Merryvale, Queensland

Merryvale
Queensland

Fields along Mount Walker West Road, 2015
Merryvale
Coordinates 27°46′47″S 152°29′3″E / 27.77972°S 152.48417°E / -27.77972; 152.48417Coordinates: 27°46′47″S 152°29′3″E / 27.77972°S 152.48417°E / -27.77972; 152.48417
Population 268 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 4340
LGA(s) Scenic Rim Region
State electorate(s) Beaudesert
Federal Division(s) Wright
Suburbs around Merryvale:
Mount Mort Mount Walker West Mount Walker West
Mount Mort Merryvale Mount Walker West
Mount Mort Rosevale Rosevale

Merryvale is a locality in the Scenic Rim Region local government area of South East Queensland, Australia. Merryvale is located in the upper Bremer River valley and its main land use is agriculture. The population of the locality is low, a minor portion of the larger census area of Rosevale, which has a population of 268.[1]

A small school was once located in Merryvale.[2] Merryvale State School held its 50th jubilee celebrations on 7 August 1947.[2] The school was moved to nearby Franklyn Vale and then returned sometime later.

References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Rosevale (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Merryvale State School Jubilee Celebrations.". Queensland Times (Ipswich) (Qld. : 1909 - 1954). Ipswich) (Qld.: National Library of Australia. 7 August 1947. p. 6 Edition: DAILY. Retrieved 29 March 2015.


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