Merivale, Western 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 Merivale, in the Shire Of Esperance local government area.
| Locality | Merivale |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Esperance |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -33.82461 |
| Longitude | 122.15708 |
| Population | 79 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 443.5 km² |
| Elevation | 59 m |
| Postcode | 6450 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 624 km east-southeast |
Merivale is a locality in the Shire Of Esperance local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 79. The locality covers an area of 443.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 59 m above sea level. It lies approximately 624 km east-southeast of Perth. Merivale is located at 33.8246°S, 122.1571°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6450. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Merivale rests in a broad sweep of the Esperance coastal plain, where the ochre earth meets the vast, cerulean expanse of the Southern Ocean. It lies 347.7 km south of Kalgoorlie, WA (from Kalgoorlie, WA: bearing 169°T), and is situated 25.1 km east of Esperance. The landscape here is a study in subtle shifts: low-lying dunes, often crowned with hardy, wind-sculpted shrubs, give way to flatter expanses of sandy loam, favoured by the region's agricultural pursuits. The air carries the faint, clean tang of salt, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a softened, golden quality that seems to linger, bathing the sparse vegetation and the distant, shimmering horizon in a warm embrace. The character of Merivale is one of quiet resilience, a place shaped by the elements and the enduring spirit of those who call it home.
The story of Merivale is intrinsically linked to the fertile lands surrounding it, a heritage built upon the back of broadacre farming, primarily wheat and barley, that stretches across the undulating terrain. This agricultural backbone has defined the local economy for generations, with silos standing as stoic sentinels against the sky, marking the harvest. While not a hub of intense industry, Merivale’s contribution to the wider region’s prosperity is undeniable, a quiet force in the nation's breadbasket. The proximity to the coast also hints at a life lived in rhythm with the sea, though its direct economic impact here is less pronounced than the deep roots of agriculture, offering instead a backdrop of natural beauty and a slower pace of life for those who inhabit this corner of Western Australia.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Merivale, Western 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 Merivale, in the Shire Of Esperance local government area.
Detailed location data for Merivale includes the postcode (6450), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Esperance), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Merivale 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. |