Overall score
Trinity Beach
55.7/100
Yorkeys Knob
35.4/100
Trinity Beach for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Trinity Beach
55.7/100
Yorkeys Knob
35.4/100
Crime rate
Trinity Beach
27.1 / 1k
Yorkeys Knob
50.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Trinity Beach
180
Yorkeys Knob
4
Population
Trinity Beach
6,594
Yorkeys Knob
2,794
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 | Trinity Beach | Yorkeys Knob |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.7/100 | 35.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.9/100 | 42.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.1 / 1k | 50.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 4 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 180 | 4 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Population | 6,594 | 2,794 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 3/10 |
Trinity Beach reads as a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm; Yorkeys Knob is a quieter mid-sized suburb with space and a country-town pace. Trinity Beach leans into coastal living, while Yorkeys Knob feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Trinity Beach is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Yorkeys Knob answers with a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing. On housing, Trinity Beach sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Yorkeys Knob.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Trinity Beach, while Yorkeys Knob remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.