Overall score
Broadbeach Waters
40.0/100
Mermaid Waters
44.5/100
Broadbeach Waters vs Mermaid Waters, QLD Suburb Comparison
Mermaid Waters for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Broadbeach WatersMermaid Waters
Crime rate
Broadbeach Waters
127.7 / 1k
Mermaid Waters
127.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Broadbeach Waters
112
Mermaid Waters
303
Population
Broadbeach Waters
8,164
Mermaid Waters
13,088
Metric leadBroadbeach Waters 2Mermaid Waters 82 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 retireesMermaid Waters
- Best for investmentMermaid Waters
- Best for best valueMermaid Waters
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 Waters | Mermaid Waters |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.0/100 | 44.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.2/100 | 49.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.7 / 1k | 127.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 33.9/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 61 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 50 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 112 | 303 |
| Green cover | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Population | 8,164 | 13,088 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Broadbeach Waters is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Mermaid Waters is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Broadbeach Waters pulls ahead on schools and education options, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Mermaid Waters is the better pick for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Choose Broadbeach Waters if you are weighing retirees, families, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Mermaid Waters for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.