Royston, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids RoystonQueensland |
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 Royston
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 346 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 18.02/km2 (46.7/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4515 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 19.2 km2 (7.4 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Somerset Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Nanango | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Blair | ||||||||||||||
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Royston is a small rural area in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Somerset Region. A "locality" is like a small district or neighborhood, often in the countryside. In 2021 census, about 346 people lived in Royston.
Exploring Royston's Land
Royston is a place with interesting natural features. The D'Aguilar Highway runs through the southern part of the area. This highway helps people travel through the region.
The Stanley River forms the southern edge of Royston. Rivers are important for wildlife and often for farming. To the north, you'll find the lower hills of the Conondale Range. These ranges are large groups of mountains or hills.
Royston's Past
The name "Royston" comes from an old railway station. This station was named after a large property owned by a farmer named William Butler. A "grazier" is someone who raises livestock, like cattle or sheep, on a large farm.
Who Lives in Royston?
The number of people living in Royston has changed a little over the years.
- In 2011 census, there were 320 people.
- By 2016 census, the population grew slightly to 336 people.
- In the most recent count from 2021 census, 346 people called Royston home.
Learning in Royston
There are no schools directly in Royston itself. However, students can easily travel to nearby towns for their education.
- For primary school, children can go to Kilcoy State School in Kilcoy or Mount Kilcoy State School in Mount Kilcoy.
- Older students attend Kilcoy State High School, also located in Kilcoy.
