Merthyr is a former suburb of the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
[1] The area takes its name from the residence Merthyr of Queensland Premier Samuel Griffith in Llewellyn Street overlooking the Brisbane River.
He named the house after his birthplace, which was Merthyr Tydfil in Wales.
[3] It is the northside terminus of Tranlink Bus route 196, Fairfield Gardens to City to New Farm (Merthyr).
It is also served by route 199, West End to City to New Farm (Teneriffe Ferry).