Wycombe, Queensland

Wycombe
Queensland
Wycombe
Coordinates 27°30′37″S 148°36′54″E / 27.5102°S 148.615°E / -27.5102; 148.615Coordinates: 27°30′37″S 148°36′54″E / 27.5102°S 148.615°E / -27.5102; 148.615
Postcode(s) 4455
Area 1,104.2 km2 (426.3 sq mi)
LGA(s) Maranoa Region
State electorate(s) Warrego
Federal Division(s) Maranoa
Suburbs around Wycombe:
Begonia Ballaroo Ballaroo
Begonia Wycombe Wellesley
St George St George St George

Wycombe is a locality in the Maranoa Region, Queensland, Australia.[1]

History

The locality name derives from a pastoral run name, named by pastoralist William Beckett after his birthplace in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Wycombe - locality in Maranoa Region (entry 47471)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
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