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Merrimac, QLD Family Guide

QLD 4226 · City of Gold Coast

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

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

How Merrimac 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
1.7
Poor
1.7 out of 5

Average of the 6 factors scored so far.

  • Kids' activities3.3/5

    6 kinds within 3 km

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

  • School access0.0/5

    0% 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 transport0.0/5

    0% of homes near a frequent stop or station

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

  • Parks & play0.7/5

    15.4% 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 access1.1/5

    15.1% 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

    1.6 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).

Schools5within 3 kmActivities51within 5 kmUpcoming events0shown within 5 kmHomes0for sale within 5 km

Find something they love

Martial arts13 within 5 kmOther sports6 within 5 kmSwimming6 within 5 kmTennis6 within 5 kmFootball (AFL)5 within 5 km
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Gymnastics & cheer5 within 5 kmSoccer5 within 5 kmArts & dance9 within 5 kmTutoring & STEM4 within 5 kmMusic3 within 5 km
Category photo credits

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

Explore Merrimac

Parks, playgrounds and community places to discover nearby.

Fitzroy Park

Robina · 2.6 km

Playground Sports courts / fields

Robina Common

Robina · 2.9 km

Sports courts / fields Playground
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Sports & local clubs around Merrimac

Martial arts around Merrimac

13 listed within 5 km of Merrimac · 2 in Merrimac

Indefence Jiu-Jitsu

Merrimac

Jiujitsu

In Merrimac

Southern Cross Martial Arts Gold Coast

Merrimac

JiujitsuKarate

In Merrimac

Gold Coast Goju Karate

Clear Island Waters

Karate

2.7 km from central Merrimac

All martial arts in Merrimac (2) →
See all 13 within 5 km

Other sports around Merrimac

6 listed within 5 km of Merrimac

Robina Braves Baseball Club

Ben Buckler

BaseballPhotography

3.8 km from central Merrimac

MyFirstGym Robina

Gold Coast

GymnasticsJiujitsuRock Climbing
Up to age 13

4.5 km from central Merrimac

Alpine Indoor Climbing

Robina

AbseilingGymnasticsArt Centre

4.5 km from central Merrimac

Not finding it in Merrimac? Listed in Robina (2 · 4.5 km), Mudgeeraba (2 · 4.5 km), Broadbeach (2 · 5.7 km)

See all 6 within 5 km

Swimming around Merrimac

6 listed within 5 km of Merrimac

Evolution Water & Lighting Solutions

Mudgeeraba

Swimming

2.3 km from central Merrimac

Swimworld

Worongary

Swimming

2.5 km from central Merrimac

Pool Defence

Robina

Swimming

3.4 km from central Merrimac

Not finding it in Merrimac? Listed in Worongary (1 · 3.4 km), Robina (3 · 4.5 km), Mudgeeraba (1 · 4.5 km)

See all 6 within 5 km

Tennis around Merrimac

6 listed within 5 km of Merrimac

Positive Energy Tennis

Carrara

Tennis

1.3 km from central Merrimac

Emerald Lakes Tennis

Carrara

Tennis

3.5 km from central Merrimac

Mudgeeraba Tennis Club

Mudgeeraba

Tennis

3.8 km from central Merrimac

Not finding it in Merrimac? Listed in Benowa (1 · 3.9 km), Robina (1 · 4.5 km), Mudgeeraba (1 · 4.5 km)

See all 6 within 5 km

More sports

All sports listed in Merrimac →

More things to do around Merrimac

Arts & dance around Merrimac

9 listed within 5 km of Merrimac · 1 in Merrimac

Cool Bananas Entertainment

Merrimac

Event EntertainmentPainting

In Merrimac

Lenore Robbins Dance Centre

Ben Buckler

Dancing School

3.8 km from central Merrimac

Artlis Studios

Mudgeeraba

Art CentrePaintingSkate

4.5 km from central Merrimac

All arts & dance in Merrimac (1) →
See all 9 within 5 km

Tutoring & STEM around Merrimac

4 listed within 5 km of Merrimac

Kip McGrath - Mudgeeraba

Mudgeeraba

MathsEnglish

4.2 km from central Merrimac

Miss Di's Tutor House

Mudgeeraba

TutoringEnglishMaths

4.5 km from central Merrimac

Twinkle Academy

Robina

TutoringMathsEnglish

4.5 km from central Merrimac

Not finding it in Merrimac? Listed in Robina (1 · 4.5 km), Mudgeeraba (3 · 4.5 km), Ashmore (2 · 6.1 km)

See all 4 within 5 km

Schools within 3 km of Merrimac

Explore school profiles, admissions and nearby activities.

5 schools within 3 km of the Merrimac centre, 3 with a Merrimac address. See all schools with a Merrimac address

All schools with a Merrimac 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) (3)

  • Fitzroy Park

    Robina · 2.6 km

    Playground Sports courts / fields
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  • Robina Common

    Robina · 2.9 km

    Sports courts / fields Playground

Sports grounds (1)

Parks (4 of 8)

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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 Merrimac

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 Merrimac: 51 kids' activities within 5 km, 3 schools in Merrimac, and parks and playgrounds.

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Your council & community

Merrimac within City of Gold Coast

5 of the council area’s 274 activity providers · 20th of 59 suburbs by number of providers

City of Gold Coast guideSchools in Merrimac

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 Merrimac

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

Recently sold within 5 km of Merrimac

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

44/139-151 GOODING DRIVE (1/1)
Sold
Townhouse
44/139-151 GOODING DRIVE700m

Merrimac, QLD 4226

3
2
4
8/58 Inwood Circuit (1/1)
Sold
House
8/58 Inwood Circuit900m

Merrimac, QLD 4226

3
2
4
59/85 Palm Meadows Drive (1/1)
Sold
Villa
59/85 Palm Meadows Drive1.3km

Carrara, QLD 4211

3
2
2
2/16 Dauphin Crescent (1/1)
Sold
Semi-Detached
2/16 Dauphin Crescent1.4km

Merrimac, QLD 4226

3
1
1
6 Kingarry Circuit (1/1)
Sold
House
6 Kingarry Circuit1.4km

Merrimac, QLD 4226

3
2
2
505/112 Palm Meadows Drive (1/1)
Sold
Apartment / Unit / Flat
505/112 Palm Meadows Drive1.4km

Carrara, QLD 4211

2
2
1

Nearby suburbs

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

Benowa

5 activity providers · 3.9 km

Robina

16 activity providers · 4.5 km

Compare activities, schools & parks
  • Merrimac

    Martial arts 2, Party entertainers 2, Football (AFL) 1, Arts & dance 1

    3 schools · 4 parks

  • Clear Island Waters2.7 km · same council

    Martial arts 2

    1 school · 1 park

  • Worongary3.4 km · same council

    Swimming 1

    1 school · 9 parks

  • Benowa3.9 km · same council

    Martial arts 2, Football (AFL) 1, Gymnastics & cheer 1, Tennis 1

    3 schools · 2 parks

  • Robina4.5 km · same council

    Arts & dance 4, Soccer 3, Swimming 3, Football (AFL) 2 +9

    4 schools · 9 parks

  • Mudgeeraba4.5 km · same council

    Tutoring & STEM 3, Arts & dance 2, Gymnastics & cheer 2, Martial arts 2 +7

    5 schools · 12 parks

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

Explore nearby family guides

Clear Island Waters family guide · 2.7 kmWorongary family guide · 3.4 kmBenowa family guide · 3.9 kmRobina family guide · 4.5 kmMudgeeraba family guide · 4.5 kmBundall family guide · 4.6 kmCarrara family guide · 4.6 kmBroadbeach Waters family guide · 4.9 kmMermaid Waters family guide · 5.6 kmBroadbeach family guide · 5.7 kmNerang family guide · 5.9 km

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

Libraries in and around Merrimac

PlaceSuburbWhat is there
Mudgeeraba LibraryMudgeerabaLibrary · Playground
Robina LibraryRobinaLibrary · Details not verified yet — check the council site

Live from the AroundSchools directory — 2 libraries, 37 parks and 0 community spaces we hold within 5 km of Merrimac · correct as at 28 Oct 2026

Kids activities across City of Gold Coast

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

Local guides & reading

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School, activity and family guides for readers exploring Merrimac.

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All kids' activities listed in Merrimac

Grouped by kind; only listings whose address is in Merrimac.

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