Miami State School

Mermaid Waters is a primarily residential coastal suburb with a 2021 population of 13,088, featuring extensive artificial canals and lake-front homes. It contains two small local shopping centres and the medium-sized Q Super Centre. Specific median weekly household income and median age figures are not provided in the available sources; however, a 2024 report lists Mermaid Waters among Gold Coast suburbs with rent-to-income ratios exceeding 40%, suggesting a high rental burden relative to income. Property values have risen sharply, with a 51% increase in median house prices and 77.2% for units over five years. citation: Mermaid Waters, Queensland - Wikipedia citation: Australia: Rental pain sharpest in working-class suburbs citation: Mermaid Waters Suburb Profile, QLD, 4218

Specific country-of-birth data for Mermaid Waters is not found in the provided sources. As a reference, the adjacent suburb Broadbeach Waters (postcode 4218) reports 65.2% of residents born in Australia, with the most common overseas countries of birth being New Zealand (7.3%) and England (5.0%). citation: Broadbeach Waters, Queensland - Wikipedia

No specific Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) provider or operating hours are listed for Miami State School in the provided sources. The Queensland Government provides a procedure for hosting OSHC services on state school sites, indicating that the school likely hosts a service, but the operator and hours are not confirmed. citation: Hosting outside school hours care services on state school sites

Specific named extracurricular activities for Miami State School are not identified in the available sources. The school is a government primary (Prep–6) with a compulsory uniform, and it teaches Japanese as a LOTE (Language Other Than English). No sports, music, or club listings are provided. citation: Miami State School | Good Schools Guide

Mermaid Waters has two small local shopping centres and the medium-sized Q Super Centre in the western part of the suburb, offering retail and commercial services. Nearby Pacific Fair in Broadbeach Waters is one of the largest shopping centres on the Gold Coast. Specific specialty or ethnic grocery stores (e.g., Asian, Mediterranean) are not named in the provided sources. citation: Mermaid Waters, Queensland - Wikipedia

Three family-friendly takeaway/dining options in Mermaid Waters include: - **Artie's Woodfire Pizza** (pizza, with vegan options) at Corner Hooker Boulevard & Bermuda St. citation: Artie's Woodfire Pizza - HappyCow - **Seafood Takeaway** (fish & chips/seafood) at 51A, 14 Allandale Entrance, Mermaid Waters. citation: Seafood Takeaway in Mermaid Waters - **Shahnameh Meat & Co** (Persian grill/kebab) at Q Super Centre, Mermaid Waters. citation: Mermaid Waters 4218 Food Delivery and Takeaway

No specific tutoring or enrichment centres located in Mermaid Waters are identified in the provided sources. National providers like KIS Academics offer online and in-person tutoring across Australia, but no local Gold Coast branch for Mermaid Waters is specified. citation: Find a Tutor Near You | KIS Academics

Public transport in the region is coordinated by **Translink**, with train services operated by Queensland Rail through its City network. The nearest train station to Mermaid Waters is typically either Nerang or Varsity Lakes on the Gold Coast line. Travel from these stations to Brisbane's **Central Station** typically takes approximately 60–75 minutes by train, though exact times and the specific station serving Mermaid Waters are not stated in the provided sources. All Translink fares are currently 50 cents. citation: Translink citation: Transport in Brisbane - Wikipedia