FairSquare/Queensland/Mermaid Beach
Suburb Dossier · QLD · 4218

Mermaid Beach

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FairSquare's model rates Mermaid Beach, Queensland 6.4 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of June 2026.

Mermaid Beach presents a high-value Gold Coast market, delivering robust 10% annual capital growth driven by persistently low supply and strong demand. Despite a 2.2% gross yield, its 1.2% vacancy rate indicates a resilient tenant demographic for premium properties, establishing it as a consistent workhorse for capital appreciation. The market has started re-rating this location — 12-month growth of +10.0% puts it ahead of the broader Queensland median.

Model Verdict
Workhorse Investment
6.4OUT OF 10
Median
$3.41M
house
Gross Yield
2.2%
derived
Weekly Rent
$1450
3-bed median
12m Growth
+10.0%
trailing
Secret Sauce · Derivation

How the model valued Mermaid Beach

The median price is derived, not estimated. Every number on this page traces back to the model's proprietary yield surface — calibrated for each part of the country and resolved against distance from CBD. The price falls out of the formula.

Confidencehigh

Inputs for this suburb sit at the top of our calibration tier. The model is not guessing.

Distance
to CBD
82km
Yield
derived from model
2.2%
Median Rent
weekly, 3-bed
$1450
Median Price
(rent × 52) ÷ yield
$3.41M
Fit · Who It Suits
Investor Profiles
Growth PlayDefensive Hold
Model Tags
Momentum Building
Signals · Partial View
Market Temp
Warming
Supply Pressure
Normal
Rent Trajectory
In line
Cycle Position
Hot ·
Days On Market
Cool
Clearance Rate
Active ·
Buyer Demand
Hot
Vacancy Rate
Cool ·
Rent Growth 12m
Active
Price Volatility
Hot ·
5-Year Forecast
Cool
Risk Flags
Active ·

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What's inside
01Cover page with verdict & score
02In-30-seconds snapshot
03Score breakdown across 5 dimensions
04Big picture & liveability analysis
05Market cycle + 10-year forecast
06Rental story + yield scenarios
07Supply & demand pressure gauge
08Opportunity & risk register
093-play investor playbook
1012-24mo + 3-5yr outlook
112026 Budget impact analysis
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FAQ
01

Is Mermaid Beach a good investment in 2026?

FairSquare's model rates Mermaid Beach, Queensland 6.4 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of June 2026. Mermaid Beach presents a high-value Gold Coast market, delivering robust 10% annual capital growth driven by persistently low supply and strong demand. Despite a 2.2% gross yield, its 1.2% vacancy rate indicates a resilient tenant demographic for premium properties, establishing it as a consistent workhorse for capital appreciation.

02

What is the median house price in Mermaid Beach?

The median house price in Mermaid Beach, QLD is $3.41M. Weekly rent of $1450 against a 2.2% gross yield underpins this figure.

03

What is the rental yield in Mermaid Beach?

Mermaid Beach has a gross rental yield of 2.2%, with a median weekly rent of $1450. 12-month price growth is tracking at +10.0%.

04

Which investor profiles does Mermaid Beach suit?

Based on its market signals, Mermaid Beach aligns with: Growth Play, Defensive Hold.

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