Pampas, Queensland


Pampas is a locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. At the 2016 Australian Census, Pampas and surrounds recorded a population of 62.

Geography

The locality is positioned between the main channel and north branch of the Condamine River both of which mark boundaries. The Millmerran railway line and Gore Highway pass through Pampas. The Pampas Horrane Road runs north-west to Cecil Plains.

History

Pampas is named because of the extensive coverage kangaroo grass.
The Dry Paddock Provisional School opened on 9 August 1897. In 1909 it became Pampas State School.
The Pampas State School closed on 27 December 1957.

Amenities

Pampas has a Memorial Hall located on the Gore Highway.