, 2023.

Jun 7, 2023 122 km ENE of Yarrabah, Australia M4.5 141 km
Mar 15, 2011 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia M3.6 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nathan (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Nathan Category 3 222 km
2014 Ita Category 4 107 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 128 km
2009 Hamish Category 3 216 km
2006 Larry Category 4 80 km
1998 Katrina Category 1 279 km
1998 Nathan Category 1 279 km
1991 Joy Category 2 112 km
1990 Ivor Category 1 299 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 100 km
1986 Manu Category 1 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 15.0 in
February 80°F (27°C) 20.2 in Wettest
March 79°F (26°C) 16.0 in
April 77°F (25°C) 7.2 in
May 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in
September 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
October 77°F (25°C) 2.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in
December 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in Warmest

Trinity Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 63°F in July to 81°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 84.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (20.2") and July the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Trinity Beach

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Trinity Beach State School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Trinity Beach

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC 801kHz AM Cairns QLD Far North Queensland Local Radio 20220701 community, contemporary AAC 94 kbps
4CA 846 AM CAIRNS ONLINE cairns, talk AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Trinity Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cairns Art Gallery
Cairns Museum
The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum

Libraries in Trinity Beach

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
City Library0.0
Earlville Library0.0
Edmonton Library0.0
James Cook University library0.0
Kuranda Library0.0
Manunda Library0.0
Smithfield Library0.0
Stratford Library0.0
Yarrabah Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Trinity Beach

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kuranda Heritage Market
Kuranda Markets
Rusty's Markets

Hotels in Trinity Beach

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bellevue at Trininty Beach
Blue Lagoon Resort
Trinity Beach Pacific
Vue Trinity Beach

Restaurants in Trinity Beach

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eazytiger Trinity Beach
IL Chiosco
Koi Seafood and Souvla
L'Unico Trattoria
Sushi Craft
The Beach House at Trinity Beach
The Fifth Quarter
Trinity Beach Asian Kitchen
Tuk Tuk By The Sea
Yada Thai Restaurant Trinity Beach

Dentists in Trinity Beach

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Trinity Beach Dental

Breweries in Trinity Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cairns Cruise Line Terminal
FNQ Homebrew

Stadiums & Teams in Trinity Beach

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Trinity Beach

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cairns International AirportCNSLarge Airport
Mareeba AirportMRGMedium Airport
Atherton Airport-Small Airport
Dimbulah Airport-Small Airport
Herberton Airport-Small Airport
Koah Airport-Small Airport
Mont Albion Station Airstrip-Small Airport
Yalkulka Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Trinity Beach

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Treatment Centers in Trinity Beach

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Lives Lived Well
Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Trinity Beach

What is the population of Trinity Beach?

Trinity Beach has a population of 6,057 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 304.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Trinity Beach expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,440, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $214,000 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Trinity Beach?

Trinity Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 74.5 inches.

How is the job market in Trinity Beach?

The unemployment rate in Trinity Beach is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $566. There are 575 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Trinity Beach?

The median home value in Trinity Beach is $214,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,070. The homeownership rate is 68.4%.

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