Mermaid Waters

QLD 4218 • Rest of QLD

13,088
Population (2021)
$42,432
Median Income
7.07 kmΒ²
Area
5m
Elevation
Canal LivingWaterway AccessBeach ProximityPremium

About Mermaid Waters

Mermaid Waters is a canal suburb of 13,100 residents behind Mermaid Beach, 8 kilometres south of Surfers Paradise. The extensive canal network provides waterway access to the Broadwater, while the beach is minutes away. Pacific Fair shopping centre is nearby.

Water defines life hereβ€”canal homes, boats, and waterway lifestyle create genuine appeal. The community includes families and retirees enjoying the combination of water access and beach proximity. Mermaid Waters attracts those seeking Gold Coast waterway living with beach access.

Mermaid Waters falls under postcode 4218 and is governed by Gold Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mermaid Beach electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
4218
Urban Area
Gold Coast
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.05Β°, 153.42Β°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
7.07 kmΒ²
Elevation
5m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Gold Coast Super Centre, Cnr Bermuda And Makeri Streets Mermaid Waters 4218 QLD

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$450
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
40 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
12,045
Census 2021
13,088
8.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,684
Income 2021
$42,432
22.3% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,716
Born Overseas 3,726

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 763
  • 2. England 621
  • 3. China 238
  • 4. Brazil 204
  • 5. Japan 121
  • 6. South Africa 109
  • 7. Italy 95
  • 8. Philippines 83
  • 9. Scotland 80
  • 10. Taiwan 73
  • 11. United States 67
  • 12. Thailand 59
  • 13. Germany 55
  • 14. India 54
  • 15. Hong Kong 49

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,128
Australian 3,963
Irish 1,481
Scottish 1,318
Italian 642
German 575
Chinese 571
New Zealander 239
Dutch 211
Greek 183

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,973
Both parents born in Australia
4,544
Both parents born overseas
1,958
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.0%
No Religion
43.9%
Buddhism
1.8%
Islam
0.4%
Judaism
0.4%
Hinduism
0.3%
Sikhism
0.2%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
705 (5.4%)
5-14 years
1,563 (11.9%)
15-19 years
710 (5.4%)
20-24 years
694 (5.3%)
25-34 years
1,797 (13.7%)
35-44 years
1,859 (14.2%)
45-54 years
1,801 (13.8%)
55-64 years
1,472 (11.2%)
65-74 years
1,395 (10.7%)
75-84 years
806 (6.2%)
85+ years
288 (2.2%)

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