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Mermaid Waters QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Mermaid Waters, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Mermaid Waters QLD is 13,088 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mermaid Waters is $816 per week ($42,432 per year). Median rent in Mermaid Waters is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Mermaid Waters has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Mermaid Waters has a population density of 1850.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mermaid Waters is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mermaid Waters is $2,167.

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Mermaid Waters Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mermaid Waters Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$816/wk

$42,432 per year

#3318 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$450/wk

$1,950 per month

#1049 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Mermaid Waters Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (6,328) Female 51.7% (6,764)

Population Density

1850.9

people per km²

13,088 people · 7.1 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,127

Family income/wk

Mermaid Waters Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Mermaid Waters Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.3% 1,712 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

49.7% 1,691 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Mermaid Waters Country of Birth

Australia

86.8%

England

6.4%

Brazil

2.1%

China

2.0%

India

0.5%

Hong Kong

0.5%

Germany

0.5%

Greece

0.4%

Canada

0.4%

France

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Mermaid Waters Religion

No Religion

46.7%

Catholic

24.2%

Anglican

13.0%

Not stated

7.1%

Uniting Church

2.8%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Buddhism

1.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mermaid Waters Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

70.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Mermaid Waters Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

20.7%

Portuguese

18.5%

Other

12.8%

Spanish

12.1%

Cantonese

10.7%

Japan

10.7%

Italian

9.6%

French

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Mermaid Waters Employment

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Employed full-time

36.4% 3,459 people

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Employed part-time

24.7% 2,349 people

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Unemployed

3.2% 307 people

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Not in labour force

35.7% 3,395 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Mermaid Waters Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

32.1%

Certificate III/IV

31.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.4%

Postgraduate Degree

10.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.3%

Certificate I/II

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Mermaid Waters Occupation

Professionals

30.2%

Managers

16.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.0%

Community & Personal Service

11.9%

Clerical & Administrative

11.2%

Sales Workers

7.4%

Labourers

5.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Mermaid Waters Field of Study

Management & Commerce

26.3%

Health

14.1%

Society & Culture

12.6%

Engineering

11.6%

Architecture & Building

8.9%

Education

8.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.0%

Creative Arts

4.7%

Information Technology

2.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.0%

Agriculture & Environment

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Mermaid Waters Dwelling Types

Separate house

65.0%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

28.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mermaid Waters Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.8%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

0.9%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

5.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

6.4%

$800-$999/wk

6.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.9%

$4,000+/wk

14.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mermaid Waters Marital Status

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Married

43.7% 4,722

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Separated

3.0% 324

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Divorced

10.8% 1,169

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Widowed

5.4% 580

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Never married

37.2% 4,022

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mermaid Waters Ancestry

English

31.9%

Australian

24.7%

Other

9.8%

Irish

9.2%

Scottish

8.2%

Italian

4.0%

German

3.6%

Chinese

3.6%

New Zealander

1.5%

Dutch

1.3%

Greek

1.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mermaid Waters School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

24.2%

Secondary — Government

18.1%

Vocational Education

13.6%

Pre-school

11.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

9.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.7%

Primary — Catholic

8.1%

Secondary — Catholic

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Mermaid Waters Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.7% 1,170

✅

No need for assistance

95.3% 23,687

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Mermaid Waters Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

12.3% 1,262

—

Not a volunteer

87.7% 8,969

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mermaid Waters Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.1%

$300-$449/mo

2.3%

$450-$599/mo

1.1%

$600-$799/mo

2.3%

$800-$999/mo

3.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

14.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mermaid Waters How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.3%

Did not go to work

14.2%

Car (passenger)

5.0%

Walked only

2.2%

Bicycle

1.3%

Bus

1.0%

Other

0.8%

Truck

0.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Train

0.4%

Tram/Light Rail

0.4%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Mermaid Waters Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.1%

1 vehicle

35.6%

2 vehicles

40.1%

3 vehicles

12.8%

4+ vehicles

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Mermaid Waters Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.7%

2 bedrooms

26.8%

3 bedrooms

31.8%

4 bedrooms

29.9%

5 bedrooms

7.5%

6+ bedrooms

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Mermaid Waters Population Mobility

18.0%

moved in the last year

48.0%

moved in the last 5 years

4.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mermaid Waters Indigenous Population

1.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

348

Indigenous residents

24,731

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mermaid Waters Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

885

Arthritis

380

Asthma

359

Heart disease

273

Diabetes

228

Lung condition

204

Cancer

195

Stroke

126

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Mermaid Waters Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.2%

$1-$149/wk

4.5%

$150-$299/wk

4.7%

$300-$399/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

3.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

11.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.4%

$3,500+/wk

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mermaid Waters Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.8%

Couple — no children

29.2%

Couple — no children under 15

15.5%

One parent — children under 15

7.4%

One parent — no children under 15

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mermaid Waters Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 10

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.0% 5

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Previously served

2.2% 226

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Never served

97.7% 10,034

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mermaid Waters Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.0% 1,125

—

Did not provide

89.0% 9,065

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mermaid Waters Children Ever Born

No children

36.7%

1 child

13.8%

2 children

30.5%

3 children

14.0%

4 children

4.2%

5+ children

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Mermaid Waters When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

163

1961–1970

286

1971–1980

313

1981–1990

499

1991–2000

501

2001–2010

736

2011–2015

444

2016

103

2017

148

2018

140

2019

162

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Mermaid Waters Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.5%

5–14 hours

29.2%

15–29 hours

12.7%

30+ hours

8.1%

Did not do domestic work

26.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Mermaid Waters Household Size

1 person

24.2%

2 persons

35.9%

3 persons

15.3%

4 persons

16.6%

5 persons

5.8%

6+ persons

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mermaid Waters Where Residents Moved From

Same address

10,108

Moved from QLD

1,367

Moved — same area (SA2)

262

Moved from NSW

216

Moved from VIC

141

Moved from overseas

135

Moved from SA

Moved from WA

Moved from ACT

Moved from TAS

Moved from NT

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Mermaid Waters Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

89.0%

Step family — no other children

7.5%

Blended family — no other children

2.4%

Other couple — children only

0.5%

Intact family — other children present

0.3%

Step family — other children present

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mermaid Waters Schools

schools nearby

government

1057

avg ICSEA score

6,003

total students

St Vincent's Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 794 students

1091

ICSEA

Broadbeach State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 1,204 students

1082

ICSEA

Robina State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 698 students

1055

ICSEA

Miami State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 835 students

1053

ICSEA

Miami State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,542 students

1032

ICSEA

Merrimac State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 930 students

1029

ICSEA

Arcadia College - Varsity Lakes Temporary Facility Independent

Secondary

Mastery Schools Australia - Varsity Lakes Secondary Temporary Facility Independent

Secondary

Mastery Schools Australia - Varsity Lakes Campus Independent

Combined

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Mermaid Waters Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,766/wk

Median Rent $450/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.5%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Mermaid Waters

Your weekly income

≈ $7,653/month

Median rent $450/wk

Left after rent $1,316/wk

Rent share 25.5%

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Income: $803/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $180/wk

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Mermaid Waters vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

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Pop: 6,570 Income: $698/wk Rent: $450/wk

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Pop: 6,576 Income: $722/wk Rent: $430/wk

Bellmere

Pop: 6,588 Income: $691/wk Rent: $360/wk

Sinnamon Park

Pop: 6,590 Income: $902/wk Rent: $460/wk

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Pop: 6,593 Income: $945/wk Rent: $410/wk

Trinity Beach

Pop: 6,594 Income: $871/wk Rent: $380/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mermaid Waters

What is the population of Mermaid Waters QLD?

The population of Mermaid Waters QLD is 13,088 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1850.9 people per km².Mermaid Waters is ranked #369 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mermaid Waters?

The median personal income in Mermaid Waters QLD is $816 per week, or $42,432 per year.The median household income is $1,766 per week.Family income is $2,127 per week.Mermaid Waters is ranked #3,318 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mermaid Waters?

Median rent in Mermaid Waters QLD is $450 per week ($1,950 per month).Rent represents 25.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.Mermaid Waters ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mermaid Waters?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mermaid Waters QLD is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mermaid Waters?

The median age in Mermaid Waters QLD is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mermaid Waters a good suburb to live in?

Mermaid Waters is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 13,088.The median income is $816/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31812. All dollar figures in AUD.