Merrimac at a glance
Median house
$950,500
Median unit
$700,000
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
7,212
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Merrimac.
The postcode for Merrimac is 4226 (QLD).
The median house price in Merrimac is $950,500.
Merrimac (4226) sits in the Gold Coast region of Queensland. The median house here is $950,500, above the Queensland median of around $780K.
Merrimac has roughly 7,212 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Merrimac scores 4/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Merrimac's population at 7,212, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,212
Median age
38
Family households
74%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $950,500 on a typical sale, above the Queensland median. Units come in around $700,000, roughly 26% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $190,000. Prices sit above the Queensland median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$950,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $700,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$870/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$760/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
$950,500
$700,000
7,212
Median age: 38
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.76% (median rent $870/wk against a $950,500 price tag). Units yield 5.65% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 34% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.76%
Based on $950,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.65%
Based on $700,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202663%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
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.
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.
82,921
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.
4
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Merrimac.
Local schools for Merrimac
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Merrimac State School
Robina State High School
Mudgeeraba Special 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 Merrimac.
- What is the median house price in Merrimac?
- The median house price in Merrimac, QLD 4226 is $950,500. The median unit price is $700,000.
- What is the Merrimac postcode?
- Merrimac is in the 4226 postcode, in QLD, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- Where is Merrimac?
- Merrimac is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4226, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Merrimac?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $870, for units it's $760.
- What schools are in Merrimac?
- There are 20 schools serving Merrimac on this page, including Star of the Sea School, Merrimac State School, St Michael's College.
- How walkable is Merrimac?
- Merrimac has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Merrimac?
- Merrimac is close to Robina, Clear Island Waters, Kerrydale, Robina Town Centre, Robina Dc.
- What is the population of Merrimac?
- The population of Merrimac is approximately 7,212 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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