Ramsay, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ramsay Queensland
Ramsay Location in Queensland
Population	369 (2021 census)
• Density	5.566/km2 (14.42/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4352
Area	66.3 km2 (25.6 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)	Toowoomba Region
State electorate(s)	Condamine
Federal Division(s)	Groom
Suburbs around Ramsay: Hodgson Vale Preston Rockmount Cambooya Ramsay Fordsdale East Greenmount Budgee West Haldon

Ramsay is a small country area, also known as a locality, located in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland, Australia. In 2021, about 369 people lived in Ramsay.

Exploring Ramsay's Geography

The famous Great Dividing Range, a long chain of mountains, runs right through Ramsay. It enters from the north, near Preston, and leaves towards the south-east, near Budgee and West Haldon.

Mountain Peaks in Ramsay

The eastern part of Ramsay is quite mountainous, with several named peaks:

• Darling Point (634 meters high)
• Hay Peak (736 meters high)
• Mount Allen (639 meters high)
• Mount Boodgee (574 meters high)
• Mount Neale (684 meters high)
• Mount Prosper (721 meters high)
• Paddy Point (664 meters high)
• Prosperity Point (647 meters high)

Water Flow and Land Use

The Great Dividing Range acts like a giant natural wall, called a watershed, in Ramsay. Creeks that start on the eastern side of the range flow towards the Coral Sea. On the other hand, creeks that begin on the western side eventually join the Condamine River. This river is part of the much larger Murray-Darling drainage basin.

The land to the west of the range is still hilly but generally flatter and lower, about 500 meters above sea level. In the eastern part of Ramsay, the land is mostly used for grazing animals on natural grasslands. In the west, the land is used for both grazing and growing crops, especially near the creeks.

A Look at Ramsay's History

Ramsay is named after Robert Ramsay. He was a pastoralist, meaning he owned large areas of land for raising livestock, and also a politician. He owned part of the Eton Vale station and leased other large properties. Robert Ramsay was a member of both the Queensland Legislative Assembly and the Queensland Legislative Council, which are parts of the state government.

Ramsay State School, a local primary school, first opened its doors on 3 October 1881.

Ramsay's Population Over Time

The number of people living in Ramsay has slowly grown over the years:

• In 2011, Ramsay had 310 residents.
• By 2016, the population increased to 348 people.
• In 2021, the population reached 369 people.

Economy and Homesteads

Ramsay's economy mainly involves farming and grazing. There are several large farmhouses, known as homesteads, located in the area. These include:

• Alpine Grange
• Arinya
• Laughma
• Mount Prosper
• Mountain View
• Orourkes House
• Venvale

Education in Ramsay

Ramsay State School is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It is located at 173 Ramsay School Road. In 2018, the school had 46 students and a team of teachers and staff.

Ramsay does not have any high schools. Students who want to attend secondary school usually travel to nearby towns. The closest government high schools are Centenary Heights State High School in Centenary Heights and Harristown State High School in Harristown, both suburbs of Toowoomba to the north. Another option is Clifton State High School in Clifton to the south.