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Development applications in Mermaid Waters

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About Mermaid Waters

40
median age
$1766
household income / wk
$450
rent / wk
$2167
mortgage / mo
2.5
people / household

Census 2021, Australian Bureau of Statistics — the suburb, not this street.

65
applications on record
36
lodged in 90 days
35
decided

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What's being applied for

Material change of use 4
Reconfiguring a lot 5
Operational works 30
Other 26

Zones these sites sit in

The zone sets what a site can be used for. Landbrief resolves it for each application from the City of Gold Coast scheme mapping — the register itself doesn't publish it.

Low density residential 56
Medium density residential 8
Mixed use 1

Recent applications (65 in the last 6 months)

COM/2026/321 Other · lodged 9 Oct 2026

ePathway - 132 Oceanic Drive, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

132 Oceanic Drive, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential In Progress Council record
EDA/2026/45 Other · lodged 9 Oct 2026

ePathway - 221 Markeri Street, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

221 Markeri Street, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential In Progress Council record
OPV/2026/523 Operational works · lodged 7 Oct 2026

Operational Works OPW Vehicle Access Works Non-Standard VXO x 1 - 6 Wanneroo Court, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

6 Wanneroo Court, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential In Progress Council record
OPV/2026/512 Operational works · lodged 30 Sep 2026

Operational Works OPW Vehicle Access Works Non-Standard VXO x 1 - 34 Rumrunner Street, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

34 Rumrunner Street, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential In Progress Council record
COM/2026/307 Other · lodged 23 Sep 2026

ePathway - 3 Lancelin Drive, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

3 Lancelin Drive, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential In Progress Council record
OPT/2026/146 Other · lodged 22 Sep 2026

ePathway - 17 Drayton Terrace, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

17 Drayton Terrace, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential In Progress Council record
MIN/2026/540 Other · lodged 22 Sep 2026

Minor Change Application Material Change of Use (Code) Minor Change to MIN/2025/706 - Lot 917 Lakeview Boulevarde, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

Lot 917 Lakeview Boulevarde, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
OPV/2026/487 Operational works · lodged 17 Sep 2026

ePathway - 8 Rudder Court, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

8 Rudder Court, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential In Progress Council record
OPW/2026/1076 Operational works · lodged 15 Sep 2026

Operational Works Private Tree Works (VXO) - 6 Rawlinna Drive, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

6 Rawlinna Drive, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential In Progress Council record
OPW/2026/1071 Operational works · lodged 14 Sep 2026

Operational Works Private Tree Works - 59 Alec Avenue, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

59 Alec Avenue, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential Approved Council record
OPW/2026/1063 Operational works · lodged 10 Sep 2026

ePathway - 4 Salacia Avenue, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

4 Salacia Avenue, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential In Progress Council record
OPV/2026/460 Operational works · lodged 3 Sep 2026

Operational Works OPW Vehicle Access Works Non-Standard VXO x 1 - 72 Barrier Reef Drive, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

72 Barrier Reef Drive, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential Approved Council record
OPT/2026/131 Other · lodged 26 Aug 2026

Operational Works Prescribed Tidal Works Private Pontoon - UNIT 1, 44 Sailaway Street, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

Unit 1, 44 Sailaway Street, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential In Progress Council record
OPV/2026/440 Operational works · lodged 25 Aug 2026

Operational Works OPW Vehicle Access Works Non Standard VXO x 1 - 28 Pilot Court, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

28 Pilot Court, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential In Progress Council record
OPW/2026/984 Operational works · lodged 24 Aug 2026

Operational Works Electrical Reticulation - 5 Normanby Street, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

5 Normanby Street, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential Approved Council record
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OPW/2026/963 Operational works · lodged 20 Aug 2026

Operational Works Private Landscaping with Street trees - 85 Vatakoula Parade, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

85 Vatakoula Parade, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential In Progress Council record
OPV/2026/432 Operational works · lodged 20 Aug 2026

Operational Works OPW Vehicle Access Works Non Standard VXO x 2 - 74 Sovereign Drive, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

74 Sovereign Drive, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential In Progress Council record
OPW/2026/960 Operational works · lodged 19 Aug 2026

Operational Works Private Tree Works - 16 Aquila Court, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

16 Aquila Court, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
OPT/2026/123 Other · lodged 17 Aug 2026

Operational Works Prescribed Tidal Works Private Pontoon - 275 Rio Vista Boulevarde, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

275 Rio Vista Boulevarde, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential In Progress Council record
OPV/2026/429 Operational works · lodged 14 Aug 2026

Operational Works OPW Vehicle Access Works Non-Standard VXO x 1 (Villa A) - 67 Rumrunner Street, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

67 Rumrunner Street, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential In Progress Council record
OPV/2026/428 Operational works · lodged 14 Aug 2026

Operational Works OPW Vehicle Access Works Non-Standard VXO x 1 (Villa B) - 67 Rumrunner Street, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

67 Rumrunner Street, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential In Progress Council record
OPT/2026/122 Other · lodged 14 Aug 2026

Operational Works Prescribed Tidal Works Private Pontoon - 55 Vatakoula Parade, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

55 Vatakoula Parade, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential In Progress Council record
OPW/2026/942 Operational works · lodged 14 Aug 2026

Operational Works Associated Building Works (Water) - Lot 917 Lakeview Boulevarde, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

Lot 917 Lakeview Boulevarde, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
ROL/2026/89 Reconfiguring a lot · lodged 13 Aug 2026

Reconfiguring a lot Impact Assessment 1 into 2 Lot Subdivision - 37 Arcadia Drive, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

37 Arcadia Drive, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential In Progress Council record
OPV/2026/422 Operational works · lodged 13 Aug 2026

Operational Works OPW Vehicle Access Works Non-Standard VXO x 1 - 38 Vatakoula Parade, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

38 Vatakoula Parade, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential In Progress Council record
MIN/2026/469 Other · lodged 13 Aug 2026

Minor Change Application Operational Works & OPW Vehicle Access Works Minor Change to COM/2026/38 - 29 Intrepid Drive, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

29 Intrepid Drive, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential Approved Council record
OPW/2026/925 Operational works · lodged 11 Aug 2026

Operational Works Private Landscaping + Public Street Trees - 2 Caprice Court, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

2 Caprice Court, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
OPW/2026/901 Operational works · lodged 6 Aug 2026

Operational Works Private Landscaping - 89 Vatakoula Parade, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

89 Vatakoula Parade, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential Approved Council record
EXA/2026/51 Other · lodged 31 Jul 2026

Extension of Approval Reconfiguration of a Lot (Code) Extension of Approval to ROL/2022/82 - 5 Canberra Court, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

5 Canberra Court, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential In Progress Council record
OPT/2026/118 Other · lodged 29 Jul 2026

Operational Works Prescribed Tidal Works Private Pontoon - 12 Wanneroo Court, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

12 Wanneroo Court, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential Approved Council record
COM/2026/241 Other · lodged 29 Jul 2026

Combined Application Material Change of Use & Reconfiguring a Lot Impact Assessment Dual Occupancy and 1 into 2 Lot Subdivision - 15 Tequila Court, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

15 Tequila Court, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential In Progress Council record
COM/2026/238 Other · lodged 27 Jul 2026

Combined Application OPW Vehicle Access Works & Operational Works Non-Standard VXO x 1 and VXO Tree Works - 28 Pilot Court, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

28 Pilot Court, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential Approved Council record
COM/2026/247 Other · lodged 16 Jul 2026

Combined Application OPW Vehicle Access Works & Operational Works Non-Standard VXO x 2 and VXO Tree Works - 7 Constance Avenue, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

7 Constance Avenue, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential Approved Council record
OPT/2026/110 Other · lodged 16 Jul 2026

Operational Works Prescribed Tidal Works Revetment Wall - 70 Lakeview Boulevarde, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

70 Lakeview Boulevarde, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential In Progress Council record
ROL/2026/77 Reconfiguring a lot · lodged 16 Jul 2026

Reconfiguring a Lot Code Assessment 1 into 2 Lot Subdivision - 32 Drayton Terrace, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

32 Drayton Terrace, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential In Progress Council record
OPV/2026/358 Operational works · lodged 14 Jul 2026

Operational Works OPW Vehicle Access Works Non-Standard VXO x 1 - 28 Weatherly Avenue, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

28 Weatherly Avenue, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential Approved Council record
OPT/2026/106 Other · lodged 9 Jul 2026

Operational Works Prescribed Tidal Works Private Pontoon - 273 Rio Vista Boulevarde, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

273 Rio Vista Boulevarde, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential Approved Council record
OPV/2026/346 Operational works · lodged 6 Jul 2026

Operational Works OPW Vehicle Access Works Non-Standard VXO x 1 - 10 Peter Blondell Drive, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

10 Peter Blondell Drive, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential Approved Council record
COM/2026/207 Other · lodged 6 Jul 2026

Combined Application Material Change of Use & Reconfiguring a Lot (Impact) Dwelling House (Primary Dwelling) x 2, Dual Occupancy & 1 into 3 Lot Subdivision - 37 Avanti Street, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

37 Avanti Street, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential In Progress Council record
OPW/2026/753 Operational works · lodged 3 Jul 2026

Operational Works Electrical Reticulation & Street Lighting - 25 Allandale Entrance, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

25 Allandale Entrance, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential Approved Council record
OPV/2026/340 Operational works · lodged 2 Jul 2026

Operational Works OPW Vehicle Access Works Non-Standard VXO - 17 Launch Road, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

17 Launch Road, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential Approved Council record
OPT/2026/100 Other · lodged 29 Jun 2026

Operational Works Prescribed Tidal Works Private Pontoon - 42 Gretel Drive, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

42 Gretel Drive, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential Approved Council record
MIN/2026/362 Other · lodged 25 Jun 2026

Minor Change Application Operational Works (Code) Minor Change to OPV/2026/17 - 17 Pilot Court, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

17 Pilot Court, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential Approved Council record
ROL/2026/73 Reconfiguring a lot · lodged 24 Jun 2026

Reconfiguring a lot Code Assessment 1 into 2 Lot Subdivision - 12 Cadence Avenue, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

12 Cadence Avenue, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential In Progress Council record
OPW/2026/717 Operational works · lodged 23 Jun 2026

Operational Works Private Landscaping with public street trees - 5 Normanby Street, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

5 Normanby Street, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential In Progress Council record
OPW/2026/714 Operational works · lodged 23 Jun 2026

Operational Works Private Landscaping Includes street trees - 2 Kirup Street, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

2 Kirup Street, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential Approved Council record
OPV/2026/320 Operational works · lodged 16 Jun 2026

Operational Works OPW Vehicle Access Works Non Standard VXO - 80 Oceanic Drive, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

80 Oceanic Drive, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential In Progress Council record
OPW/2026/665 Operational works · lodged 11 Jun 2026

Operational Works Private Tree Works - 45 Rawlinna Drive, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

45 Rawlinna Drive, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential Approved Council record
COM/2026/170 Other · lodged 10 Jun 2026

Combined Application Operational Works & OPW Vehicle Access Works Code Assessment Minor Civil Works, Associated Building Works (Connection to Stormwater) & Non-Standard VXO x 1 - 4 Melody Street, MERMAID WATERS QLD 42…

4 Melody Street, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
OPV/2026/296 Operational works · lodged 9 Jun 2026

Operational Works OPW Vehicle Access Works Non Standard VXO x 1 - 64 Sovereign Drive, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

64 Sovereign Drive, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential Approved Council record
OPW/2026/631 Operational works · lodged 5 Jun 2026

Operational Works Associated Building Works (Sewage Connection) - 8 Avanti Street, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

8 Avanti Street, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
OPV/2026/297 Operational works · lodged 4 Jun 2026

Operational Works OPW Vehicle Access Works Non-Standard VXO - 56 Rumrunner Street, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

56 Rumrunner Street, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential Approved Council record
ROL/2026/64 Reconfiguring a lot · lodged 2 Jun 2026

Reconfiguring a lot Code Assessment 1 into 2 Lot Subdivision - 6 Rawlinna Drive, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

6 Rawlinna Drive, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential Approved Council record
OPT/2026/80 Other · lodged 1 Jun 2026

Operational Works Prescribed Tidal Works Private Pontoon - 43-45 Volante Crescent, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

43-45 Volante Crescent, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential Approved Council record
ROL/2026/62 Reconfiguring a lot · lodged 26 May 2026

Reconfiguring a Lot Code Assessment 1 into 2 Lot Subdivision - 5 Wild Duck Drive, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

5 Wild Duck Drive, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential Approved Council record
OPW/2026/587 Operational works · lodged 25 May 2026

Operational Works Private Tree Works - 2 Dunlop Court, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

2 Dunlop Court, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Medium density residential Approved Council record
OPT/2026/68 Other · lodged 19 May 2026

Operational Works Prescribed Tidal Works Private Pontoon - 6 Cadence Avenue, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

6 Cadence Avenue, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential Approved Council record
OPT/2026/63 Other · lodged 15 May 2026

Operational Works Prescribed Tidal Works Private Pontoon - 20 Winch Court, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

20 Winch Court, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential Approved Council record
OPT/2026/49 Other · lodged 6 May 2026

Prescribed Tidal Works Private Pontoon - 16 Sailaway Street, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

16 Sailaway Street, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential Approved Council record
MCU/2026/119 Material change of use · lodged 18 Mar 2026

Material Change of Use Impact Assessment Dual Occupancy - 85 Vatakoula Parade, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

85 Vatakoula Parade, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential Approved Council record
MCU/2026/117 Material change of use · lodged 17 Mar 2026

Material Change of Use Impact Assessment Dual Occupancy - 8 Southerly Street, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

8 Southerly Street, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential Approved Council record
MCU/2026/98 Material change of use · lodged 5 Mar 2026

Material Change of Use Impact Assessment Dwelling House - 20 Rumrunner Street, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

20 Rumrunner Street, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential Approved Council record
COM/2025/430 Other · lodged 17 Dec 2025

Combined Application Operational Works and OPW Vehicle Access Works Code Assessment Change to Ground Level, Associated Building Works & Tree Works Development - 5 The Lanes Boulevard, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

5 The Lanes Boulevard, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Mixed use Approved Council record
MCU/2025/387 Material change of use · lodged 24 Sep 2025

Material Change of Use Impact Assessment Mulitple Dwelling x4 - 14 Sovereign Drive, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

14 Sovereign Drive, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential Approved Council record
COM/2025/230 Other · lodged 30 Jul 2025

Combined Application Operational Works and OPW Vehicle Access Works Civil Lots x2 and Non-Standard VXO x2 - 27 Birigun Street, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218

27 Birigun Street, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218 Zone: Low density residential Approved Council record

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