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Market Report
In Mermaid Waters, the median property price for a house is currently 1,800,000 with annual capital growth of 4.35 . There were 197 house sales in the past 12 months. On average, houses spend 38 days on market.
If you're thinking about buying an investment property in Mermaid Waters, consider that rental yields for houses are currently 3.51 with an average median rent of 1,100 weekly. Houses have seen 0.00 growth in the past quarter, and 4.35 growth in the past 12 months.
The size of Mermaid Waters is approximately 7.1 square kilometres. It has 23 parks covering nearly 7.3% of total area. The population of Mermaid Waters in 2016 was 12045 people. By 2021 the population was 13088 showing a population growth of 8.7% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Mermaid Waters is 30-39 years.
Households in Mermaid Waters are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Mermaid Waters work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 68.60% of the homes in Mermaid Waters were owner-occupied compared with 66.10% in 2016.
In Mermaid Waters, the median property price for a unit is currently 849,000 with annual capital growth of 11.34 . There were 121 unit sales in the past 12 months. On average, units spend 22 days on market.
If you're thinking about buying an investment property in Mermaid Waters, consider that rental yields for units are currently 4.74 with an average median rent of 750 weekly. Units have seen 2.91 growth in the past quarter, and 11.34 growth in the past 12 months.
The size of Mermaid Waters is approximately 7.1 square kilometres. It has 23 parks covering nearly 7.3% of total area. The population of Mermaid Waters in 2016 was 12045 people. By 2021 the population was 13088 showing a population growth of 8.7% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Mermaid Waters is 30-39 years.
Households in Mermaid Waters are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Mermaid Waters work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 68.60% of the homes in Mermaid Waters were owner-occupied compared with 66.10% in 2016.
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| Key Market Data | House | Unit |
| Median price | 1,800,000 | 849,000 |
| Quarterly growth | 0.00 | +2.91 |
| 12-month growth | +4.35 | +11.34 |
| Average annual growth | +13.63 | +16.24 |
| Weekly median rent | 1,100 | 750 |
| Gross rental yield | 3.51 | 4.74 |
| Number of Sales (12m) | 197 | 121 |
| Avg. Days on Market (12m) | 38 | 22 |
| Key Demographics | 2011 | 2016 |
| Total population | 11,789 | 12,045 |
| Population change (5y) | +1.22 | +8.70 |
| Median household income (p/w) | -$287 | -$84 |
| Household income change (5y) | -129.41 | -70.73 |
| Median age of persons | 59 | 57 |
Demographic Trends
Better understand demographic trends by reviewing the latest suburb demographic data below.
The population of Mermaid Waters was 12,045 in 2016, a +8.70 change compared to 2011.
The predominant age group in Mermaid Waters is 40-49 years.
The population of Mermaid Waters was 12,045 in 2016, a +8.70 change compared to 2011.
The predominant age group in Mermaid Waters is 20-29 years.
Most of the population in Mermaid Waters were born in Australia.
Most of the population in Mermaid Waters were born in Australia.
Most of the population in Mermaid Waters report their religion as No Religion.
Most of the population in Mermaid Waters report their religion as Catholic.
Most of the population in Mermaid Waters report their income range as between 78,000 and 130,000 .
The median household income in Mermaid Waters was -$84 in 2016, a -70.73 change compared to 2011.
Most of the population in Mermaid Waters report their income range as between 31,000 and 52,000 .
The median household income in Mermaid Waters was -$287 in 2011, a -129.41 change compared to 2006.
Most of the population in Mermaid Waters work as Professional.
Most of the population in Mermaid Waters work as Professional.
The chart below demonstrates the various levels of education in Mermaid Waters.
The chart below demonstrates the various levels of education in Mermaid Waters.
Most of the population in Mermaid Waters reached a qualification level of Certificate.
Most of the population in Mermaid Waters reached a qualification level of Certificate.
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