Suburb · QLD
Mermaid Waters, QLD
Postcode, council area and 2021 Census facts for Mermaid Waters, Queensland, from government sources. What the planning rules allow on a particular block is in the report.
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Mermaid Waters at a glance
| State | Queensland |
|---|---|
| Postcode | 4218 |
| Local government area | Gold Coast City |
| ABS suburb code (SAL 2021) | 31812 |
Mermaid Waters in the 2021 Census
| Population | 13,088 |
|---|---|
| Median age | 40 years |
| Median weekly household income | $1,766 |
| Median weekly rent | $450 |
| Median monthly mortgage repayment | $2,167 |
| Average household size | 2.5 people |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2021
Other suburbs in Gold Coast City
- ArundelQLD 4214
- AshmoreQLD 4214
- Burleigh HeadsQLD 4220
- CarraraQLD 4211
- ElanoraQLD 4221
- HelensvaleQLD 4212
Related guides
Sources
- Suburb and postcode boundaries: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS) Edition 3, 2021, CC BY 4.0
- Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (CC BY 4.0)
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