Mermaid Waters, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mermaid WatersGold Coast, Queensland |
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Canal and homes in 2015
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 Mermaid Waters
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 13,088 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,843/km2 (4,770/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4218 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 7.1 km2 (2.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Gold Coast City | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mermaid Beach | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Moncrieff | ||||||||||||||
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Mermaid Waters is a suburb located on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. It's known for its many homes built along beautiful artificial canals and lakes. In 2021, about 13,088 people lived here.
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Exploring Mermaid Waters
Mermaid Waters is mostly a place where people live. Many houses are built right next to man-made canals and lakes. One special feature is Lake Hugh Muntz, a large freshwater lake covering 17 hectares.
You can get around Mermaid Waters using public buses. These buses connect the area to places like Broadbeach South and Robina railway station. From Robina, you can even catch a train to Brisbane.
A Look Back: History of Mermaid Waters
The name "Mermaid Waters" comes from a ship called HMS Mermaid. This ship brought an Australian surveyor named John Oxley to the area in 1823. He named the spot where he landed "Mermaid Beach". The area next to it, to the west, later became known as "Mermaid Waters".
Two important schools, Miami State School and Merrimac State High School, both opened their doors in Mermaid Waters on January 30, 1979. The Broadbeach Library, which is actually located in Mermaid Waters, opened in 2008.
Shopping Fun in Mermaid Waters
Mermaid Waters has a few places to shop. There are two smaller local shopping centres. You'll also find a medium-sized shopping centre called Q Super Centre in the western part of the suburb. If you're looking for a really big shopping experience, Pacific Fair Shopping Centre is nearby in Broadbeach Waters. It's one of the largest shopping centres on the Gold Coast!
Learning in Mermaid Waters
Mermaid Waters is home to two main schools:
Miami State School
Miami State School is a government primary school for kids from Early Childhood (like kindergarten) up to Year 6. It's located at 18-36 Oceanic Drive. In 2017, over 800 students attended this school. It also has a special education program to help students with different learning needs.
Merrimac State High School
Merrimac State High School is a government secondary school for students from Year 7 to Year 12. You can find it on Dunlop Court. In 2017, more than 1200 students were enrolled here. Like Miami State School, it also offers a special education program.
Community Spots and Activities
Mermaid Waters has several places for the community to gather and enjoy activities.
Community Halls
The Albert Waterways Community Hall is located at the northern end of the suburb. Right next to it is the Broadbeach Library. Even though it's called "Broadbeach Library," it's actually in Mermaid Waters! This area also has a customer service centre for the Gold Coast City Council. Another community hall is found on the grounds of Miami State Primary School.
Sports and Recreation
Pizzey Park Sports Complex is a big area in the southern Gold Coast where you can find many different sports and clubs. Right next to Pizzey Park is the Miami Olympic Swimming Pool, perfect for swimming and water activities.
