City of Merri-bek
<h2 data-block-key="ycean">About the City of Merri-bek</h2><p data-block-key="a92o1"><b>The City of Merri-bek is a dynamic, highly diverse, and fiercely independent municipality located in Melbourne’s inner-north. </b></p><p data-block-key="2ubla">Its proximity is exceptional, extending from just 4 to 14 kilometres north of the Melbourne CBD, with outstanding connectivity via train, tram, and the Merri and Moonee Ponds Creek trails.</p><p data-block-key="e9or6">Merri-bek offers a celebrated, cosmopolitan lifestyle defined by its vibrant cultural mix, strong sense of community, and historical charm. The area is famous for its bustling commercial strips like Sydney Road, Brunswick, which is a hub for dining, shopping, and nightlife. It is home to stunning heritage architecture, an active arts scene, and abundant green spaces running along the Merri Creek. The municipality is highly desirable for those seeking an authentic, inner-city life that blends bohemian culture with established suburban amenity.</p><p data-block-key="c2g5j">The Traditional Owners and true sovereigns of the land now known as Merri-bek are the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People of the Kulin Nation. The name <i>Merri-bek</i> itself means "rocky country" in the Woi-wurrung language.</p><p data-block-key="6mtt8">Merri-bek City Council is the local council for the municipality; <a href="https://www.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/">visit the Merri-bek City Council website</a>to learn more about the latest news, extensive community services, and its commitment to reconciliation and sustainability.</p><p data-block-key="1l767"><b>Ready to discover what each unique area in the City of Merri-bek has to offer? Explore our suburb profiles below to learn more about each suburb, including median prices for sale and rent.</b></p>