Merrimac — Houses

BUY
QLD 4226 House Rank #16 of 41 in Gold Coast
$1.23M
Median House Price · recent comparable sales
Supply Constrained Growth #16 of 41

Rental supply is extremely tight while prices are accelerating. This structural imbalance favours continued growth.

DEMAND LIQUIDITY AFFORD GROWTH YIELD SUPPLY
VERDICT
BUY
Supply Constrained Growth
DEMAND
122 buyers/listing
Strong
LIQUIDITY
29d DOM
Neutral
AFFORDABILITY
30.0% vs 5yr
Weak
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Average
Neutral
YIELD
4.2%
Strong
SUPPLY PRESSURE
0.8% vacancy
Strong
#16/41 Average Structure 74 $1.23M BUY → HOLD

Atlaso rates Merrimac houses as BUY for capital growth. Vacancy is extremely tight at 0.77%, well below the 2.5% equilibrium. 66% of BUY-rated suburbs grew more than 8% in our validated testing.

At $1.23M, Merrimac ranks #16 of 41 houses in Gold Coast. The long-term structural outlook is Average. Prices grew 12.4% over the past year, showing strong momentum.

OPPORTUNITY ENGINE

Structural opportunity remains selective at this price level.

5 stronger-positioned houses identified in Gold Coast.

Merrimac Price History

All houses · monthly median sale price

Market Intelligence

What's Happening Now

Buyer's Market Stock rising, prices softening. Buyers have leverage.
-10.6%
Asking Prices (3mo)
-4.4%
Rents (12mo)
0.7%
Vacancy
49%
Fresh Stock (<30d)

House Asking Prices (12 months)

$1.50M

House Weekly Rents (12 months)

$1,127/wk

Vacancy Rate (24 months)

--- 1.5% tight --- 3.0% loose

Listing Age (12 months)

Fresh (<30d) 30-60d 60-90d 90-180d 180d+

Data for postcode 4226.

Suburb Profile

Merrimac at a Glance

SEIFA Index
8/10
Most advantaged
Household Income
$1,729/wk
Median household
Median Age
40
Years
Mortgage Stress
26%
of income
Population Growth
-0.8%
vs state +1.8%
Ownership Mix
32.6% owned 38.3% mortgage 26.1% renting

Demographic Trends

Merrimac Over Time

Median Household Income (Census)

Population Growth Rate (Census)

Dwelling Composition (Census)

Rental Yield History

Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.

Full Merrimac Analysis

Access the full structural analysis, fair value estimate, bedroom-level pricing, and supply intelligence.

3-Year Structural Outlook Strong
Conviction Level High
Fair Value Gap X.X% undervalued
3-Bed House Price $X,XXX,XXX
Gross Yield X.X%
Weekly Rent $XXX
SEIFA Decile X/10
Building Approvals XX dwellings

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Merrimac a good suburb to invest in?
Atlaso rates Merrimac as BUY confidence for capital growth. In our out-of-sample testing, 90% of our STRONG BUY suburbs grew more than 8% annually. Our model analyses price trends, volume, demographics, and market conditions across Merrimac and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Merrimac?
The current median house price in Merrimac, qld is $1.23M, with annual growth of +11.2%. Properties sell in approximately 29 days.
How fast do properties sell in Merrimac?
Properties in Merrimac sell in 29 days on average. The market is currently rated Average. This is in line with the broader market.
What is the growth outlook for Merrimac?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Merrimac's growth potential. The model predicts whether a suburb is likely to outperform, not by how much. Our ratings have been validated across 46 Australian cities, with 90% of top-rated suburbs growing more than 8% a year.
What is the rental yield in Merrimac?
The gross rental yield for houses in Merrimac is 4.2%. This is above the national average, making it attractive for yield-focused investors.

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Important: Atlaso provides general research information only and does not constitute personal financial advice, property advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any property. Suburb scores, growth ratings, rental yield estimates, and market signals are based on quantitative models using historical data. They are not guarantees of future performance. Property values can fall as well as rise. You should seek independent licensed financial and property advice before making any investment decision. Atlaso Pty Ltd (ABN 84 696 036 469) is not a licensed financial adviser and does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL).