Merrimac, QLD 4226 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Merrimac is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4226, home to 7,212 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Gold Coast local government area and roughly 76 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 7,212
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,688 /week
- Median personal income
- $788 /week
- Median family income
- $1,891 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Gold Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Gold Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Moncrieff
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $463 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 27%
Schools
- Robina State School
- Varsity College
- Miami State School
- Robina State High School
- Australian Industry Trade College (Robina)
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 23 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 65 bus stops
- Ron Penhaligon Way near Bothwell St
- Ron Penhaligon Way near Kentwood Dr
- Cheltenham Dr near Belmore Cl
- Cheltenham Dr near Bellmore Cl
- Killarney Ave near Huntingdale Cr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 6 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 152 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 20 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
- Reference station: Brisbane, 74.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 45.7% of the 3,087 resolvable premises in Merrimac. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 41.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 45.7%
- Fibre to the Building: 10.3%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 2.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 72,022 across the Gold Coast LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 36,038 theft, 11,810 drug offences, 7,093 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Merrimac?
Merrimac (QLD 4226) had 7,212 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Gold Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Merrimac?
The median advertised rent in Merrimac is $463/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Merrimac?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Merrimac covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Robina State School (0.5 km), Varsity College (1.4 km), Miami State School (2.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Merrimac?
Merrimac is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (45.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Merrimac?
Across the surrounding area, 72,022 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (36,038), drug offences (11,810), violent (7,093). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Merrimac?
In Merrimac, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.7°C and annual rainfall is 1,065 mm measured at the Brisbane weather station (74.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Merrimac?
65 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Merrimac centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 23 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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