South Johnstone, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids South Johnstone Queensland
South Johnstone Innisfail, circa 1938
South Johnstone Location in Queensland
Population	413 (2016 census)
• Density	103.3/km2 (268/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4859
Area	4.0 km2 (1.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	1,614 km (1,003 mi) NW of Brisbane 98 km (61 mi) S of Cairns 10 km (6 mi) SW of Innisfail
LGA(s)	Cassowary Coast Region
State electorate(s)	Hill
Federal Division(s)	Kennedy
Localities around South Johnstone: Currajah Currajah Boogan No 6 Branch South Johnstone Boogan Camp Creek Camp Creek Boogan

South Johnstone is a rural town and locality in the Cassowary Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, South Johnstone had a population of 413 people.

History

The town was called Basilisk until 1954, when it was officially renamed South Johnstone after the South Johnstone River. The river was named by George Elphinstone Dalrymple in honour of Robert Johnstone who accompanied him on an expedition in 1873.

Heritage listings

South Johnstone has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

• 26 Hynes Street: St Saviour's Anglican Church

Education

South Johnstone State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at East Avenue (17°35′36″S 146°00′00″E / 17.5934°S 145.9999°E / -17.5934; 145.9999 (South Johnstone State School)). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 31 students with 3 teachers and 6 non-teaching staff (3 full-time equivalent).

St Rita's School is a Catholic primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 8 Green Street (17°35′56″S 145°59′47″E / 17.5988°S 145.9963°E / -17.5988; 145.9963 (St Rita's School)). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 117 students with 15 teachers (10 full-time equivalent) and 13 non-teaching staff (5 full-time equivalent).