He later changed it to Strathmerton from 'Merton', the name of his family home in Scotland, and 'strath', a Gaelic word meaning 'valley'.

In 1888 on the arrival of the railway a Strathmerton Township Post Office opened near the station.

Other than a few small businesses, the only industries of note are the large Bega Cheese factory and the Booth Transport Milk Transfer Depot.

There are several beaches and camping spots just to the north of Strathmerton along the Murray River in and adjacent to the Barmah State Forest.

The Strathmerton Lawn Bowls Club is a popular social and recreational focal point for locals and visitors.