Mermaid Beach
City in Queensland, Australia
Overview
Mermaid Beach is a relaxed coastal suburb on Queensland's Gold Coast, boasting golden sands, a strong surf culture, and lively dining scenes. Popular among families, couples, and surfers, it's known for its picturesque beachfront and laid-back community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
7,329
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-28.04°, 153.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$3,615
Local Cost
$2,320
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
98
English
100
Temperature
20.3°C
Summer Avg
24.6°C
Winter Avg
15.2°C
Record High
41.8°C
Record Low
2.6°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
1144 mm
Internet Speed
138 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
100
Coworking
0
Cafes
26
Nightlife
10
Parks
64
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
331.0
Airport
SHQ
Distance
15 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 53 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.