Gold Coast City Council
Mermaid Beach
Mermaid Beach at a glance
Median house
$401,000
Median unit
$326,160
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
7,329
Median age 35
About
Welcome to Mermaid Beach.
Mermaid Beach is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$401,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $326,160.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$850/wk
Owner occupied
51%
Renter occupied
47%
At a deeper level
$401,000
$326,160
7,329
Median age: 35
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 20265.84%
Based on $401,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 202613.55%
Based on $326,160 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202651%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
7,329
Median age
35
Family households
58%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Gold Coast City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
49,436
total offences in 2026 across the Gold Coast City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mermaid Beach.
Local schools for Mermaid Beach
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Broadbeach State School
Miami State School
Merrimac State High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Mermaid Beach.
- What is the median house price in Mermaid Beach?
- The median house price in Mermaid Beach, QLD 4218 is $401,000. The median unit price is $326,160. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Mermaid Beach postcode?
- Mermaid Beach is in the 4218 postcode, in QLD, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mermaid Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $850.
- What schools are in Mermaid Beach?
- There are 20 schools serving Mermaid Beach on this page, including Broadbeach State School, Miami State School, Merrimac State High School.
- How walkable is Mermaid Beach?
- Mermaid Beach has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mermaid Beach?
- Mermaid Beach is close to Nobby Beach, Pacific Fair, Broadbeach, Mermaid Waters, Rialto.
- What is the population of Mermaid Beach?
- Mermaid Beach has approximately 7,329 residents. The median age is 35.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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