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Mermaid Beach Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Mermaid Beach Compares
Mermaid Beach vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Mermaid Beach | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,895 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $460 +QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,820 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 35 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Mermaid Beach is a coastal suburb of Brisbane in Queensland, with postcode 4218. It sits about 76 km from the Brisbane CBD, within the Gold Coast local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 1.5 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Mermaid Beach has a population of 7,329 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $1,895, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 107 (1.5% of residents).
Housing in Mermaid Beach includes a median weekly rent of $460, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,820, with 3,175 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Rental properties account for 47.8% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Mermaid Beach scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Mermaid Beach is part of the Broadbeach - Burleigh statistical area in Queensland.
Mermaid Beach Details
| Postcode | 4218 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 7,329 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,895/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,021/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $460 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,820 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 1.5 km² |
| Population Density | 4795/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,175 |
| Australian Citizens | 78.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 107 (1.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -28.044 |
| Longitude | 153.437 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 76 km |
| Region (SA4) | Gold Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Broadbeach - Burleigh |
| Local Government | Gold Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Moncrieff |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 762 (10.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 914 (12.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,883 (39.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,765 (24.1%) |
| 65+ years | 1,011 (13.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 507 (6.9%) |
| Arthritis | 392 (5.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 197 (2.7%) |
| Cancer | 170 (2.3%) |
| Diabetes | 139 (1.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 85 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 49 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 162 (5.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,406 (44.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,166 (37.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 399 (12.7%) |
Suburbs Near Mermaid Beach
Same Postcode (4218)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.