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Merredin, Western Australia, Australia – Australia Flag

Current Date And Time In Merredin, Australia

Friday, 14 August 2026
14:26:44 AEST
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 2,851
District: Merredin

📍 Cities Near To Merredin


Find cities, states and countries closest to Merredin in Western Australia, Australia with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Merredin.

📍 Merredin Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Merredin from our regional database:

State / RegionWestern Australia
DistrictMerredin
Total Population2,851
Land Area250.10 km²
Population Density11.40 / km²
Center Latitude-31.4809° N
Center Longitude118.2745° E
Elevation320 m (1,050 ft)
UTC Time Zone+08:00 to +10:30
Population Rank in Western Australia#282 of 555
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Beverley Beverley90 145 78
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Brookton Brookton96 155 84
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bruce Rock Bruce Rock29 46 25
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Corrigin Corrigin63 102 55
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Cunderdin Cunderdin62 100 54
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Goomalling Goomalling86 139 75
West (W)
National Flag Of Kellerberrin Kellerberrin34 55 30
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Narrogin Narrogin119 192 103
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Pingelly Pingelly101 162 88
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Quairading Quairading63 102 55
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Southern Cross Southern Cross64 104 56
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Williams Williams134 216 117
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Wongan Hills Wongan Hills100 162 87
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of York York93 150 81
West-southwest (WSW)

🏳️ States Near To Merredin


States and regions closest to Western Australia (home state of Merredin), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aileu Aileu1,334 2,147 1,159
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ainaro Ainaro1,315 2,116 1,142
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bali Bali1,396 2,246 1,212
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Baucau Baucau1,363 2,194 1,184
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bobonaro Bobonaro1,310 2,109 1,138
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Christmas Island Christmas Island769 1,237 668
East (E)
National Flag Of Cocos Islands Cocos Islands769 1,237 668
East (E)
National Flag Of Cova Lima Cova Lima1,294 2,082 1,123
North (N)
National Flag Of Dili Municipality Dili Municipality1,346 2,166 1,169
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of East Nusa Tenggara East Nusa Tenggara1,314 2,115 1,141
North (N)

🌎 Countries Near To Merredin


Countries bordering or closest to Australia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Merredin's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea1,473 2,370 1,279
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Timor Leste Timor Leste1,251 2,013 1,086
North-northwest (NNW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Merredin. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Western Australia, Australia.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Merredin (You)Western Australia2,851
Bruce RockWestern Australia68446.0SSW
KellerberrinWestern Australia96255.2WSW
CunderdinWestern Australia890100.5WSW
QuairadingWestern Australia635101.9SW
CorriginWestern Australia793102.2SSW
Southern CrossWestern Australia703103.6ENE
GoomallingWestern Australia552139.0W
BeverleyWestern Australia869145.2WSW
YorkWestern Australia2,472149.6WSW
BrooktonWestern Australia754155.1SW

🏆 Western Australia City Rankings

How does Merredin rank within Western Australia? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Merredin appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Perth2,309,338
Mandurah90,306
Bunbury76,452
Geraldton38,595
Baldivis37,697
Albany35,053
Canning Vale34,504
Kwinana30,433
Kalgoorlie29,072
Ellenbrook24,668

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Telfer177,847.90
King Leopold Ranges35,359.80
Marble Bar35,032.90
St George Ranges29,268.50
Newman28,031.20
Meekatharra26,588.70
Nullagine21,884.40
Yalgoo16,996.20
Norseman14,278.30
Laverton11,482.30

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Highgate5,495.00
Wanneroo5,047.08
East Perth3,650.31
Scarborough3,592.86
Glendalough3,462.86
Nollamara3,453.78
Rivervale3,302.12
Tuart Hill3,276.19
Victoria Park3,266.54
Joondanna3,127.33
✈️ Nearest Airport
Perth International Airport
IATA: PER
224 km (139 mi) from Merredin
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Western Australia Cities
Merredin ranks #282 of 555 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Merredin? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Merredin Sits on the Map

Merredin sits inside Western Australia, Australia and ranks #282 of 555 cities in Western Australia by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Merredin to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Merredin outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Merredin and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Merredin against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Western Australia city rankings

🌎 Beyond Merredin: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Merredin and the countries closest to Merredin by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Australia. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Australia And Oceania.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Merredin, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Merredin at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Merredin

If you're stringing together stops in Western Australia, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Merredin — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Merredin MapView the Merredin map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Merredin Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Western Australia OverviewExplore the Western Australia state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Australia Country DataGet complete Australia data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Merredin

Which cities are closest to Merredin?

See the Cities Near To Merredin table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Western Australia by population and density.

How is the distance from Merredin to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Merredin and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Merredin map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Merredin will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Merredin to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Merredin?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Merredin. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Western Australia city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Merredin compare in size to the cities near it?

Merredin ranks #282 of 555 cities in Western Australia by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Merredin?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Merredin is Perth International Airport (PER), about 224 km (139 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.