Gordonvale - Trinity
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Gordonvale - Trinity lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Gordonvale - Trinity's population is around 11,644 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,806 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,838 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,123 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 487 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 35 persons per square kilometer. Gordonvale - Trinity's growth rate of 18.4% since the 2021 census exceeded that of the SA4 region (7.8%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 71.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period to 2041, with the area expected to grow by 7,654 persons based on the latest population numbers, recording a gain of 61.2% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Gordonvale - Trinity was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Gordonvale - Trinity averaged approximately 128 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 642 homes. As of FY-26, 70 approvals have been recorded. On average, 2.5 people moved to the area per new home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, reflecting strong demand that supports property values. New homes were built at an average expected construction cost value of $279,000, below the regional average, indicating more affordable housing options for buyers.

This financial year has seen $17.8 million in commercial approvals, suggesting moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Gordonvale - Trinity had 261.0% more construction activity per person as of FY-25, offering buyers greater choice while development activity has moderated recently. This activity is significantly above the national average, indicating strong developer interest in the area. Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers with an average of 116 people per approval. Gordonvale - Trinity is projected to grow by 7,129 residents through to 2041, with development keeping pace with projected growth, though buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

Looking ahead, Gordonvale - Trinity is expected to grow by 7,129 residents through to 2041. Development is keeping reasonable pace with projected growth, though buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

Gordonvale - Trinity has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 33rdth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 139 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Bruce Highway Cairns Southern Access Corridor Stage 3 - Edmonton to Gordonvale, Mount Peter Priority Development Area, Cairns South State Development Area, and North Queensland Youth Alcohol and Other Drugs Residential Rehabilitation Service. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Gordonvale - Trinity exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Gordonvale - Trinity has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Key sectors include essential services, with an unemployment rate of 2.9%.

As of June 2025, there are 5,885 residents employed, which is below the Rest of Qld's unemployment rate of 3.9% by 1.0%. Workforce participation in Gordonvale - Trinity is higher at 64.7%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Major industries for residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction employment levels are notably high, at 1.3 times the regional average.

However, accommodation & food services have lower representation, with only 6.8% of the workforce compared to Rest of Qld's 8.3%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as Census data shows fewer working residents than expected based on population. From June 2024 to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.5%, and employment fell by 2.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.8% and labour force growth of 2.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that overall employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gordonvale - Trinity's employment mix, local growth is estimated at approximately 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Gordonvale - Trinity had a median taxpayer income of $53,386 and an average of $61,009. This is lower than the national average, with Rest of Qld having a median of $50,780 and average of $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $60,855 (median) and $69,544 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Gordonvale - Trinity's household, family, and personal incomes are at the 55th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 36.5% of locals (4,250 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, consistent with broader regional trends where 31.7% fall into this category. After housing costs, 86.0% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Gordonvale - Trinity is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Gordonvale-Trinity's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.3% houses and 3.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 68.4% houses and 31.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gordonvale-Trinity stood at 30.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.2% and rented ones at 21.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,625, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517. Median weekly rent in the area was $330, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $315. Nationally, Gordonvale-Trinity's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,625 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower at $330 compared to the national figure of $375.

Gordonvale - Trinity features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 77.6% of all households, including 33.4% couples with children, 30.1% couples without children, and 13.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 22.4%, with lone person households at 19.6% and group households comprising 2.7%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.4.

Gordonvale - Trinity faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 15.5%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 46.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (35.4%).

Educational participation is high, with 32.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.8% in primary education, 10.9% in secondary education, and 3.0% pursuing tertiary education. Six schools operate within Gordonvale - Trinity, educating approximately 2,698 students. The educational mix includes 3 primary, 1 secondary, and 2 K-12 schools.

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Gordonvale-Trinity has 18 active public transport stops. These are served by two bus routes offering a total of 235 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is limited, with residents typically living 1834 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, services run 33 times daily across all routes, equating to about 13 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Gordonvale - Trinity is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Gordonvale-Trinity shows superior health outcomes for both young and elderly populations, with low prevalence rates for common health conditions. Approximately half of its total population (~5,822) has private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 7.2% and 7.2% of residents respectively. 71.7% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to the Rest of Qld figure. The area has a senior population of 15.0%, totaling 1,748 individuals. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, outperforming general population metrics.

Gordonvale - Trinity ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Gordonvale-Trinity had a cultural diversity index below the average, with 87.8% of its residents being Australian citizens, 87.0% born in Australia, and 92.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 52.2% of the population. The 'Other' religious category, however, was slightly overrepresented compared to the rest of Queensland (1.4% vs 1.5%).

In terms of ancestry, Australians topped the list with 27.6%, significantly higher than the regional average of 21.9%. English ancestry followed closely at 26.5%, while 'Other' was notably lower at 8.0% compared to the regional average of 15.1%. Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Australian Aboriginal were overrepresented at 6.3% (vs 6.7%), Italians at 5.4% (vs 3.8%), and Maltese at 0.5% (vs 0.3%).

Gordonvale - Trinity's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Gordonvale-Trinity is 38 years, slightly below Rest of Qld's average of 41 but inline with Australia's median age of 38. The 0-4 age group constitutes 7.0%, higher than Rest of Qld's percentage, while the 75-84 cohort makes up 4.3%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 15 to 24 age group grew from 11.8% to 13.3%, and the 0 to 4 cohort increased from 5.8% to 7.0%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 15.7% to 13.6%, and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 12.8% to 11.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts in Gordonvale-Trinity, with the 25 to 34 age group projected to grow by 80%, reaching 2,853 people from its current figure of 1,583.