Mermaid Waters, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Mermaid Waters, in the Gold Coast City local government area.
| Locality | Mermaid Waters |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Gold Coast City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -28.05251 |
| Longitude | 153.42193 |
| Population | 11,998 |
| Density | 1685.1 /km² |
| Area | 7.1 km² |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Postcode | 4218 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 76 km south-southeast |
Mermaid Waters is a locality in the Gold Coast City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of 11,998. The locality covers an area of 7.1 km², giving a population density of about 1685.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 4 m above sea level. It lies approximately 76 km south-southeast of Brisbane. Mermaid Waters is located at 28.0525°S, 153.4219°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4218.
Mermaid Waters unfurls under a wide Queensland sky, a mosaic of emerald canals and manicured lawns that bleed into the broader, undulating terrain of the Gold Coast hinterland. It lies 3.6 km north-east of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 56°T), and is situated 8.9 km south-south-east of Southport. Here, the air carries a faint, salty tang from the nearby Pacific, a subtle perfume mingling with the scent of frangipani and freshly mown grass. The waterways, a defining feature, snake through the suburbs like silver ribbons, reflecting the dazzling sunlight and the pastel hues of the houses that line their banks. These artificial arteries, a testament to human ingenuity, have reshaped the natural landscape, creating a unique aquatic tapestry where houseboats bob gently and the occasional pelican glides with stately grace. The distant hum of traffic from the coastal strip is a constant, yet muted, reminder of the energetic pulse that lies just beyond Mermaid Waters, a gentle counterpoint to the more placid rhythm of life within its borders.
The genesis of Mermaid Waters is inextricably linked to the post-war boom and a vision to harness the coastal fringe for residential development, transforming what was once largely undeveloped land into a thriving suburb. Its economy is now deeply entwined with the broader tourism and service industries that define the Gold Coast, with many residents finding employment in the bustling entertainment precincts and sprawling shopping centres that are a short drive away. Yet, a distinct character persists, a sense of a self-contained neighbourhood where convenience and a relaxed lifestyle are paramount. While not boasting ancient history or dramatic geological formations, Mermaid Waters possesses its own quiet narrative, one of suburban aspiration and the careful sculpting of a modern Australian way of life against a backdrop of abundant sunshine and the ever-present allure of the nearby ocean.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mermaid Waters, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Mermaid Waters, in the Gold Coast City local government area.
Detailed location data for Mermaid Waters includes the postcode (4218), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Gold Coast City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Mermaid Waters is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |