Overall score
Broadbeach
50.8/100
Mermaid Beach
50.5/100
Broadbeach vs Mermaid Beach, QLD Suburb Comparison
Broadbeach for schools; Mermaid Beach for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BroadbeachMermaid Beach
Crime rate
Broadbeach
127.8 / 1k
Mermaid Beach
127.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Broadbeach
581
Mermaid Beach
804
Population
Broadbeach
6,786
Mermaid Beach
7,329
Metric leadBroadbeach 4Mermaid Beach 71 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for beach lifestyleMermaid Beach
- Best for investmentMermaid Beach
- Best for best valueMermaid Beach
- Best for best schoolsBroadbeach
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Broadbeach | Mermaid Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.8/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 53.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.8 / 1k | 127.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 33.9/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 26 | 30 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 5 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 77.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 581 | 804 |
| Green cover | 20.0% | 2.4% |
| Population | 6,786 | 7,329 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Broadbeach reads as a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone; Mermaid Beach is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Broadbeach pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Mermaid Beach is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mermaid Beach, while Broadbeach remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.