Gold Coast City Council

Mermaid Beach

QLD4218

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

Median House PriceSource: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026

$401,000

Median Unit PriceSource: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026

$326,160

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

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 2026

5.84%

Based on $401,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026

13.55%

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 2026

51%

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.

Offence Summary

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

Offences Against Property8,289 (16.8%)
Other Offences7,241 (14.6%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)4,762 (9.6%)
Drug Offences2,934 (5.9%)
Other Stealing2,457 (5.0%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

100

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

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

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Miami State School

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Merrimac State High School

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© 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

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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.

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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