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Mermaid Waters, QLD Family Guide

QLD 4218 · City of Gold Coast

Discover Mermaid Waters with your family: kids' activities, parks, schools and everyday family life.

Explore kids’ activitiesDirectory data rebuilt 28 Oct 2026
Queensland
Queensland regional photograph · Chris Olszewski / CC BY-SA 4.0

How Mermaid Waters rates for families

How we rate suburbs →

Each factor is scored 0–5 against a fixed standard (not against other suburbs), and the overall is their average. Here is what we measured and why each scored what it did.

Overall rating
2.7
Fair
2.7 out of 5

Average of the 6 factors scored so far.

  • Kids' activities5.0/5

    19 kinds within 3 km

    12 kinds or more scores 5 · 5 kinds scores 3 · none scores 0

  • School access0.9/5

    11.8% of homes within an 800 m walk of a government primary school

    70% of homes or more scores 5 · 40% of homes scores 3 · none scores 0

  • Public transport1.7/5

    33.7% of homes near a frequent stop or station

    95% of homes or more scores 5 · 60% of homes scores 3 · none scores 0

  • Parks & play1.7/5

    39.7% of homes within a 400 m walk of a park

    95% of homes or more scores 5 · 70% of homes scores 3 · none scores 0

  • GP access1.9/5

    24.8% of homes within 1 km of a GP

    75% of homes or more scores 5 · 40% of homes scores 3 · none scores 0

  • Hot days5.0/5

    1.1 days a year at 35°C or hotter

    5 days or less scores 5 · 15 days scores 3 · 40 days or more scores 0

  • Not rated yet:
  • Commute to the city (not measured yet)
  • Everyday shopping (not measured yet)
  • Flood (not rated anywhere yet)
  • Bushfire (not measured in QLD yet)

Also known, not scored: Home internet — 100% of homes on fixed-line NBN (true of almost every city suburb, so it does not tell suburbs apart).

Data sources (9)

Rated 28 October 2026 (method 0.4-draft).

Schools4within 3 kmActivities47within 5 kmUpcoming events0shown within 5 kmHomes1for sale within 5 km

Find something they love

Martial arts8 within 5 kmOther sports8 within 5 kmTennis6 within 5 kmSoccer6 within 5 kmFootball (AFL)4 within 5 km
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Swimming4 within 5 kmGymnastics & cheer3 within 5 kmArts & dance5 within 5 kmTutoring & STEM3 within 5 kmKids' activities & play2 within 5 km
Category photo credits

Photos: AroundSchools · AI-generated illustration AI-generated illustrations

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Parks, playgrounds and community places to discover nearby.

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Sports & local clubs around Mermaid Waters

Martial arts around Mermaid Waters

8 listed within 5 km of Mermaid Waters · 1 in Mermaid Waters

National Taekwondo Gold Coast

Mermaid Waters

Taekwondo
Ages 4–12*

In Mermaid Waters

LVL UP FITNESS BOX GRAPPLE STRENGTHEN

Miami

JiujitsuBoxingSelf Defence

1.4 km from central Mermaid Waters

KWF Karate

Robina

Karate

2.6 km from central Mermaid Waters

All martial arts in Mermaid Waters (1) →
See all 8 within 5 km

Other sports around Mermaid Waters

8 listed within 5 km of Mermaid Waters

Nobby's Beach SLSC

Nobby Beach

Surf

0.4 km from central Mermaid Waters

Putt Putt Mermaid Beach

Mermaid Beach

Play centreEvent EntertainmentGolf

0.4 km from central Mermaid Waters

Broadbeach SLSC

Broadbeach

Surf

2.2 km from central Mermaid Waters

Not finding it in Mermaid Waters? Listed in Broadbeach (2 · 2.2 km), Miami (3 · 3 km), Surfers Paradise (1 · 5.3 km)

See all 8 within 5 km

Tennis around Mermaid Waters

6 listed within 5 km of Mermaid Waters · 2 in Mermaid Waters

High Performance Tennis Academy

Mermaid Waters

Tennis

In Mermaid Waters

Gold Coast Seniors Tennis Club

Mermaid Waters

Tennis

In Mermaid Waters

Miami Tennis Club

Miami

Tennis

2.5 km from central Mermaid Waters

All tennis in Mermaid Waters (2) →
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Soccer around Mermaid Waters

6 listed within 5 km of Mermaid Waters

Burleigh Heads Soccer Club

Miami

Soccer

2.3 km from central Mermaid Waters

Broadbeach United Soccer Club

Broadbeach

Soccer

2.9 km from central Mermaid Waters

Burleigh Sports Club

Burleigh Waters

Soccer

3.5 km from central Mermaid Waters

Not finding it in Mermaid Waters? Listed in Broadbeach (1 · 2.2 km), Miami (2 · 3 km), Surfers Paradise (1 · 5.3 km)

See all 6 within 5 km

More sports

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More things to do around Mermaid Waters

Arts & dance around Mermaid Waters

5 listed within 5 km of Mermaid Waters

Aboriginal Desert Art Centre

Broadbeach

Art Centre

2.1 km from central Mermaid Waters

Robina Braves Baseball Club

Ben Buckler

BaseballPhotography

2.5 km from central Mermaid Waters

Lenore Robbins Dance Centre

Ben Buckler

Dancing School

2.5 km from central Mermaid Waters

Not finding it in Mermaid Waters? Listed in Broadbeach (1 · 2.2 km), Varsity Lakes (2 · 4.2 km), Surfers Paradise (1 · 5.3 km)

See all 5 within 5 km

Tutoring & STEM around Mermaid Waters

3 listed within 5 km of Mermaid Waters

Wings Tuition

Miami

TutoringEnglishMaths
Ages 5–15*

3 km from central Mermaid Waters

A Team Tuition

Varsity Lakes

TutoringPaintingMaths

4.2 km from central Mermaid Waters

Kip McGrath - Varsity Lakes

Varsity Lakes

MathsEnglish

4.2 km from central Mermaid Waters

Not finding it in Mermaid Waters? Listed in Miami (1 · 3 km), Varsity Lakes (2 · 4.2 km), Robina (1 · 5.4 km)

Schools within 3 km of Mermaid Waters

Explore school profiles, admissions and nearby activities.

4 schools within 3 km of the Mermaid Waters centre, 2 with a Mermaid Waters address.

Check official school-zone boundaries on each school profile; proximity is not eligibility. Check a specific address

Parks, playgrounds & community places

Within 3 km (pools 5 km). Features shown only where verified.

Playgrounds (verified features) (4 of 7)

  • Goding Park

    Mermaid Waters · 0.7 km

    City of Gold Coast lists Goding Park in Mermaid Waters with a playground and a shelter.

    Playground
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  • John Davidson Park

    Broadbeach Waters · 2.3 km

    City of Gold Coast lists John Davidson Park in Broadbeach Waters with a playground, picnic tables and a shelter.

    Playground

Public pools (3)

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Sports grounds (4 of 5)

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Parks (4 of 10)

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What's coming up

One-off events and programs listed within 5 km, over the next 60 days.

No upcoming events are listed near this suburb right now. Explore nearby guides or check back for new events.

Activities by age around Mermaid Waters

Ages as the provider or event states them. * Ages read from the provider's own website and re-checked every four months — not yet confirmed by them here.

At a glance

This guide brings together what AroundSchools lists for families in and around Mermaid Waters: 47 kids' activities within 5 km, 2 schools in Mermaid Waters, and parks and playgrounds.

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Your council & community

Mermaid Waters within City of Gold Coast

4 of the council area’s 274 activity providers · 26th of 59 suburbs by number of providers

City of Gold Coast guide

Libraries & community placesParks & playgroundsPools & recreationLocal events

Council-wide information and places near this suburb have different geographic scopes.

Homes with family context

Homes in and around Mermaid Waters

A summary. Each home’s page shows the schools and activities around it.

1

For sale within 5 km

For sale within 5 km of Mermaid Waters

1803/18 Enderley Avenue (1/1)

1803/18 Enderley Avenue

4.5km

Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217

$919,000

221Apartment / Unit / Flat

Recently sold within 5 km of Mermaid Waters

Homes that have sold nearby. We don’t show sale prices.

53/2342 Gold Coast Highway (1/1)
Sold
Townhouse
53/2342 Gold Coast Highway500m

Mermaid Beach, QLD 4218

3
2
2
241 Sunshine Boulevard (1/1)
Sold
House
241 Sunshine Boulevard600m

Mermaid Waters, QLD 4218

3
2
1
2/42 Alfred Street (1/1)
Sold
Townhouse
2/42 Alfred Street600m

Mermaid Beach, QLD 4218

3
2
1
31 Tamborine Street (1/1)
Sold
House
31 Tamborine Street600m

Mermaid Beach, QLD 4218

6
4
4
3/20 Duet Drive (1/1)
Sold
Apartment / Unit / Flat
3/20 Duet Drive900m

Mermaid Waters, QLD 4218

2
1
1
1/121 Sunshine Boulevard (1/1)
Sold
Villa
1/121 Sunshine Boulevard900m

Mermaid Waters, QLD 4218

2
1
1

Nearby suburbs

Find more for your family close by. Distances are measured between suburb centres.

Miami

13 activity providers · 3 km

Compare activities, schools & parks
  • Mermaid Waters

    Tennis 2, Martial arts 1, Football (AFL) 1

    2 schools · 7 parks

  • Broadbeach Waters1.7 km · same council

    Swimming 1

    0 schools · 5 parks

  • Broadbeach2.2 km · same council

    Other sports 2, Football (AFL) 1, Arts & dance 1, Gymnastics & cheer 1 +1

    1 school · 8 parks

  • Miami3 km · same council

    Other sports 3, Swimming 3, Soccer 2, Gymnastics & cheer 1 +5

    1 school · 7 parks

  • Clear Island Waters3.2 km · same council

    Martial arts 2

    1 school · 1 park

  • Varsity Lakes4.2 km · same council

    Martial arts 3, Arts & dance 2, Gymnastics & cheer 2, Tutoring & STEM 2 +3

    2 schools · 6 parks

Each row counts only what is listed in that suburb itself; distances are between suburb centres.

Explore nearby family guides

Broadbeach Waters family guide · 1.7 kmBroadbeach family guide · 2.2 kmMiami family guide · 3 kmClear Island Waters family guide · 3.2 kmVarsity Lakes family guide · 4.2 kmBundall family guide · 4.9 kmSurfers Paradise family guide · 5.3 kmRobina family guide · 5.4 kmBurleigh Heads family guide · 5.4 kmMerrimac family guide · 5.6 kmBurleigh Waters family guide · 5.7 km

Figures from AroundSchools listings and official published data, refreshed 27 Oct 2026.

Kids activities across City of Gold Coast

274 kids activities listed
on AroundSchools, in City of Gold Coast
Sports225Creative Arts36Entertainment26Academic20Music13Health10

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School, activity and family guides for readers exploring Mermaid Waters.

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All kids' activities listed in Mermaid Waters

Grouped by kind; only listings whose address is in Mermaid Waters.

* Ages read from the provider's own website and re-checked every four months — not yet confirmed by them here.