Mermaid Waters

City in Queensland, Australia

Overview

Mermaid Waters is a tranquil, family-friendly suburb on the Gold Coast, renowned for its picturesque canals and proximity to major shopping, dining, and beaches. The area boasts relaxed neighborhood vibes, lush parks, and easy access to both lively nightlife and natural retreats.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
13,088
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-28.05°, 153.43°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
87
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,765
Local Cost
$2,310
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
95
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
105 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
112
Coworking
0
Cafes
19
Nightlife
6
Parks
87
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
319.0
Airport
OOL
Distance
15 km

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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 42 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 81/100.