Merryvale is a rural
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In the , Merryvale had a population of 32 people.
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Geography
Merryvale is a predominantly agricultural area.
History
Merryvale Provisional School opened on 10 September 1894. It closed in 1904 due to low enrolment, and was relocated 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.
Demographics
At the , Merryvale had a population of 22, in nine households.
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
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to the north-east.
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Further reading
* — includes Franklyn Vale State School, Hidden Vale State School, and Mount Mort State School
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