Population 2,664 (2011 census) Postcode(s) 6029 Postal code 6029 Federal division Division of Stirling | Established 1940s Area 240 ha Local time Saturday 5:19 AM | |
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Weather 17°C, Wind E at 11 km/h, 83% Humidity Points of interest Scarborough Beach, Trigg Bushland Reserve | ||
Trigg is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia. Its local government area is the City of Stirling. Trigg Island is a small island off the coast of the suburb of Trigg.
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Map of Trigg WA 6029, Australia
Overview
Trigg Beach is one of Perth's most popular beaches for board riding, catering mainly to surfers and body boarders alike, with a small majority of swimmers. In summer, shifting sand fills the channel between the Blue Hole and Trigg Point take off point for a long continuous wave ride to Trigg Beach.
Trigg also has a snorkeling beach, Mettams Pool, which is to the north of the main surf/swim area.
Trigg nature reserve is situated opposite Trigg Beach. It is also known to be a common meeting point and lookout for the local surfing community.
With playground protection from the sun and sea breeze, Clarko beach side reserve near Trigg Island is one of the most popular parks in the City of Stirling. Clarko Reserve was created when beach shacks were demolished and shack owners were compensated with sub-divided blocks of residential land further east in the new Trigg suburb of Perth Western Australia.
History
The suburb and island was named after Henry Trigg, Superintendent of Public Works for the Swan River Colony in 1842.