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VIC · Mornington Peninsula Council

Merricks, VIC, 3916

Current weather

13.8°CModerate drizzle

77% humidity · 26 km/h wind · 15.4° / 10.8° today · 4.5 mm rain

Suburb snapshot

Merricks is a small locality in the Mornington Peninsula area, home to around 184 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-67%), roughly 10.9 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
184
Median age
57
Median household income / week
$2,750
Dwelling vacancy
27.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
29 of 107
Median monthly mortgage
$3,500
Employment rate
56.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
2
Against the person
0
Against property
2
Rate per 1,000 residents
10.9
State safety percentile
4.3th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-66.7%

Most common offence types

  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary1
  • B49 Other Theft1

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Point Leo Rd/Frankston-Flinders Rd
  • Thompsons Lane/Frankston-Flinders Rd

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

22 planning-related records

2021· 6 proposals

  • August 2021

  • DEVELOP AN OUTBUILDING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    3530 FRANKSTON-FLINDERS ROAD MERRICKS 3916Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A SHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    11 THOMPSONS LANE MERRICKS 3916Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A DECK
    90 THOMPSONS LANE MERRICKS 3916In progress

  • July 2021

  • DEVELOP A SHED
    10 MERRICKS BEACH ROAD MERRICKS 3916Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS, THE REMOVAL OF NATIVE VEGETATION AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    PENMOR MERRICKS 3916Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • DWELLING ADDITIONS, CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SWIMMING POOL AND FENCE
    77 Stanleys RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 16 proposals

  • December 2020

  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS, GARAGE ADDITIONS, A SHED AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    35 Stanleys RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • WITHDRAWN - DUPLICATE
    35 Stanleys RoadWithdrawn

  • October 2020

  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REPLACEMENT DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    29 Stanleys RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • TEMPORARY RED LINE AREA TO RESPOND TO COVID OUTDOOR DINING REQUIREMENTS
    3458 Frankston-Flinders RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    6 Springfield RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • CARPORT AND PERGOLA
    19 Yal Yal RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    3380 Frankston-Flinders RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A SHED
    25 Thompsons LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • THE REMOVAL OF VEGETATION (5 TREES) AND ALTERATION OF A CROSSOVER TO A ROAD ZONE CATEGORY 1 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    3380 Frankston-Flinders RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SHED AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    3375 Frankston-Flinders RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • USE OF THE LAND AS A POULTRY FARM, DEVELOPMENT OF BUILDINGS AND WORKS, ALTER ACCESS TO A ROAD IN A ROAD ZONE CATEGORY 1, INSTALLATION OF SIGNAGE AND REMOVAL OF VEGETATION GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    3590 Frankston-Flinders RoadNOD issued by a delegate

  • April 2020

  • DEVELOP A REPLACEMENT DWELLING, OUTBUILDING, ALTER ACCESS TO A ROAD ZONE CATEGORY 1 AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    3530 Frankston-Flinders RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    3385 Frankston-Flinders RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • VEGETATION REMOVAL
    40 Merricks Beach RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • POULTRY FARM
    3590 Frankston-Flinders RoadWithdrawn
  • Construction of dam on property at 35 Stanleys Road Merricks
    35 Stanleys RoadLapsed

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

8 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Merricks General Wine StoreCafe

    3460 Frankston-Flinders Road

  • Merricks Pony ClubHorse Riding
  • Merricks Saddle ClubHorse Riding
  • Peninsula Quarter Horse AssociationHorse Riding
  • Picnic Table (2)
  • Waste Basket
  • Merricks General Wine Store - Elgee Park WinesWinery

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • KOONOONANH0695

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
Parks (OSM)
0

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Recent changes

  • KOONOONAheritageNH0695
  • CARPORT AND PERGOLAplanning19 Yal Yal RoadLodged 28 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of dam on property at 35 Stanleys Road Merricksplanning35 Stanleys RoadLodged 18 Feb 2020 · Lapsed
  • DEVELOP A REPLACEMENT DWELLING, OUTBUILDING, ALTER ACCESS TO A ROAD ZONE CATEGORY 1 AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANSplanning3530 Frankston-Flinders RoadLodged 21 Apr 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOP A SHEDplanning10 MERRICKS BEACH ROAD MERRICKS 3916Lodged 15 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOP AN OUTBUILDING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANSplanning3530 FRANKSTON-FLINDERS ROAD MERRICKS 3916Lodged 24 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A DECKplanning90 THOMPSONS LANE MERRICKS 3916Lodged 05 Aug 2021 · In progress
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A SHEDplanning25 Thompsons LaneLodged 06 Jul 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A SHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANSplanning11 THOMPSONS LANE MERRICKS 3916Lodged 13 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DWELLING ADDITIONS, CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SWIMMING POOL AND FENCEplanning77 Stanleys RoadLodged 24 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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