QLD4218· Pop. 7,329Gold Coast

MERMAID BEACH

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$960,000

Verified research · 2026

Rent yield

Real

5.1%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

7.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.8%

modelled estimate

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MERMAID BEACH shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from Verified research · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$945/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+6.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.40%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

68 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

4.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Verified research · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

MERMAID BEACH is a metropolitan QLD suburb with strong capital growth momentum and high rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro QLD suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Strong rental yield of 5.1%
High annual growth of 7.7% — outperforming state average
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,751/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

35.9%

61.1% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.6%

Population growth

+4.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

55%

28% apartments

Degree qualified

39.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

13.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

390 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

16.4%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

74.0 km

Regional

Days on market

38 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

57.2%

Balanced market

Walkability

25 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

6.7 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,012/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 4218

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Broadbeach State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1082(79%)

1,204 students16:1 student–teacher49% girls32% top SEA quarter

Miami State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1053(69%)

835 students14:1 student–teacher46% girls19% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Merrimac State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1029(59%)

930 students12:1 student–teacher49% girls13% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime

37/ 100

18.8 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Above average

1055ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

94/ 100

🚆 3 train🚌 39 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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