Merricks, 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, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire local government area.
| Locality | Merricks |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Mornington Peninsula Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.39423 |
| Longitude | 145.08214 |
| Population | 180 |
| Density | 14.9 /km² |
| Area | 12.1 km² |
| Elevation | 51 m |
| Postcode | 3916 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 65 km south |
Merricks is a locality in the Mornington Peninsula Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 180. The locality covers an area of 12.1 km², giving a population density of about 14.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 51 m above sea level. It lies approximately 65 km south of Melbourne. Merricks is located at 38.3942°S, 145.0821°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3916. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Merricks rests against the gentle slopes that lead down to Western Port Bay, a place where the air carries the faint, sweet perfume of ripening fruit. It lies 18.6 km south of Mornington, VIC (from Mornington, VIC: bearing 174°T), and is situated 14.1 km south-south-east of Mount Martha. The land here is a soft, rolling tapestry of verdant paddocks, interspersed with groves of citrus trees and the darker green of established vineyards, their neat rows marching across the countryside. The coastal fringe is a mosaic of sandy shores and rocky outcrops, where the muted grey-blue of the bay meets the sky in a hazy, almost watercolour wash, particularly as the sun begins its slow descent, bleeding soft colours across the horizon. The character of Merricks is one of quiet abundance, a place that hums with a low, contented energy, far from the clamour of larger settlements.
The history of Merricks is inextricably linked to its fertile soil and proximity to the sea, a heritage evident in the enduring presence of its agricultural roots. Early settlers, drawn by the rich loam, established dairy farms and orchards, their efforts shaping the very contours of the landscape. This agricultural tradition continues to define the local economy, with a strong emphasis on viticulture and the cultivation of premium produce, supplying discerning markets across the region and beyond. The wineries, often featuring cellar doors that welcome travellers, are a significant draw, their vineyards a testament to the enduring appeal of the Mornington Peninsula's terroir. Beyond the vineyards, the bay itself provides a livelihood and a place of recreation, its waters offering sheltered anchorages for small boats and a playground for those who love the water, a subtle echo of earlier times when fishing and transport were vital to the area's sustenance.
Loading news…
Loading news-world…
Loading news-world…
This page provides an interactive Google map of Merricks, 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, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Merricks includes the postcode (3916), 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 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. |