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Mermaid Beach, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Mermaid Beach is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 7,410. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,410 Population 12/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
31.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$34,510 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$34,510 median income, 3.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$259,200 home value, $1,296/mo rent

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About Mermaid Beach

Mermaid Beach

Mermaid Beach is a coastal suburb of the City of Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Mermaid Beach had a population of 7,329 people.

People

Population7,410
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density12/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$34,510
Per Capita$34,510
Unemployment3.6%

Housing

C
Home Value$259,200
Rent$1,296
Ownership52.2%
Housing Units2,964

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain31.4 in/yr
Sunny Days344/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population7,410
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-28.0441°, 153.4347°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation31.4 inches (797 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$34,510
Median Age35.0 years

About Mermaid Beach

Mermaid Beach is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 7,410. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Mermaid Beach has a population of 7,410 with a density of 12 people per square mile, spread across 604.6 square miles. The median age is 35.0 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,410
Total Population
12
People / sq mi
35.0yrs
Median Age
10% below Australia avg
604.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mermaid Beach vs Australia Average

The median household income in Mermaid Beach is $34,510, which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,510 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $664, 54% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 704 business establishments.

Income: Mermaid Beach vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$34,510
54% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$34,510
Avg Weekly Wage$664

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)704

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mermaid Beach is $259,200, 8% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,296 (11% above the national average of $1,163). 52.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,964 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$259,200
8% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,296
11% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership52.2%
Owner-Occupied52.2%
Renter-Occupied47.8%
Housing Units2,964

Property Tax

Climate in Mermaid Beach

Mermaid Beach has an average annual temperature of 21.4°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.4°C), the coldest is Jul (16.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1285 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.4°C / 78°F 21.8° / 28.9° 120.8
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 21.9° / 28.9° 202.5
Mar 24.6°C / 76°F 20.9° / 28.3° 151.2
Apr 22.4°C / 72°F 18.4° / 26.4° 127.3
May 19.4°C / 67°F 15.1° / 23.7° 105.8
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 13.2° / 21.6° 79.7
Jul 16.7°C / 62°F 11.7° / 21.7° 58.8
Aug 17.3°C / 63°F 12.3° / 22.3° 55.3
Sep 19.4°C / 67°F 14.7° / 24.1° 44.9
Oct 21.4°C / 71°F 16.8° / 25.9° 85.5
Nov 23.2°C / 74°F 19° / 27.3° 98.7
Dec 24.4°C / 76°F 20.7° / 28.1° 154.8
Mermaid Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area604.6 sq mi (1,566.0 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-28.0441°N, 153.4347°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.4"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 8.27"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.85"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 7.6 in
February 76°F (24°C) 8.3 in Warmest, Wettest
March 74°F (23°C) 7.6 in
April 70°F (21°C) 6.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 6.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in
August 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in Coldest
September 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in Driest
October 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
November 71°F (22°C) 4.8 in
December 74°F (24°C) 6.4 in

Mermaid Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 60°F in August to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 61.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.3") and September the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Mermaid Beach

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Vision Christian Radio (MP3) christian music, conversation MP3 128 kbps
Bay 93.9 MP3 128 kbps
rebel fm AAC 64 kbps
Vision180 christian music AAC+ 128 kbps
Vision Christian Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Mermaid Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gold Coast Motor Museum
Gold Coast War Museum
Gold Coast Wax Museum
Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Minjungbal Resource Museum
Mudgeeraba Light Horse Museum
Seafaring Museum
Surf World
Tweed Regional Museum

Libraries in Mermaid Beach

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Broadbeach Library0.0
Burleigh Heads Branch Library0.0
Burleigh Waters Branch Library0.0
Coolangatta Branch Library0.0
Elanora Branch Library0.0
Helensvale Branch Library0.0
Helensvale Library0.0
Kingscliff Library0.0
Law Library0.0
Law Library0.0
Library Admin & Office of Research Services0.0
Library Admin & Office of Research Services0.0
Main Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Multimedia Learning Centre0.0
Multimedia Learning Centre0.0
Nerang Branch Library0.0
Palm Beach Library0.0
Robina Library0.0
Runaway Bay Library0.0
Southport Branch Library0.0
Southport Branch Library0.0
Southport Branch Library0.0
Tamborine Mountain Library0.0
Tweed Heads Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mermaid Beach

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Broadbeach Art & Craft Beachfront Market
Broadbeach Art & Craft Beachfront Market
Burleigh Heads Art & Craft Beachfront Market
Burleigh Heads Art & Craft Beachfront Market
Carrara Markets
Cooloongatta Art & Craft Beachfront Market
Currumbin Community Markets
Farmers Market
Farmers Market
Fruit Shop
Fruit Shop
Kingscliff Market
Miami Marketta
Palm Beach Farmers' Market
The 4217
The 4217
The Village Markets
The Village Markets

Restaurants in Mermaid Beach

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bonita Bonita
Cantina
Italian Kitchen Co.
Itoshin Japanese Restaurant
Kolapasi Indian Canteen
Little Truffle
Muso Ramen Noodle and Gyoza Bar
Temple Of Spices Indian + Vegan Restaurant
The Glenelg Public House
The North Room
Tian Ran Vegetarian Restaurant

Cafes in Mermaid Beach

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

All-Time Coffee Co.
Cafe on Hedges
Door 50
Le Café Gourmand
Little Mermaid
Ocean 4218 Cafe
Rafiki

Clinics in Mermaid Beach

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Diamond Bridge Clinic
Mermaid Beach Medical Centre
Mermaid Central Medical Clinic
Optimal Health Clinic

Dentists in Mermaid Beach

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coastal Dental Care
Dr Ray Stewart Dental Surgeon
Maven Dental
Mermaid Smiles

Gyms in Mermaid Beach

4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ATÓRA Training
Australian School of Meditation & Yoga
Ritual Yoga & Pilates
S30 Mermaid Beach

Breweries in Mermaid Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Black Hops II
Black Hops II
Fortitude Brewing
Hound & Stag Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Mermaid Beach

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Airports Near Mermaid Beach

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
Gold Coast AirportOOLLarge Airport
RAAF Base AmberleyMedium Airport
Brisbane Archerfield AirportSmall Airport
Dunwich AirportSRRSmall Airport
Heck Field AirportSmall Airport
Kooralbyn AirportSmall Airport
Kooringal AirstripSmall Airport
Logan Reserve AirportSmall Airport
Murwillumbah AirportSmall Airport
Nobbys Creek private StripSmall Airport
Southport AirportSHQSmall Airport
Tabragalba Homestead private stripSmall Airport
Tyagarah AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Mermaid Beach

40 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Australian Skin Cancer Clinics
Australian Skin Cancer Clinics
Benowa Family Medical Centre
Brickworks Medical Clinic
Broadbeach Waters Medical Centre
Bundall Medical Centre
Chirn Park Family Practice
Chistine Cnr Medical Centre
Christine Avenue Medical Centre
Diamond Bridge Clinic
Eastbrooke Family Clinic
Eastbrooke Family Medical Centre
Evendale Practice
Gold Coast Dermatology Clinic
Gold Coast Medical Precinct - Varsity Lakes
Gold Coast Office Park
Gold Coast Skin Cancer Clinic and Surgicentre
Leading Steps Paediatric Clinic
Mana Healthcare
Medical On Miami
Mermaid Central Medical Clinic
Mermaid Plaza Medical and Cosmetics
Merridown Family Surgery
Miami Family Medical Centre
Miami Village Medical Practice
My Doctors Clinic Surfers Paradise
My Green Medical
Myhealth Medical Centre Benowa
Optimal Health Chiropractic
Optimal Health Clinic
Portia Millar
Primary Medical Centre
Robina Bulk Billing Medical Centre
Robina Family Medical
Robina Lakes Medical Centre
Robina Village Medical Centre
Southport Day Hospital
The Cardiac Center
Vitality Unleashed Psychology
Worongary Medical Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mermaid Beach

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Stella Marvis Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mermaid Beach

What is the population of Mermaid Beach?

Mermaid Beach has a population of 7,410 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 604.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mermaid Beach expensive to live in?

The median household income is $34,510, 54% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $259,200 (8% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,296 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mermaid Beach?

Mermaid Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.4 inches.

How is the job market in Mermaid Beach?

Mermaid Beach has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $664. There are 704 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mermaid Beach?

The median home value in Mermaid Beach is $259,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,296. The homeownership rate is 52.2%.

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