Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
5/36 Alexandra Ave
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Gold Coast City Plan 2016
Height Limit
9m (2 storeys)
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Mermaid Beach is a beachside suburb with access to quality public primary and secondary schools, anchored by Mermaid Beach State School. Several independent alternatives including St Andrew's Lutheran College are within 4–5 km. Parents should confirm exact catchment zoning with official QLD school finder tools.
Likely public catchment
Mermaid Beach is zoned for Mermaid Beach State School (primary) and Tallebudgera Valley State Secondary College (secondary); verify current catchment boundaries with the QLD Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Mermaid Beach State School
In catchmentTallebudgera Valley State School
Broadbeach State School
Tallebudgera Valley State Secondary College
In catchmentSt Andrew's Lutheran College
St Andrew's Lutheran Primary School
Benowa State School
Southport State High School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
The property at 5/36 Alexandra Ave, Mermaid Beach is located in a beachside residential area with generally light to moderate traffic conditions. Alexandra Avenue itself is a local residential street with low through-traffic volumes.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour impact on Alexandra Ave itself. Light seasonal increases during summer holidays and weekends when beach visitors access nearby Marine Parade and coastal attractions. Peak traffic typically concentrated on arterial routes (Tallebudgera Valley Road) rather than local residential streets.
Public Transport
Approximately 400-500m to nearest bus stops on Marine Parade serviced by local council routes. Limited frequent service; private transport is primary commute method for area residents.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Broadbeach South (0.2km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Broadbeach South
train
Gold Coast Hwy at Cronulla Avenue
bus
Pacific Fair, stop B
bus
Broadbeach North station
bus
Broadbeach North
train
Sunshine Bvd at Sonder Street
bus
Sunshine Bvd at Sonder Street
bus
Sunshine Bvd near Markeri St
bus
Sunshine Boulevard near Markeri Street
bus
Sunshine Bvd near Arcadia Dr
bus
Flood Risk
Mermaid Beach is a beachside suburb in the Gold Coast region susceptible to local catchment flooding and potential tidal/storm surge inundation due to its proximity to the coast and low-lying topography. Gold Coast City Council maintains detailed flood overlays covering local stormwater catchments and tidal influences. Properties in identified flood zones are subject to mandatory floor-level controls and flood-resilient construction standards under the planning scheme.
Planning Controls
- •Minimum floor levels set above probable maximum flood (PMF) or 1% AEP flood level
- •Flood-compatible building design and materials for areas within flood mapping
- •Stormwater management and detention basin requirements for new development
- •Development setbacks from watercourses and tidal waterways
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Mermaid Beach is a densely developed coastal suburb on the Gold Coast with minimal bushfire risk. The area comprises predominantly residential housing, shopping, and recreational facilities with limited native vegetation, and is located in a low-risk zone under Queensland's Bushfire Prone Area mapping. Standard construction practices apply; bushfire-specific BAL standards are unlikely to be mandatory for this location.
Crime & Safety
Mermaid Beach is a beachside suburb on the Gold Coast with crime rates generally below Queensland state averages. Property-related offences such as theft constitute the largest category, though overall crime remains moderate for a coastal tourism area. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns with community policing presence supporting safe residential conditions.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Mermaid Beach remains a sought-after beachside suburb with moderate development activity focused on mixed-use apartment precincts near the beach and village centre, incremental infill housing in surrounding residential areas, and council-led public realm improvements. Development pressure is constrained by established beachside character expectations and limited land supply, with activity concentrated on higher-density apartment buildings and townhouse infill rather than large-scale master-planned precincts.
Mermaid Beach beachfront apartment precinct
0.2 kmMulti-storey apartment development with ground-floor retail and dining, capitalising on proximity to patrolled beach and town centre.
Pacific Avenue streetscape and park renewal
0.5 kmCouncil-led public realm upgrade including improved pedestrian access, landscaping, and community facilities along main commercial strip.
Tallebudgera Valley residential infill DA
2 kmLow-density residential lot subdivision in hinterland pocket, supporting incremental housing supply in leafy precinct.
Broadbeach-Mermaid Beach transport corridor improvement
1.5 kmRegional transport and cycling network upgrade linking Broadbeach commercial precinct to Mermaid Beach, supporting connectivity.
Recent dual-occupancy and townhouse DA approvals
0.8 kmSeries of smaller-scale infill DAs for dual-occupancy and townhouse conversions on underutilised residential lots.
Heritage & Conservation
Mermaid Beach is a modern coastal residential suburb on the Gold Coast with limited heritage listings. The area is primarily characterized by mid-to-late 20th century residential development and contemporary beachfront infrastructure rather than significant heritage conservation areas. Local interest focuses on the established surfing culture and recreational character rather than heritage protection overlays.
Nearby Heritage Items