Mermaid Waters vs Miami
The verdict
Mermaid Waters rates higher for transport (62 vs 50). Miami is closer to the coast (900 m vs 2.0 km).
Scores
Mermaid WatersMiami
| Mermaid Waters | Miami | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 72 |
| Transport | 62 | 50 |
| Education | 64 | 66 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mermaid Waters | Miami | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,088 | 7,445 |
| Median age | 40 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,766 | $1,831 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.3% | 39.7% |
| Born in Australia | 66.6% | 71.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.2 |
Growth: Mermaid Waters — · Miami —
Property
| Mermaid Waters | Miami | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,300 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Mermaid Waters | Miami | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 611 | 618 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 374 | 376 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,598 | 8,598 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mermaid Waters | Miami | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,041 | 1,032 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mermaid Waters · Miami
Transport
| Mermaid Waters | Miami | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 50 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 50 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 198 | 204 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 3.6 km |
Liveability
| Mermaid Waters | Miami | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.4°C | 28.4°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,340 | 1,340 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 24 |
| Parks | 65 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 88 | 84 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 900 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 75.4 km | 77.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.8 km | 890 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.0 km | 5.9 km |
Population & growth
| Mermaid Waters | Miami | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,088 | 7,445 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,238 | 8,428 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.13% | 3.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mermaid Waters or Miami?
Mermaid Waters has the higher residential safety score (Mermaid Waters 83/100 vs Miami 82/100).
Which has better schools, Mermaid Waters or Miami?
Mermaid Waters has a higher average school ICSEA (Mermaid Waters 1041 vs Miami 1032; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mermaid Waters or Miami?
Mermaid Waters has the higher transport score (Mermaid Waters 62/100 vs Miami 50/100).
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