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| Locality | Merricks North |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Mornington Peninsula Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.34133 |
| Longitude | 145.07189 |
| Population | 396 |
| Density | 15.7 /km² |
| Area | 25.2 km² |
| Elevation | 84 m |
| Postcode | 3926 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 59 km south |
Merricks North is a locality in the Mornington Peninsula Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 396. The locality covers an area of 25.2 km², giving a population density of about 15.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 84 m above sea level. It lies approximately 59 km south of Melbourne. Merricks North is located at 38.3413°S, 145.0719°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3926. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Merricks North rests against the gentle slopes that spill towards Western Port Bay, a landscape painted in the muted greens of pasture and the deeper hues of scattered woodland. It lies 12.7 km south of Mornington, VIC (from Mornington, VIC: bearing 176°T), and is situated 8.3 km south-south-east of Mount Martha. The air here, especially in the morning, carries a faint, briny tang from the distant coast, mingling with the earthy scent of damp soil and the sweet perfume of flowering gum. Rolling hills, softened by time and the persistent coastal breeze, create a patchwork of paddocks where sheep graze placidly, their white fleeces stark against the verdant terrain. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present cloud cover, has a diffused, pearly quality, illuminating the dew-kissed grass and lending a soft glow to the weathered timber of farmhouses.
The history of Merricks North is deeply entwined with the cultivation of the land, its economy historically driven by dairy farming and apple orchards that once carpeted these hills. The fertile soil, a legacy of ancient volcanic activity, has always been its most valuable asset, drawing settlers who sought to harness its bounty. Today, while dairy remains, the character of Merricks North is increasingly shaped by its proximity to the burgeoning wine region of the Mornington Peninsula, with vineyards now claiming many of the prime slopes. Small-scale producers, often family-run operations, contribute to a distinct local identity, their cellar doors offering a taste of the region's evolving agricultural story. The quiet hum of tractors and the occasional distant bleating of sheep are the prevailing sounds, a gentle reminder of the enduring connection to the land that defines Merricks North.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Merricks North, Victoria — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -38.34133, 145.07189. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Merricks North, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Merricks North includes the postcode (3926), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Mornington Peninsula Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Merricks North is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |