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Whilst the town of Merricks is located within the Nepean state electorate, the township of Merricks Beach is within the state electorate of Hastings.
 
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{{Infobox Australian place
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| name = Merricks Beach
| state = vic
| type = town
| image = Merricks Beach, Victoria panorama.jpg
| name = Merricks Beach
| state = vic
| caption = Merricks Beach in April
| image = Merricks Beach, Victoria panorama.jpg
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| lga = Shire of Mornington Peninsula
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| caption = Merricks Beach in April
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| lga = Shire of Mornington Peninsula
| alternative_location_map = Australia Victoria metropolitan Melbourne
| alternative_location_map = Australia Victoria metropolitan Melbourne
| coordinates = {{coord|38.398|S|145.106|E|display=inline,title}}
|longd=145.106|latd=38.398| pushpin_label_position = left
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| postcode = 3926
| pop = 144| pop_year = 2006
| postcode = 3926
| pop = 157
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| pop_footnotes = <ref name="abs">{{Census 2006 AUS | id = SSC21447 | name = Merricks Beach (State Suburb) | accessdate = 2007-10-01 | quick = on}}</ref>
| est = 1910s
| pop_year = {{CensusAU|2021}}
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| pop_footnotes = <ref name="abs">{{Census 2021 AUS | id = SAL21663 | name = Merricks Beach (Suburbs and Localities) | accessdate = 12 July 2022 | quick = on}}</ref>
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| stategov = [[Electoral district of Nepean|Nepean]]
| est = 1910s
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| fedgov = [[Division of Flinders|Flinders]]
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| stategov = [[Electoral district of Hastings|Hastings]]
| dist1 = 73
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| fedgov = [[Division of Flinders|Flinders]]
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| location1= [[Melbourne]]
| dist2 = 16
| dist1 = 73
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| location1 = [[Melbourne]]
| location2= [[Hastings, Victoria|Hastings]]
| dist2 = 16
| near-nw = [[Point Leo, Victoria|Point Leo]]
| near-n = [[Balnarring, Victoria|Balnarring]]
| location2 = [[Hastings, Victoria|Hastings]]
| near-ne = [[Balnarring, Victoria|Balnarring]]
| near-nw = [[Point Leo, Victoria|Point Leo]]
| near-w = [[Point Leo, Victoria|Point Leo]]
| near-n = [[Balnarring, Victoria|Balnarring]]
| near-e = [[Balnarring Beach, Victoria|Balnarring Beach]]
| near-ne = [[Balnarring, Victoria|Balnarring]]
| near-sw = [[Point Leo, Victoria|Point Leo]]
| near-w = [[Point Leo, Victoria|Point Leo]]
| near-s = ''[[Western Port, Victoria|Western Port]]''
| near-e = [[Balnarring Beach, Victoria|Balnarring Beach]]
| near-se = ''[[Western Port, Victoria|Western Port]]''}}
| near-sw = [[Point Leo, Victoria|Point Leo]]
| near-s = ''[[Western Port, Victoria|Western Port]]''
| near-se = ''[[Western Port, Victoria|Western Port]]''
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[[File:Merricks Beach - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Merricks Beach]]
'''Merricks Beach''' is a small seaside village on the Mornington Peninsula [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], Australia. It is located on the eastern side of the peninsula on Western Port Bay. It is one of the few coastal places within a 100&nbsp;km radius of Melbourne that has been basically untouched by development. Its [[local government area]] is the [[Shire of Mornington Peninsula]].


'''Merricks Beach''' is a small seaside village on the [[Mornington Peninsula]] in [[Melbourne]] [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], [[Australia]], approximately {{convert|66|km|abbr=on}} south-east of Melbourne's [[Melbourne City Centre|Central Business District]], located within the [[Shire of Mornington Peninsula]] [[Local government areas of Victoria|local government area]]. Merricks Beach recorded a population of 157 at the [[2021 Australian census|2021 census]].<ref name=abs/>
An interesting fact about Merricks Beach is that all of the streets in the area are still unsealed and it has experienced little change since the 1960s. Because of this the area is very rustic and many [[manna gums]] and pine trees line the side of the streets.


Merricks Beach is located on the eastern side of the peninsula on [[Western Port|Western Port Bay]].
The area also has a significant Koala population, which has been able to survive because of the lack of development.
In recent years, the median house price of the area has skyrocketed because of the exclusiveness that the area has to offer. Because there is only a limited number of houses allowed in Merricks Beach, any properties on the market are highly sought - no matter their age or size.


==See also==
Summer is the most popular time at Merricks Beach due to the Christmas holidays and warm weather.
* [[Shire of Hastings]] – Merricks Beach was previously within this former local government area.

==History==
The town was established in the 1910s but was reasonably small until a large boom in the sixties. At that time, many houses were built and new facilities were established.

==Present day==
Today, housing prices have boomed and Merricks Beach has become quite a sought after area. Many new blocks and houses have been built in the area.

==Areas of Merricks Beach==
The Merricks main beach is the main area of Merricks Beach. You can swim at the beach anytime, and at any tide. There aren't many rocks on the main beach, and is a rather calm beach with little waves. The main beach is very popular at summer. On the foreshore is the Merricks Beach Yacht Club, and toilet facilities. Further down, are two tennis courts.

There is a high cliff after the main beach on the eastern side. Great views of Phillip Island, the peninsula and Western Port Bay can be seen from the top of the cliff. This area of Merricks Beach is quite sought after and expensive. In some areas, this stretch of beach can be quite rocky and full of rock pools in the low tide. During high tide, there can be some big waves and is quite popular with surfers.

On the western side, there hasn't been much development and it is mainly a farming area.

==Parks==
The Merricks Beach Foreshore is located behind the beach. It separates the houses from the beach and creates a great area for wildlife. Lots of wildlife can be found there including koalas, possums and many types of birds. The foreshore reserve starts on Cliff Road up on the cliff, and goes down to the yacht club at the main beach. The Merricks Beach Foreshore Committee cares for the foreshore and has regular clean ups and tree planting days.

The Bill Carrol Reserve, known to the local community as "The Snake Farm", is located on Palmers Hill Road. It was established a few years ago and has a wonderful wetland and bird watching area. Picnic tables and new tracks have been added to the small but peaceful park. Lots of flora and fauna can be found here including koalas and possums. There is also the Friends of Bill Carrol Reserve which (like the Foreshore Committee with the foreshore,) cares for the park and does regular maintenance.

==Merricks Beach Yacht Club==
The Merricks Beach Yacht Club is the yacht club on the main beach. It was established many years ago and has been a main part of Merricks Beach for a long time.


==References==
==References==
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{{Coastal townships and localities of Western Port, Victoria}}


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[[Category:Mornington Peninsula]]
[[Category:Mornington Peninsula]]
[[Category:Western Port]]
[[Category:Western Port]]
[[Category:Coastal towns in Victoria (Australia)]]
[[Category:Coastal towns in Victoria (state)]]

Latest revision as of 01:29, 25 July 2024

Merricks Beach
Victoria
Merricks Beach in April
Merricks Beach is located in Melbourne
Merricks Beach
Merricks Beach
Coordinates38°23′53″S 145°06′22″E / 38.398°S 145.106°E / -38.398; 145.106
Population157 (2021 census)[1]
Established1910s
Postcode(s)3926
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Mornington Peninsula
State electorate(s)Hastings
Federal division(s)Flinders
Localities around Merricks Beach:
Point Leo Balnarring Balnarring
Point Leo Merricks Beach Balnarring Beach
Point Leo Western Port Western Port
Merricks Beach

Merricks Beach is a small seaside village on the Mornington Peninsula in Melbourne Victoria, Australia, approximately 66 km (41 mi) south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Shire of Mornington Peninsula local government area. Merricks Beach recorded a population of 157 at the 2021 census.[1]

Merricks Beach is located on the eastern side of the peninsula on Western Port Bay.

See also

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  • Shire of Hastings – Merricks Beach was previously within this former local government area.

References

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  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Merricks Beach (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 12 July 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
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