Overall score
Clifton Beach
53.4/100
Trinity Beach
56.0/100
Clifton Beach vs Trinity Beach, QLD suburb comparison
Trinity Beach for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Clifton BeachTrinity Beach
Crime rate
Clifton Beach
26.0 / 1k
Trinity Beach
25.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clifton Beach
79
Trinity Beach
180
Population
Clifton Beach
3,192
Trinity Beach
6,594
Metric leadClifton Beach 0Trinity Beach 71 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesTrinity Beach
- Best for familiesTrinity Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleTrinity Beach
- Best for investmentTrinity Beach
- Best for best valueTrinity Beach
- Best for best schoolsTrinity Beach
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Clifton Beach | Trinity Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.4/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.1/100 | 55.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.0 / 1k | 25.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 15 |
| Walkability | 72.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 79 | 180 |
| Population | 3,192 | 6,594 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Clifton Beach is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, and Trinity Beach is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
On the data, Clifton Beach is stronger for easy access to the coast and good access to parks; Trinity Beach answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Trinity Beach, while Clifton Beach remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.