Mermaid Waters
QLD 4218 · Gold Coast
13,088 (2021) → 14,238 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mermaid Waters is a suburb in Gold Coast, QLD 4218, about 75km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Mermaid Waters are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 62/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Mermaid Waters has an overall score of 76/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 83/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: New Zealand (5.83%), England (4.74%), China (1.82%), Brazil (1.56%), Japan (0.92%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.23%), Portuguese (1.69%), Japan (1.28%), Spanish (1.21%), Cantonese (1%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for QLD. Median weekly rents:
Source: RTA Queensland · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Gold Coast local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1056 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Miami State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1061
- Merrimac State High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1018
Nearby (within 10km)
- Broadbeach State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1075
- Miami State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1034
- St Vincent's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1097
- Robina State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1054
- Caningeraba State SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1034
- Surfers Paradise State SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1033
- Varsity CollegeCombined · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1065
- Merrimac State SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1022
- Arcadia CollegeSecondary · Independent · 4.7kmICSEA 994
- Burleigh Heads State SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 1048
- Australian Industry Trade CollegeSecondary · Independent · 5kmICSEA 1036
- Robina State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 1025
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
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Frequently asked questions about Mermaid Waters
Is Mermaid Waters safe?
Mermaid Waters has a residential safety score of 83/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,113 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Mermaid Waters from Brisbane CBD?
Mermaid Waters is about 75.4 km from Brisbane CBD.
What schools are in Mermaid Waters?
Mermaid Waters has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1040 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mermaid Waters?
Mermaid Waters has a transport score of 62/100 and 50 bus stops.