Overall score
Mermaid Waters
44.5/100
Robina
58.8/100
Mermaid Waters vs Robina, QLD Suburb Comparison
Robina for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mermaid WatersRobina
Crime rate
Mermaid Waters
127.7 / 1k
Robina
42.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mermaid Waters
303
Robina
518
Population
Mermaid Waters
13,088
Robina
25,659
Metric leadMermaid Waters 0Robina 111 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Mermaid Waters | Robina |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.5/100 | 58.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.7/100 | 63.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.7 / 1k | 42.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 33.9/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 61 | 112 |
| Public transport stops | 50 | 92 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 303 | 518 |
| Green cover | 4.6% | 10.1% |
| Population | 13,088 | 25,659 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Mermaid Waters is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Robina is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Mermaid Waters is stronger for excellent public transport, plus generous parks and open space; Robina answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Robina, while Mermaid Waters 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.