Merryvale is a rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Merryvale had a population of 22 people.[1]

Merryvale Queensland
Fields along Mount Walker West Road, 2015
Merryvale
Coordinates	27.7972°S 152.4838°E / -27.7972; 152.4838 (Merryvale (centre of locality))
Population	22 (2016 census)[1]
• Density	2.24/km2 (5.81/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4340
Area	9.8 km2 (3.8 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	42.5 km (26 mi) SW of Ipswich 49.8 km (31 mi) NW of Boonah 80.3 km (50 mi) NW of Beaudesert 82.1 km (51 mi) SW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	Scenic Rim Region
State electorate(s)	Scenic Rim
Federal division(s)	Wright
Suburbs around Merryvale: Mount Mort Mount Walker West Mount Walker West Mount Mort Merryvale Mount Walker West Rosevale Rosevale Rosevale

Geography

Merryvale is a predominantly agricultural area.[3]

History

Merryvale Provisional School opened on 10 September 1894. It closed in 1904 due to low enrolment, and reopened on 5 March 1906 as Franklyn Vale Provisional School. On 1 January 1909, it became Franklyn Vale Provisional School, but again closed in 1915 due to low attendance. In 1922, it was moved back to Merryvale, reopening on 15 May 1922 as Merryvale State School. It celebrated its 50th jubilee on 7 August 1947.[4] It closed again in 1950, reopened, then finally closed in 1961.[5]

At the 2016 census, Merryvale had a population of 22, in nine households.[1] Its male/female populations were 52.0% and 48.0%, respectively, with a median age of 34, four years below the national average.[1]

Education

There are no schools in Merryvale. The nearest government primary school is Warrill View State School in Warrill View to the east. The nearest government secondary school is Rosewood State High School in Rosewood to the north-east.[3]

References

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