Merryvale, Queensland


Merryvale is a rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. In the, Merryvale had a population of 22 people.

Geography

Merryvale is located in the upper Bremer River valley and its main land use is agriculture.

History

Merryvale Provisional School opened on 10 September 1894 and closed on 1904 due to low student numbers. The school was moved and reopened on 5 Mar 1906 as Franklyn Vale Provisional School. On 1 January 1909 became Franklyn Vale Provisional School but then closed in 1915 due to low student numbers. In 1922 the school was moved back to Merryvale, re-opening on 15 May 1922 as Merryvale State School. It held its 50th jubilee celebrations on 7 August 1947. It closed in 1950 but then reopened to finally close in 1961.

Demographics

Merryvale has a population of 22 at the. The locality contains 9 households, in which 52.0% of the population are males and 48.0% of the population are females with a median age of 34, 4 years below the national average. The average weekly household income is $0, $1,438 below the national average.