Merricks Beach, Victoria — 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 Merricks Beach, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire local government area.
| Locality | Merricks Beach |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Mornington Peninsula Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -38.39293 |
| Longitude | 145.1074 |
| Population | 130 |
| Density | 75.1 /km² |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Elevation | 25 m |
| Postcode | 3926 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 66 km south |
Merricks Beach is a locality in the Mornington Peninsula Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 130. The locality covers an area of 1.7 km², giving a population density of about 75.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 25 m above sea level. It lies approximately 66 km south of Melbourne. Merricks Beach is located at 38.3929°S, 145.1074°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3926.
Merricks Beach unfurls along the southern coastline of the Mornington Peninsula, a gentle curve of sandy shore meeting the cool, often restless waters of Western Port Bay. It lies 18.8 km south-south-east of Mornington, VIC (from Mornington, VIC: bearing 168°T), and is situated 14.8 km south-south-east of Mount Martha. The air here carries the clean, briny tang of the sea, mingling with the fainter, sweeter scent of coastal ti-tree and the earthy perfume of damp soil after a morning shower. Behind the narrow strip of beach, the land rises subtly into a landscape of scattered coastal scrub, hardy grasses that whisper in the sea breeze, and the occasional, more substantial stand of native trees. The character of Merricks Beach is one of quiet repose, a place where the rhythm of the tides dictates the day, and the vast expanse of the bay offers a sense of boundless possibility, stretching out towards the distant, hazy outline of the mainland.
This stretch of coast, though seemingly untouched by the hurried hand of progress, carries echoes of its past and the quiet hum of its present economy. For generations, the land here has been shaped by the elements and the endeavours of those who have sought sustenance and shelter. While the days of significant fishing fleets may have receded, the bay still offers its bounty, and the proximity to fertile hinterland hints at the agricultural roots of the broader peninsula, with vineyards and orchards often found a short drive inland. Tourism plays a role, drawing visitors seeking the unspoiled charm of a coastal escape, but Merricks Beach retains a sense of local identity, a place where residents know the names of their neighbours and the changing moods of the sea. Its distinctive character lies in this harmonious blend of natural beauty and a life lived at a more deliberate pace, a gentle reminder of simpler times.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Merricks Beach, Victoria 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 Merricks Beach, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Merricks Beach includes the postcode (3926), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Mornington Peninsula Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Beach 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. |