Mermaid Beach at a glance
7,183
People
$3,510,000
Median sale
$929/wk
Median rent
1.38%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 21 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Mermaid Beach › Dolphin Ave
$2,840,000
Last sold
8 Jan 2026
4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
455 m²
Land
427 m²
Building
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.
Price evidence
Last sold
$2,840,000
8 Jan 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Mermaid Beach (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $9,086/m² of land (n=23). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Mermaid Beach at a glance
7,183
People
$3,510,000
Median sale
$929/wk
Median rent
1.38%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 21 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Mermaid Beach
-19.1%
Median sale
Suburb $3,510,000
+0.32 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 1.38%
Suburb median $3,510,000 from 21 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
Data unavailable
Source
Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.
Site
Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.
Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.
Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
For more information on this property, visit Queensland Globe.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
QLDPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $929/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Verdict
Districts view
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
Evidence
Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. Official bond files (postcode or suburb × type × bedrooms) are not loaded yet.
Rental supply pressure
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Area
Mermaid Beach at a glance
7,183
People
$3,510,000
Median sale
$929/wk
Median rent
1.38%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 21 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Smyth Real Estate - Runaway BayA striking example of modern coastal architecture, 88 Dolphin Avenue delivers a commanding street presence in one of the Gold Coast’s most desirable beachside suburbs. Designed for effortless lifestyle, this 2019-built residence places the ocean within a few minutes walk and the vibrant café and dining scene of Nobby Beach moments away, just in time for summer.
Crafted around a reverse floor plan across three light-filled levels, the home balances family functionality with exceptional entertaining. The ground floor hosts a relaxed living zone, three of the four generously sized bedrooms, and the private master suite, which opens onto a large Sir Walter lawn and leafy side garden. Upstairs, expansive glazing captures natural light, breezes, and green outlooks, leading to a grand 5.8m stone-topped island kitchen built for connection and casual dining. The second and third levels both offer east-facing balconies with ocean glimpses, including a dedicated top-floor lounge with wet bar, drinks fridges, and covered alfresco space boasting uninterrupted city-to-ocean aspects that are protected for years to come.
Refined materiality shines throughout, grey porcelain tiles, natural stone finishes, warm timber, and black architectural accents create a soothing yet sophisticated palette. Outdoors, an east-facing plunge pool anchors a sunken Ironbark deck, seamlessly tying the home together with over 100m² of Ironbark and 100m² of Ironbark-framed Sir Walter lawns perfect for entertaining or everyday play.
Property Highlights
- 455m² east-facing block in Mermaid Beach
- 2019 tri-level contemporary coastal design
- Bold black façade with strong street appeal
- 5.8m stone kitchen island with Smeg appliances & alfresco flow
- East-facing plunge pool with sunken Ironbark deck
- Two east-facing balconies with ocean glimpses (protected outlooks)
- 3m max ceiling height, premium wool carpets, oak vanities, natural stone benches
- Top-floor lounge with wet bar, drinks fridges & covered balcony access
- Daikin ducted + split air-conditioning, alarm system, intercom & intercom entry
- 13kW solar system + 16kW inverter ($300–$500 rebates)
- Double carport, 2 garden sheds, gated side access + coded pedestrian entry
- Only 300m to the upcoming Light Rail Stage 3 stop, offering exceptional connectivity and future growth convenience.
- 800m to Woolworths – walk to everyday essentials, cafés, and conveniences within minutes.
Enjoy the ultimate walk-to-everything beachside lifestyle — stroll to patrolled beaches, boutique shopping, cafés, restaurants, and local conveniences at Nobby and Miami. Positioned in the Miami State School & Miami State High catchment, this home offers a rare combination of design distinction, family versatility, and elevated coastal living.
Contact Smyth Real Estate today to arrange your private inspection and experience 88 Dolphine Avenue in person.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this advertisement - including but not limited to descriptions, floor‑plan measurements, photographs, rent returns, outgoings, and projected yields - has been supplied to Smyth Real Estate by the seller and other third parties. While every care is taken to verify and present it accurately, Smyth Real Estate, its agents, and employees make no guarantee, representation, or warranty (express or implied) as to its correctness, currency, or completeness.
Listing description written by Edward Smyth, Smyth Real Estate - Runaway Bay — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.