Merrijig, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Merrijig is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 721. Elevation: 1,503 ft (458 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

721 Population
1,503 ft Elevation 458 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
50.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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People

Population721

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain50.0 in/yr
Elevation1,503 ft (458 m)
Population721
Elevation1,503 ft (458 m)
Coordinates-37.1000°, 146.2500°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation50.0 inches (1,270 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Merrijig

Merrijig is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 721. The city sits at an elevation of 1,503 feet (458 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Merrijig experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,503 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 42°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below Australia avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)

Geography

Elevation1,503 ft (458 m)
Coordinates37.1000°S, 146.2500°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
32% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 134 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 143 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 37 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 132 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 38 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 88 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 40 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 134 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 116 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 108 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 81 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 145 km
Dec 16, 2001 8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia M3.4 75 km
May 21, 1994 5 km N of Jindera, Australia M3.4 145 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 147 km
Jan 20, 2005 16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia M3.3 88 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 148 km
Jun 22, 2013 24 km SE of Benalla, Australia M3.2 43 km
Jan 25, 2003 2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia M3.2 142 km
Nov 22, 1991 5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia M3.1 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
February 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
March 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
May 49°F (10°C) 4.9 in
June 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in
July 42°F (5°C) 6.2 in Coldest
August 44°F (6°C) 6.6 in Wettest
September 47°F (8°C) 5.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.6 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
December 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in

Merrijig has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 42°F in July to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.6") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Merrijig

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Merrijig Primary School - - - -
Geelong Grammar School Timbertop Campus - - - -
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Museums in Merrijig

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
National Alpine Museum of Australia

Libraries in Merrijig

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mansfield Library0.0

Hotels in Merrijig

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Merrijig Motor Inn Resort

Restaurants in Merrijig

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Merrijig Motor Inn Resort
Peaks Bar & Restaurant

Theatres in Merrijig

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Amphitheatre

Breweries in Merrijig

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Social Bandit Brewing Company

Ski Resorts Near Merrijig

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Buller 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Merrijig

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Benalla AirportBLNMedium Airport
Wangaratta AirportWGTMedium Airport
Baddaginnie (Earlston) Airport-Small Airport
Beechworth Airstrip-Small Airport
Delatite Airstrip-Small Airport
Eildon Weir Airport-Small Airport
Euroa Aerodrome-Small Airport
Everton (Tarrawingee) Airport-Small Airport
Mansfield Airport-Small Airport
Merton Airport-Small Airport
Milawa (Brown Brothers) Airport-Small Airport
Porepunkah AirportMBFSmall Airport
Snowy Range Airfield-Small Airport
Strathbogie Airport-Small Airport
Taggerty Airport-Small Airport
Violet Town Airfield-Small Airport
Yea Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Merrijig

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Timbertop Chapel

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Waterfalls
2
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Waterfalls Near Merrijig

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Merrijig.

Name Description
Paradise Falls
Rhyolite Falls

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Merrijig has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 50.0 inches.

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