Trinity Beach

The community is older than the state and national averages, with a typical resident aged 42. It is also a place where de facto relationships are much more common than in most other similar areas.

People born overseas make up 27.3% of the population, which is well above the Queensland figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Irish and Scottish.

While English is the main language, 10.5% of residents use another language at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas. However, very few people—just 0.7%—speak little or no English.

Nearly half the population (49.6%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Residents are well-qualified, with 23.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 59.5% completing Year 12, both of which are higher than most similar areas.

Typical personal incomes are higher than the state and national figures. The typical resident earns $871 a week, and 10.7% of people earn over $2,000 weekly.

The community is generally healthy, with a lower percentage of people living with long-term health conditions (25.6%) compared to the state average.

A standout feature is that 4.5% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most other areas. Volunteer rates are lower than the national figure.

First Nations people in this area have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (55.1%) and lower unemployment (6.5%) than both the state and national averages.

About 50.7% of households are couples with children, and 14.7% are one-parent families, which is higher than most similar areas.

Rental properties are much more common here than in most similar areas, and typical weekly rents are $380. Detached houses are less frequent than the state average.

Most people drive to work, but the area is well-served by public transport. There are 24 stops in the area, and the walk to the nearest one is much shorter than in most other places.

This is a very dynamic area, with 52.6% of people moving here in the last five years—far above the national average of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work (65.4%) compared to the national figure. Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 89.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and nearly all homes within 15 minutes of a park.