Merton
VIC 3715 • Victoria
About Merton
Merton is a small rural locality in north-east Victoria, situated along the Maroondah Highway approximately 20 minutes from Mansfield, 30 minutes from Yea, and just under two hours from the Melbourne CBD. The locality lies within the Mansfield Shire in the foothills of Victoria's High Country, in the state electorate of Eildon. Spread across nearly 120 square kilometres of pastoral and agricultural land, Merton had a population of 216 residents at the 2021 Census, with dwellings scattered across a largely farming landscape.
Merton offers a peaceful rural lifestyle in the scenic High Country foothills, surrounded by pastoral farmland, timber country, and natural bushland. Mansfield, the nearest major service town, provides supermarkets, schools, a hospital, and access to the famous Mount Buller ski resort (approximately one hour away). Yea offers additional retail and community facilities to the south. The Maroondah Highway makes Melbourne accessible for longer trips, and the area attracts hobby farmers, retirees, and those seeking a quieter lifestyle within reach of both alpine country and the Yarra Valley wine region.
Merton falls under postcode 3715 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Eildon (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional coach services — Mansfield / Yea Approx 20–30 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Maroondah Highway provides main road access; Mansfield is the nearest service town at 20 min
Scattered rural locality with no local commercial centre; all services require driving to Mansfield or Yea
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.