Merryvale, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Merryvale Queensland
Fields along Mount Walker West Road, 2015
Merryvale Location in Queensland
Population	32 (2021 census)
• Density	3.27/km2 (8.5/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

Merryvale is a small country area in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Scenic Rim Region. In 2021, only 32 people lived there.

What is Merryvale Like?

Merryvale is mostly farmland. People here often grow crops or raise animals.

A Look Back: Merryvale's School

Merryvale once had its own school! It was called Merryvale Provisional School. It first opened way back on September 10, 1894.

But it didn't stay open for long. It closed in 1904 because not enough students attended. The school building was then moved and reopened in 1906 as Franklyn Vale Provisional School. It closed again in 1915.

In 1922, the school building was moved back to Merryvale. It reopened as Merryvale State School. The school celebrated its 50th birthday in 1947. It closed for good in 1961.

Who Lives in Merryvale?

In 2016, 22 people lived in Merryvale. There were nine households. About 52% of the people were male and 48% were female. The average age was 34 years old.

By 2021, the population of Merryvale had grown to 32 people.

Where Do Kids Go to School?

There are no schools right in Merryvale today. The closest primary school is Warrill View State School. It is located to the east in Warrill View.

For high school, students would go to Rosewood State High School. This school is to the north-east in Rosewood.