Merrimac
City in Queensland, Australia
Overview
Merrimac is a tranquil suburb in Queensland's Gold Coast region, renowned for its leafy streets, family-friendly atmosphere, and community spirit. With easy access to central Gold Coast attractions and natural beauty, it appeals to both locals and visitors seeking a relaxed pace of life. While not a major tourist hub, it's an ideal base for exploring the wider region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
7,212
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-28.05°, 153.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$3,545
Local Cost
$2,160
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
92
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
183 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
14
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
13.0
Airport
SHQ
Distance
14 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 70 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 78/100.