Merrimac, Queensland

Merrimac Gold Coast, Queensland
Population:	5,690 (2006)[1]
Postcode:	4226
LGA:	Gold Coast City
State District:	Mermaid Beach, Mudgeeraba
Federal Division:	Moncrieff
Suburbs around Merrimac: Worongary Carrara Carrara Mudgeeraba Merrimac Clear Island Waters Mudgeeraba Robina Robina

Merrimac is a suburb on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. At the 2006 Census, Merrimac had a population of 5,690. The community takes its name from two possible sources: the Merrimac River in New England (U.S.) or the USS Merrimac, a Union navy frigate itself named for the river.^[2]

Merrimac is located on the floodplains in the central region of the city. Merrimac is the site of new housing and building developments as of March 2006.

Merrimac State Primary School is the one public primary school in the suburb; Merrimac State High School is located in Mermaid Waters. Private schools (P–12) in Merrimac include St Michaels College, All Saints Anglican School and King Solomon College. Other major facilities are located in adjacent suburbs, including Robina Town Centre in Robina.

The South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan and Program allows for an infill station to be constructed in Merrimac on the Gold Coast railway line, between the Helensvale and Nerang railway stations.

References

1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Merrimac (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=SSC32141&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 2009-05-10. 
2. ^ Gold Coast City Council, [1]. Accessed: 27 November 2010.

External links

• University of Queensland: Queensland Places: Carrara and Merrimac