Rental supply is extremely tight while prices are accelerating. This structural imbalance favours continued growth.
VERDICT
BUY
Supply Constrained Growth
DEMAND
122 buyers/listing
Strong↑
LIQUIDITY
35d DOM
Weak↓
AFFORDABILITY
30.0% vs 5yr
Weak↓
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Average
Neutral→
YIELD
5.0%
Strong↑
SUPPLY PRESSURE
0.8% vacancy
Strong↑
#6/32AverageStructure 63Room to run$770K
Atlaso rates Merrimac units 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 $770K, Merrimac ranks #6 of 32 units in Gold Coast. The long-term structural outlook is Average. Prices grew 20.8% over the past year, showing strong momentum.
OPPORTUNITY ENGINE
Premium markets are structurally compressed at this price level.
Buyer's MarketStock rising, prices softening. Buyers have leverage.
-0.9%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+12.3%
Rents (12mo)
0.7%
Vacancy
49%
Fresh Stock (<30d)
Unit Asking Prices (12 months)
$989K
Unit Weekly Rents (12 months)
$880/wk
Vacancy Rate (24 months)
--- 1.5% tight--- 3.0% loose
Listing Age (12 months)
Fresh (<30d)30-60d60-90d90-180d180d+
Data for postcode 4226.
Momentum Health
Room to run
25% stall probability
Merrimac is growing at 20.8% annually with no signs of slowing. Vacancy remains tight and the suburb has not yet reached its affordability ceiling relative to Gold Coast.
STALL RISK25%
Suburb Profile
Merrimac at a Glance
SEIFA Index
8/10
Most advantaged
Household Income
$1,729/wk
Median household
Median Age
40
Years
Mortgage Stress
26%
of income
Population Growth
-0.8%
vs state +1.8%
Ownership Mix
32.6%owned38.3%mortgage26.1%renting
Demographic Trends
Merrimac Over Time
Median Household Income (Census)
Population Growth Rate (Census)
Dwelling Composition (Census)
Rental Yield History
Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.
Full Merrimac Analysis
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3-Year Structural OutlookStrong
Conviction LevelHigh
Fair Value GapX.X% undervalued
3-Bed House Price$X,XXX,XXX
Gross YieldX.X%
Weekly Rent$XXX
SEIFA DecileX/10
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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 $770K, with annual growth of +13.9%. Properties sell in approximately 35 days.
How fast do properties sell in Merrimac?
Properties in Merrimac sell in 35 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 5.0%. This is above the national average, making it attractive for yield-focused investors.
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).