Trinity Residential College, UWA

What Trinity Residential College, UWA does

Trinity Residential College is a not-for-profit residential college located on the University of Western Australia campus at 230 Hampden Road, Crawley, Perth. Affiliated with the Uniting Church Western Australia and operating on Whadjuk Boodja land, the college accommodates over 420 tertiary education students across eight accommodation wings. It employs 34 staff, including a Head of College/CEO, Deputy Head, Directors of Finance & Administration and Marketing & Community Relations, and functional managers covering property, HR, admissions, catering, academic programs, and counselling. The college serves domestic and international students primarily from UWA, but also accepts applicants from Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University, University of Notre Dame, TAFE, and exchange/study abroad students.

The college's core product is an all-inclusive residential experience with two room tiers (Standard Rooms at $555/week and Premium Rooms at $640/week for 2026), covering 21 meals per week, utilities, Wi-Fi, weekly cleaning, parking, and gym access. Forward-fees include a $500 non-refundable confirmation fee, $1,400 non-refundable contract fee, and $500 refundable security deposit. Complementing the accommodation business, Trinity operates "Trinity on Hampden," a six-room conference and event venue (rooms ranging from 16 to 100 delegates) offering day delegate packages ($58-$68 per person) and room hire ($230-$525 per room). During the November-to-February summer break, the college markets short-term group accommodation to schools and sports teams at $130 per person per night. The college is governed by a Board chaired by Penny Knight (appointed late 2024) and led by CEO/Head of College Ian Smith (appointed January 2026).

Revenue is generated through four streams: recurring weekly accommodation fees, short-term group room nights, conference and event hire, and donations/alumni giving. Applications are processed predominantly through the UWA Central Applications Portal (CAP), supplemented by direct applications from other Perth tertiary institutions. Marketing channels include the college website, YouTube, campus tours, alumni referrals, and direct corporate enquiry handling for events. The college positions itself as the most affordable residential college on Perth's College Row, supported by named scholarships (Jake East, Alumni Legacy, Thrive Award) and a $300 Trin-family discount. A $2 million renovation of the Merriny Mia Dining Hall was completed in February 2025. Technology is limited to the StarRez housing management system for resident portal and booking management; no proprietary technology or AI capabilities are indicated.

Name

Trinity Residential College, UWA

Legal name

Trinity Residential College

Website

https://trc.uwa.edu.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Trinity Residential College is a not-for-profit Uniting Church-affiliated residential college on the UWA campus in Perth, housing 420+ tertiary students in all-inclusive Standard and Premium rooms, with ancillary conferencing and summer group accommodation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Accommodation Services

NAICS

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (72131)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAMAGAA

University Dorms & Affiliated Summer Housing

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Student & Intern Short-Term Housing

SECONDARYEDAEAFAB

Off-Campus / University-Affiliated Housing Management

Education/Education Facilities & Support Services/Dormitory, Housing & Residential Life Support Services

SECONDARYTHAMAIAA

Traditional Dormitory Hostels

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Hostels & Budget Shared Accommodation

Keywords

• Student accommodation services
• Residential college living
• Conference event venues
• Catered student housing
• Tertiary education housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Crawley

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Student Accommodation Fees: Weekly rental income from residential students occupying Standard Rooms ($555/week) and Premium Rooms ($640/week) for academic year or semester-long contracts. Revenue is recurring on a weekly basis throughout the occupancy period.
2. Short-term Group Accommodation: Summer break accommodation for groups of 10+ (schools, sports teams) at $130.00 per person, per night. Includes meals, bed linen, wifi, and access to facilities.
3. Conference and Event Space Hire: Room hire and day delegate packages for corporate events, seminars, and celebrations. Room hire ranges from $230-$525 per room per day. Day delegate packages range from $58-$68 per person. Bespoke catering packages also available.
4. Donations and Alumni Giving: Financial donations from alumni and community members to support scholarships and bursaries. Named scholarships include Jake East Scholarship and Alumni Legacy Scholarship.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Trinity Residential College provides all-inclusive on-campus student accommodation for over 420 tertiary students at the University of Western Australia, featuring Standard Rooms (AUD $555/week) and Premium Rooms (AUD $640/week) with 21 meals per week, utilities, Wi-Fi, cleaning, parking, and gym access bundled in. The college also operates Trinity on Hampden, a boutique conference and event centre with six multi-functional rooms available for corporate hire and group bookings (AUD $130/person/night for short-term groups of 10+ during summer).

Product overview

Trinity Residential College offers a single integrated residential college experience centered on all-inclusive student accommodation with two room tiers (Standard and Premium), combined with comprehensive dining services (21 meals per week), conference and event facilities (Trinity on Hampden), and student support programs. The accommodation operates across eight wings with 420+ residents, while the separate conferencing arm offers six event spaces for corporate and community hire. Financial support programs including scholarships and bursaries complement the core living experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• InTrinsic: Flagship wellbeing program based on the PERMA model offering activities from baking and basketball to singing and surfing.
• Merriny Mia Dining Hall (D-Hall)
• STUMPS

Products and services

• Standard Room Accommodation
• Premium Room Accommodation
• Trinity on Hampden Conference Centre
• Short-term Group Accommodation
• All-inclusive Dining Service

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 security with CCTV and fob access control for resident safety
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Uniting Church Western AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrinity Residential College is a residential college of the Uniting Church Western Australia. The church provides governance, values alignment, and spiritual foundation for the college community.
• Kingswood College and St Columba CollegeminorOthersFormer colleges that merged or are related through alumni networks. Alumni from Trinity, Kingswood, and St Columba can stay connected through the alumni program.
• University of Western AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated on UWA campus, the college provides accommodation for UWA students. Applications are processed through the UWA Accommodation Applications Portal (CAP). College operates under university policies and procedures.
• StudyPerthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with StudyPerth organization supporting international students in Perth. Indicated by logo presence on website footer.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• St Andrews College, University of Sydney: Major Australian university residential college offering full-year catered accommodation, conferencing and event hire. Highly comparable operating model; notably, Trinity's incoming CEO Ian Smith led this college for 13 years.
• University Hall, UWA: UWA's own university-managed residential college located on College Row. Competes with Trinity for the same prospective residents via the same CAP application system, though operated by the university itself.
• St Catherine's College, UWA: Adjacent residential college on the same UWA College Row, competing directly for the same applicant pool via the same UWA Central Applications Portal. Same all-inclusive residential model and comparable price tier make it the closest direct competitor.
• St Leo's College, University of Queensland: University of Queensland residential college offering catered accommodation and community programming to tertiary students. Same all-inclusive residential college model as Trinity, with comparable student support services.
• International House, University of Melbourne: University of Melbourne residential college catering specifically to international and domestic students with cultural exchange programming. Comparable to Trinity in its emphasis on multicultural community and student support services.
• Wesley College, University of Sydney: University of Sydney residential college with all-inclusive catering and community programs targeting tertiary students. Comparable scale, mission, and mix of residential plus short-stay/conference revenue streams.
• King's College, University of Queensland: University of Queensland residential college with catered accommodation, conferencing, and event facilities. Comparable operating model, scale, and diversified revenue from residential plus short-stay/event segments.
• St George's College, UWA: Another UWA-affiliated residential college on College Row offering full-year catered accommodation to tertiary students. Direct competitor on pricing, amenities, and application ranking within the same UWA portal.
• St John's College, University of Sydney: Historic University of Sydney residential college with academic, wellbeing, and community programs for resident students. Comparable institutional model and revenue structure to Trinity Residential College.
• University College, University of Melbourne: University of Melbourne residential college offering catered accommodation, academic support, and community programs to tertiary students. Same residential college model and comparable scale (~350-500 residents).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@trinityresidentialcollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/trinity-residential-college

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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