Mermaid Waters vs Robina
The verdict
Robina rates higher for transport (88 vs 62). Mermaid Waters is closer to the coast (2.0 km vs 5.0 km).
Scores
Mermaid WatersRobina
| Mermaid Waters | Robina | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 85 |
| Transport | 62 | 88 |
| Education | 64 | 65 |
| 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 | Robina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,088 | 25,659 |
| Median age | 40 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,766 | $1,758 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.3% | 39.8% |
| Born in Australia | 66.6% | 62.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Mermaid Waters — · Robina —
Property
| Mermaid Waters | Robina | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $950 |
| 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 | Robina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 611 | 612 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 374 | 374 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,113 | 6,113 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mermaid Waters | Robina | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 5 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,040 | 1,027 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mermaid Waters · Robina
Transport
| Mermaid Waters | Robina | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 50 | 85 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Mermaid Waters | Robina | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 28 |
| Parks | 65 | 118 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 15 |
| Swimming pools | 88 | 16 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 5.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 75.4 km | 76.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.8 km | 5.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.0 km | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| Mermaid Waters | Robina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,088 | 25,659 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,238 | 27,996 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.13% | 2.20% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mermaid Waters or Robina?
Mermaid Waters and Robina have similar residential safety scores (83 and 83/100).
Which has better schools, Mermaid Waters or Robina?
Mermaid Waters has a higher average school ICSEA (Mermaid Waters 1040 vs Robina 1027; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mermaid Waters or Robina?
Robina has the higher transport score (Mermaid Waters 62/100 vs Robina 88/100).
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