Meribah, South Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Meribah, in The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie local government area.
| Locality | Meribah |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.76086 |
| Longitude | 140.88802 |
| Population | 31 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 331.1 km² |
| Elevation | 40 m |
| Postcode | 5311 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 210 km east |
Meribah is a locality in The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 31. The locality covers an area of 331.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 40 m above sea level. It lies approximately 210 km east of Adelaide. Meribah is located at 34.7609°S, 140.8880°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5311. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Meribah, a quiet settlement, lies where the ochre earth meets the vast, luminous sky. It lies 129.7 km west-south-west of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 242°T), and is situated 42.4 km south-east of Loxton. The landscape here is a study in subtle shifts of colour and texture; low, scrubby vegetation, hardy and tenacious, clings to the gently rolling terrain, interspersed with patches of dry, sun-bleached grass. The air, especially in the late afternoon, holds a certain stillness, a palpable warmth that seems to radiate from the very ground. Distant, low hills, softened by a haze of heat, form a muted backdrop, their outlines blurring into the pale blue of the horizon. This is a land shaped by patience, by the slow work of sun and wind, and its character is one of enduring quietude.
The story of Meribah is deeply entwined with the fertile lands flanking the Murray River, a lifeline that has sustained life and agriculture in this region for generations. While its origins are tied to the broader agricultural boom of the area, Meribah itself has found its niche through the cultivation of fruit, particularly citrus, whose groves create neat, verdant rectangles against the natural palette of the countryside. The local economy, though modest, hums with the steady rhythm of harvest and packing, a testament to the dedication of its residents. The river, a constant, murmuring presence, not only provides the water for these crops but also whispers tales of earlier times, of explorers and settlers who navigated its currents, shaping the very identity of Meribah.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Meribah, South Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Meribah, in The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie local government area.
Detailed location data for Meribah includes the postcode (5311), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Meribah 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. |