Trinity Beach - Smithfield
Statistical Area - sa2

Trinity Beach - Smithfield lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Trinity Beach - Smithfield's population is around 19,668 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 2,877 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,791 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 19,437 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 628 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 892 persons per square kilometer. Trinity Beach - Smithfield's growth of 17.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (7.4%) and the non-metro area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 59.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase is forecast for the top quartile of non-metropolitan areas nationally, with Trinity Beach - Smithfield expected to increase by 6,439 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, marking a total increase of 31.5% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Trinity Beach - Smithfield was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Trinity Beach - Smithfield averaged approximately 185 new dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Between FY20 and FY25926 dwellings were approved, with 9 recorded so far in FY26. On average, 3.5 new residents arrive per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

This results in demand significantly exceeding supply, leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost of $433,000, which is below regional levels, indicating more affordable housing choices for buyers. In FY26, there have been $45.3 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating high local commercial activity. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Trinity Beach - Smithfield records 65.0% more new home approvals per person. This should provide buyers with ample choice, although development activity has moderated in recent periods.

The area's new building activity shows 97.0% standalone homes and 3.0% attached dwellings, preserving its low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 217 people per dwelling approval, Trinity Beach - Smithfield indicates a developing market. Future projections show the area adding 6,193 residents by 2041. Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, but buyers may encounter growing competition as population increases.

Trinity Beach - Smithfield has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified 19 potential impact projects. Notable ones are Half Moon Bay Residential Development, Woolworths Shopping Centre Trinity Beach, Half Moon Bay Estate, and Trinity Beach Shopping Centre.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Trinity Beach - Smithfield performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Trinity Beach - Smithfield has an unemployment rate of 1.7% as of June 2025, with 10,750 residents employed. The local unemployment rate is 2.2% lower than the Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Trinity Beach - Smithfield is 66.9%, higher than the Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Major employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade. Agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 1.0% of local workers, below the Rest of Qld's 4.5%.

Between Jun-24 and Jun-25, labour force decreased by 1.5%, employment by 1.8%, leading to a rise in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, the Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.8% and labour force expand by 2.0%. As of Sep-25, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Nationally, unemployment was 4.5% with employment growth at 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Trinity Beach - Smithfield's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2022 shows median income in Trinity Beach - Smithfield was $53,416, average income was $64,789. This is comparable to Rest of Qld's median income of $50,780 and average income of $64,844. Based on a 11.71% increase since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of March 2025 would be approximately $59,671 (median) and $72,376 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Trinity Beach - Smithfield's incomes cluster around the 57th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows 36.5% of individuals earning between $1,500 and $2,999, consistent with metropolitan trends at 31.7%. Housing costs consume 17.0% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 53rd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking is in the 6th decile.

Trinity Beach - Smithfield is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Trinity Beach - Smithfield, as per the latest Census evaluation, 82.7% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 17.3% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments and other types. This is similar to Non-Metro Qld's dwelling structure, which is 80.8% houses and 19.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Trinity Beach - Smithfield stood at 25.4%, with mortgaged properties at 42.0% and rented ones at 32.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, aligning with Non-Metro Qld's average, while the median weekly rent was $420, slightly higher than Non-Metro Qld's $390. Nationally, Trinity Beach - Smithfield's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,733 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were higher at $420 versus the national figure of $375.

Trinity Beach - Smithfield features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 74.4% of all households, including 30.7% couples with children, 30.4% couples without children, and 12.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 25.6%, with lone person households at 20.9% and group households at 4.7%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

The educational profile of Trinity Beach - Smithfield exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 25.7% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 17.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are held by 40.9% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.9% and certificates at 28.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 10.8% in primary, 8.4% in secondary, and 7.2% pursuing tertiary education. The four schools in Trinity Beach - Smithfield have a combined enrollment of 3,110 students. These schools offer balanced educational opportunities, typical of Australian standards (ICSEA: 1018). Educational provision is split between two primary and two secondary institutions.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The public transport analysis indicates that there are 52 active transport stops operating within Trinity Beach - Smithfield. These stops offer a mix of bus services. They are serviced by 9 individual routes, collectively providing 1,564 weekly passenger trips.

The transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 329 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 223 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 30 weekly trips per individual stop.

Trinity Beach - Smithfield's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Trinity Beach-Smithfield with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 52% of the total population (~10,207 people), leading that of the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 7.6% and 6.8% of residents respectively. A total of 74.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 73.1% across Rest of Qld. The area has 14.8% of residents aged 65 and over (2,908 people), which is lower than the 16.7% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Trinity Beach - Smithfield was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Trinity Beach - Smithfield had a higher cultural diversity compared to most local areas, with 14.2% of its population speaking languages other than English at home and 28.0% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Trinity Beach - Smithfield, accounting for 42.7% of its population. Judaism was slightly overrepresented, comprising 0.2% compared to the regional average of 0.2%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (28.1%), Australian (23.1%), and Other (10.8%). Notably, New Zealanders were proportionally more represented at 1.0%, French at 0.7%, and Welsh at 0.7% compared to regional averages of 0.9%, 0.7%, and 0.6% respectively.

Trinity Beach - Smithfield's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Trinity Beach - Smithfield is 38 years, slightly below Rest of Qld's average of 41 but in line with Australia's 38 years. The 35-44 age group makes up 15.2%, higher than Rest of Qld, while the 75-84 cohort stands at 4.3%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 35 to 44 age group grew from 14.4% to 15.2%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 group declined from 14.1% to 12.6%, and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 13.8% to 12.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Trinity Beach - Smithfield, with the 25 to 34 group expected to grow by 49% (1,371 people), reaching 4,158 from 2,786. In contrast, the 15 to 24 cohort shows minimal growth of just 7% (177 people).