Mernda is a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, located in the City of Whittlesea. It is located approximately 25km north-east of the Melbourne CBD. The suburb is bounded by the Plenty River to the west, Yan Yean Road to the north, Bridge Inn Road to the east and the Plenty Gorge Parklands to the south. Mernda is a rapidly growing suburb, with a population of over 10,000 people. The suburb is home to a variety of amenities, including a shopping centre, schools, parks, and a range of recreational activities.