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Mermaid Beach QLD 4218

7,840 addresses · 65 streets

📍 About 76 km from the Brisbane CBD (straight-line).

Living Here

Mermaid Beach is a suburb of Queensland, home to about 7,329 people, with a median age of 35. The typical household earns around $1,895 a week, with median rent near $460 a week. Most homes are apartments. About 52% of households own their home and 47% rent. Most workers drive to work. Common community backgrounds include English, Australian, Other. On the ABS socio-economic scale it sits in decile 9 of 10 nationally — a relatively advantaged area.

7,329Population
35Median age
$1,895Median income / wk
$460Median rent / wk
2.1Avg household

Over time — Census 2011 → 2021

Socio-economic Standing

😄Very advantaged · 9/10
Economic resources3/10
Education & jobs9/10

Greenery

🌳 Tree canopy: 1.6% satellite estimate · 2021

Demographics

Unemployment 3.6% · Labour-force participation 69.6%

Birds & Wildlife Nearby

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Getting Around & Local Services

Nearest train station: Broadbeach South (about 1.4 km)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the postcode for Mermaid Beach?

The postcode for Mermaid Beach, Queensland is 4218.

What is the population of Mermaid Beach?

Mermaid Beach has a population of about 7,329 people (ABS Census 2021).

What is the median age in Mermaid Beach?

The median age in Mermaid Beach is 35 years (ABS Census 2021).

What is the median weekly rent in Mermaid Beach?

Median weekly rent in Mermaid Beach is about $460 per week.

How far is Mermaid Beach from the city?

Mermaid Beach is about 76 km from the Brisbane CBD (straight-line distance).

Is Mermaid Beach a good area?

On the ABS SEIFA socio-economic scale, Mermaid Beach sits in decile 9 of 10 nationally — a relatively advantaged area.

Streets

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