Overall score
Clifton Beach
53.4/100
Trinity Park
50.9/100
Clifton Beach for beach lifestyle; Trinity Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Clifton Beach
53.4/100
Trinity Park
50.9/100
Crime rate
Clifton Beach
26.0 / 1k
Trinity Park
25.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clifton Beach
79
Trinity Park
58
Population
Clifton Beach
3,192
Trinity Park
3,536
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Clifton Beach | Trinity Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.4/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.1/100 | 83.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.0 / 1k | 25.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 13 |
| Walkability | 72.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 79 | 58 |
| Population | 3,192 | 3,536 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Put side by side, Clifton Beach is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, and Trinity Park is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Clifton Beach tends to lead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, while Trinity Park stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
People chasing a beach lifestyle may find Clifton Beach the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Trinity Park.