Mernda

Suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaSuburb in Victoria, AustraliaMerndaSuburbBridge Inn Hotel, built in 1869MerndaInteractive map of MerndaCoordinates: 37°36′32″S 145°05′35″E / 37.609°S 145.093°E / -37.609; 145.093CountryAustraliaStateVictoriaCityMelbourneLGACity of WhittleseaLocation 26 km (16 mi) from Melbourne 10 km (6.2 mi) from Hurstbridge Government • State electorateYan Yean • Federal divisionMcEwenElevation169 m (554 ft)Population • Total23,369 (2021 census)Postcode3754 Suburbs around Mernda Yan Yean Wollert Mernda Doreen Epping South Morang Yarrambat Mernda is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 26 km north-east of Melbourne's central business district, located within the City of Whittlesea local government area. Mernda recorded a population of 23,369 at the 2021 census. History The first structure by European settlers was built in 1841 and bore the title of The Bridge Inn. That same year a small flour mill was built on the Plenty River. These town enterprises provided the nucleus of a village which was initially known as Morang. The Post Office opened on 19 February 1875 as Yan Yean. Situated near the Yan Yean Reservoir and Yan Yean,