The local community describes Trigg as a beautiful, coastal and relaxed neighbourhood. To better understand what is means to be ‘a local’ our suburb profile seeks to understand the local stories Koora (past), Yeyi (present), Boordawan (future) and respond to Ngalang Maya (our place). This snapshot identifies the unique character of Trigg’s neighbourhood and helps the City rethink how we deliver services with a local focus.
Trigg was named after Henry Trigg, former Superintendent of Public Works for the Swan River Colony. In 1919 there were only 3 buildings in the locality, and holiday and fishing shacks begin to appear in the 1920s.
What it means to be a 'local'
Like the small island off the coast of this area, the suburb of Trigg was named after Henry Trigg, who was appointed Superintendent of Public Works for the Swan River Colony in 1842.
Land at Trigg remained largely vacant until the first grants were taken up in 1877. In 1888 a group of Sydney developers devised a scheme to divide a large area of Trigg into one-eighth-of-an-acre (505 m²) lots, however the scheme failed. By 1919 there were only 3 buildings in the locality, and holiday and fishing shacks did not begin to appear until the 1920s.
Trigg eventually started to be formally developed in the late 1940s, when 1,888 lots were subdivided and sold. Many of the streets in the area were named after former residents and pioneers, as well as local personalities.
Trigg was named after Henry Trigg, former Superintendent of Public Works for the Swan River Colony. In 1919 there were only 3 buildings in the locality, and holiday and fishing shacks begin to appear in the 1920s.
Site markers
Before European settlement, the local Nyoongar people built fish traps at Trigg Beach with rocks and branches. The fish would swim into the traps and at low tide the Nyoongar people would gather their catch caught in the fish trap. It is believed that the local Nyoongar people travelled from Star Swamp at North Beach, where there is evidence of them having used the area before colonisation, and lived a sustainable hunter-gatherer lifestyle. This was told to Mrs Oriel Green by her grandfather.
Anzac Day
- The North Beach RSL Sub-Branch dawn service
- Scarborough RSL Sub-Branch commemorative service.
Neighbourhood catch-ups
- Local street BBQs
- Street catch-ups.
Local markets and events
Local sporting clubs
What you have told us so far
These are the top local priorities you've told us about what's important for Trigg:
- Pedestrian crossings - "A pedestrian crossing at the end of Elliott Rd to cross West Coast Drive.”
- Footpaths - "Coastal boardwalk between Trigg and Scarborough."
- Footpaths - "Strongly oppose trigg boardwalk as it is bush forever class A reserve."
- Road and traffic management - "Enormous amount of traffic on west coast drive, especially in summer. People parking on foot paths & blocking cycle ways. Inconsiderate drivers not giving way to pedestrians-cyclists & other road users. More bins at beaches & parks.”
- Development - "Stop high rise development. Sensible foreshore upgrades."
The City has created Locally-led Stirling to drive deeper connection at a local suburb level to listen and respond with a local focus. At the heart of this Locally-led approach is an understanding that local people know what they need and a vision for everyone to get involved in shaping what it means to be “a local”.
We want to bring neighbours together, invest in local stories and inspire opportunities to work together. To find out more about Locally-led Stirling, visit Shaping our City. If you're looking for ways to get involved in your local area, please contact one of the City’s Local Engagement Officers by emailing getinvolved@stirling.wa.gov.au.
Facts
Trigg population
Average number of people per household
The average age in Trigg is 43 years old
Top five birthplaces
Median weekly household income
86% of residents are satisfied with liveability
Local plans
Residential development in Trigg is largely dominated by single detached dwellings on individual lots. The style and form of housing in the area varies considerably, ranging from older style holiday shacks and workers' dwellings to large modern housing developments. There are a small number of duplex developments in Trigg, while many of the homes along the coast have been built in elegant Mediterranean styles.
Retail facilities are provided at the Lynn Street Shopping Centre, located on the north eastern boundary of the suburb. There is also some retail development within the Trigg Island Lifesaving Club on the ocean foreshore as well as the Trigg Island Café.
Trigg has a 3ha of public open space, the most significant area being the Trigg Bushland Reserve, which runs through the centre of the suburb. The reserve contains a significant pocket of remnant coastal vegetation and provides a readily identifiable landscape feature. There are also several smaller parks, and the beaches provide a well-utilised recreation area.
Trigg Beach is particularly well known for its good surfing conditions and is one of the most popular beaches in Western Australia. It is used for many sports, including surfing and passive recreational pursuits such as swimming and sunbathing. Trigg Island is a focal point for Trigg Beach and a popular fishing spot.