East Trinity suburb profile
East Trinity is a quiet, coastal locality on the eastern shore of Trinity Inlet near Cairns, known for its mangrove-fringed shoreline, tidal wetlands and open water vistas. The suburb has a low-density, rural-residential character with larger lots and a scattering of homes that appeal to people who value space, boating and birdwatching over urban convenience. Life here is shaped by the natural setting, with mudflats, saltmarsh and abundant birdlife on the doorstep, while shops, schools and major services are found across the inlet in Cairns, giving East Trinity a secluded, semi-rural coastal feel.
East Trinity property market performance
Like many smaller suburbs, East Trinity sees relatively few property sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. Over the last 3 months one house sale was recorded.
In East Trinity the rental market has insufficient recent data to publish reliable average rents or rent changes.
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East Trinity demographics
A small community of 238 people has a median age of 47 and a typical household income of $1,875 a week, about $97,500 a year.
Family households predominate. Couple families without children are the largest group at 46.2% (30 families), while couple families with children make up 35.4% (23 families), together accounting for about four in five families. One-parent families represent 12.3% (8 families) and other families 6.2% (4 families).
Homes in East Trinity are largely owner-occupied, with 32.9% owned outright and 43.4% owned with a mortgage, a combined owner-occupied share of 76.3%. Renters make up 23.7% of dwellings.
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