What is Mernda known for?

The name Mernda is derived from an Aboriginal word thought to mean earth. When Mernda was named in 1913 it had a school, a Catholic church (1888), a Methodist church (1888), a store, a railway station and a mechanics’ institute (1888)….Mernda.

When was Mernda established?

1853
Mernda Primary School No. 0488 was first established in 1853 on Plenty Road just south of Bridge Inn Road. Originally named ‘Plenty State School’, it was renamed to Mernda Primary School in 1913 in line with a change in suburb name.

How many people in Mernda?

16,458 people
In the 2016 Census, there were 16,458 people in Mernda (State Suburbs). Of these 48.6% were male and 51.4% were female. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people made up 1.3% of the population. The median age of people in Mernda (State Suburbs) was 31 years.

Is Mernda rural?

The remaining part of the suburb of Mernda is located in the Rural Balance Precinct. The remaining parts of the suburb of South Morang are located in the Epping North – Wollert, Rural Balance and South Morang Precincts.

How did Mernda get its name?

It was in 1913 that the locality was renamed Mernda, which was derived from a Woiwurrung (Wurundjeri) word meaning earth. In 1913, Mernda contained a school, a Methodist church, a Catholic church, a bakery/store, a railway station and a mechanics’ institute, as well as the Bridge Inn Hotel.

Is Doreen a safe place to live?

Doreen is beautiful and peaceful suburb to live. It’s friendly atmosphere and nice walk paths. Close to all amenities, improved roads, new train line, schools, bunnings, shops.

Is wollert safe?

suburb is safe and I can say that the wollert is really making a huge progress. With the extension of cragieburn highway with having dedicated bus lanes and extra parking space in station has made a lot of progress. The people are professionals! very well educated, polite.

Why is whittlesea called Whittlesea?

The Post Office opened on 1 September 1853 as Plenty and was renamed Whittlesea in 1864. The town may have been named after Whittlesey, in England. When the original railway was in operation Whittlesea had a large logging trade, taking the timber from Kinglake, Whittlesea region toward greater Melbourne for milling.

Is wollert rural?

Wollert, a rural locality, is 25 km north-west of central Melbourne. Its western and eastern boundaries are the Merri and Darebin Creeks. Suburban Epping is on its southern boundary and rural Donnybrook is to its north.

Is bundoora rural?

About 70 per cent of the City is rural area, with the other 30 per cent being urban area, comprising houses, shops and factories. Our urban area includes: Bundoora (split with the City of Darebin and City of Banyule)

What is the development plan for Mernda Town Centre?

The Mernda Town Centre North East Precinct Development Plan (the Development Plan) provides a framework for the development of land in the north-east precinct of the Mernda Town Centre.

What is the history of the town of Mernda?

– The Uniting and Catholic Churches. – The old Mernda Railway Station platform which once connected to the current day South Morang line and went all the way to Whittlesea. – The Mernda Football club, nicknamed the Demons, which has won 18 premierships over its rich 100 year history.

What’s the population of Mernda, Victoria, Australia?

Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word mernda. Mernda is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 29 km north-east of Melbourne’s central business district. Its local government area is the City of Whittlesea. At the 2016 Census, Mernda had a population of 16,458.

Why is the Bridge Inn in Mernda so popular?

A local favourite, The Bridge Inn was founded with the idea of being a meeting place at the centre of the community. Somewhere for families, mates and everything in between to catch up over a drink or a delicious meal.