Mermaid Waters, Australia

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

11,998 Population 20/sq mi density

13 ft Elevation 4 meters

69°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$27,581 median income, 4.4% unemployment

Affordability

1.5 / 5.0

$253,600 home value, $1,268/mo rent

Mermaid Waters, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$27,581

63% below

$27,581 per capita

Home Value

$253,600

10% below

Median Rent

$1,268/mo

9% above

Unemployment

4.4%

22% above

Avg Temperature

69°F

344 sunny days/yr

Is Mermaid Waters a Good Place to Live?

2.2 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mermaid Waters residents earn a median household income of $27,581 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,581. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,140 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mermaid Waters is $253,600 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,268/month.

Climate & Weather

Mermaid Waters has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population11,998

Median Age40.0 yrs

Density20/mi²

Foreign Born28.5%

Economy

C+

Median Income$27,581

Per Capita$27,581

Unemployment4.4%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$530

Housing

Home Value$253,600

Rent$1,268

Ownership70.4%

Housing Units4,799

Climate

Avg Temp69°F

Sunny Days344/yr

Rain31.4 in/yr

Elevation13 ft

Did You Know?

28.5% of residents are foreign-born.