Trinity Beach property sales surge, making it the most popular of Cairns’ suburbs in 2021

It’s the Cairns suburb that’s streaked ahead of the others in terms of property sales and building approvals in 2021 - and there’s plenty of reasons why, according to locals.

Trinity Beach residents Jude and Stephen Doherty with their children (from left) Logan (6), Macey (3), Aidan (12) and Finley (8). After buying their home in July 2020, they are now working on extending it.

PROXIMITY to the sea and the fact that it was so close to family, school, and work, are the reasons why Jude Doherty and her family decided to make the move to Trinity Beach.

And they’re not alone.

The beach suburb on the northern edge of Cairns has proved to be the most popular area for those looking to buy property in 2021 by a large margin.

“Everything’s in Trinity Beach – grandma, the beach, school, and Kindy for our youngest,” the teacher and mother of four explained.

“And we like the fact there’s plenty of restaurants and cafes – there’s a lot more to do (here).”

Since January 1, 148 properties have changed hands in Trinity Beach, outpacing the next-fastest moving suburb of Palm Cove, which sits on 113 sales. But it’s not just property sales that are booming by the beach.

Building approvals have also skyrocketed, with Cairns Regional Council data showing 155 dwellings were approved in the 2020/21 financial year.

Trinity Beach residents Jude and Stephen Doherty with their children (from left) Logan (6), Macey (3), Aidan (12) and Finley (8). After buying their home in July 2020, they are now working on extending it.

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That’s a more than 300 per cent increase on the 2019/20 FY. Other real estate hot spots so far this year are Cairns North, with 103 sales, Redlynch, with 100 sales, and Edmonton rounds out the top five with 98 sales.

Thomas Baldwin Real Estate co-founder and director Carol Thomas said Trinity Beach had always proved popular because it was attractive to people from all different stages of life.

For young families, there’s lots of school choices, sporting facilities, a mini-shopping centre with a medical centre, Mrs Thomas said.

“For couples coming in, there’s a lot of people moving up and making that sea change,” she said.

“They love the resort lifestyle with the esplanade and the restaurants and cafes.”

So too do the retirees, Mrs Thomas said.

Throw in the fact it has one of the most accessible beaches, and is close to a major shopping centre at Smithfield and the airport, and it’s easy to see why so many people are moving to Trinity Beach.

Cairns’ hottest suburbs for 2021:

■ Trinity Beach: 148 sales

■ Palm Cove: 113 sales

■ Cairns North: 103 sales

■ Redlynch: 100 sales

■ Edmonton: 98 sales

■ Kewarra Beach: 91 sales

■ Bentley Park: 90 sales

■ Smithfield: 84 sales

■ Manoora: 82 sales

■ Cairns City: 67 sales

Originally published as Trinity Beach property sales surge, making it the most popular of Cairns’ suburbs in 2021