A residential suburb with homes along the many canals and lakes.
If you like a sport, Mermaid waters has a lot to choose from. Pizzey Park being a short drive away, an open air sporting complex for every kind of sport you can think of including BMX riding.
The Miami Aquatic Centre is also close by with 3 pools, of which 2 are Olympic size.
The main shop in the Mermaid Waters area is the Q Super Centre which has all you need for everyday essentials.