Average rent in Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach, QLD — 2026

Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach sits in the Gold Coast local government area, 75km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 13,997 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $440/week — above the Queensland state median of $359/week. 48% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
13,997

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Brisbane
75 km
Households renting
48%
Separate houses
10%
Flats / apartments
80%
Born overseas
30%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Gold Coast

Renting in Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach

Renting in Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach costs more than most of Queensland — the typical renter pays $440/week, which is 23% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (48%) living mostly in flats and apartments (80%), which fits the inner-Brisbane pattern. About 30% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach is 75km from the CBD — close to jobs, transit, and the kind of inner-city amenity that pushes rent up. Applications close fast and competition is real. State rent indices have moved a lot since 2021, so the live figure above matters more than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach, QLD was $440. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach sat at $440 — 23% above the state average. The suburb is 75km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (10% separate houses, 80% flats here).
Which suburbs near Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach's $440/week (ABS 2021): Marcoola - Mudjimba, Manly West, Southport - South. On the higher end, you've got Palm Beach, Oxenford - Maudsland, Parkinson - Drewvale. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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