Tarampa facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tarampa Queensland
Tarampa Hotel, 2014
Tarampa Location in Queensland
Population	287 (2021 census)
• Density	23.52/km2 (60.9/sq mi)
Established	1847
Postcode(s)	4311
Area	12.2 km2 (4.7 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)	Somerset Region
State electorate(s)	Lockyer
Federal Division(s)	Blair
Suburbs around Tarampa: Brightview Lowood Lowood Brightview Tarampa Glamorgan Vale Brightview Coolana Coolana

Tarampa is a small country area in the Somerset Region of Queensland, Australia. In 2021, about 287 people lived in Tarampa.

History of Tarampa

How Tarampa Got Its Name

Tarampa got its name from a large farm area called a 'pastoral run'. This farm was named in 1847 by a farmer named Charles Cameron. The name 'Tarampa' comes from the Yuggera language. It means wild lime tree.

Early Land Use and School

In 1877, a big piece of land (about 2240 acres) was taken from the Tarampa farm. This land was then offered for people to buy and settle on.

Tarampa Provisional School first opened on April 1, 1880. It later became Tarampa State School on July 1, 1886.

Tarampa During World War II

During World War II, a military airfield was built near Tarampa. It was called Lowood. From March to May 1942, the United States Army Air Forces used this airfield. They had fighter planes called P-39 Airacobras there. The airfield is no longer there, but a small memorial marks its old spot.

Lowood Circuit Race Track

The old airfield site later became a race track called the Lowood Circuit. This track even hosted the 1960 Australian Grand Prix, a very important car race. The race track has since closed down. The land has been used for other things. You can still see parts of the old runway from above.

People Living in Tarampa

Tarampa is a small community. In 2011, 325 people lived there. By 2016, the population was 289 people. In the most recent count in 2021, 287 people lived in Tarampa.

Special Places in Tarampa

Tarampa has some places that are important to its history. These are called heritage-listed sites.

• 18 Manthey Road: This is where the Tarampa State School is located.

Education in Tarampa

Tarampa State School, 2014

Tarampa State School is a government primary school. It teaches students from Prep (the first year of school) to Year 6. Boys and girls can attend this school. It is located at 18 Manthey Road. In 2017, the school had 87 students. There were 7 teachers and 6 other staff members working there.