North Johnstone, Queensland

North Johnstone is a rural locality in the Tablelands Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, North Johnstone had a population of 67 people.[1]

North Johnstone
North Johnstone is located in Queensland
North Johnstone
North Johnstone
Map
Interactive map of North Johnstone
Coordinates: 17°20′02″S 145°39′47″E / 17.3338°S 145.6630°E / -17.3338; 145.6630 (North Johnstone (centre of locality))
CountryAustralia
StateQueensland
LGA
Location
Government
  State electorate
  Federal division
Area
  Total
11.4 km2 (4.4 sq mi)
Population
  Total67 (2021 census)[1]
  Density5.88/km2 (15.22/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+10:00 (AEST)
Postcode
4885
Suburbs around North Johnstone
Lake Eacham Lake Eacham Butchers Creek
Malanda North Johnstone Butchers Creek
Malanda Glen Allyn Butchers Creek

Geography

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North Johnstone is on the Atherton Tableland and is north of the Johnstone River, which may be the origin of its name.[3]

The predominant land use is grazing on native vegetation.[3]

Demographics

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In the 2016 census, North Johnstone had a population of 77 people.[4]

In the 2021 census, North Johnstone had a population of 67 people.[1]

Education

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There are no schools in North Johnstone. The nearest government primary school is Butchers Creek State School in neighbouring Butchers Creek to the south-east. The nearest government secondary school is Malanda State High School in Malanda to the south-west.[5]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "North Johnstone (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. "North Johnstone – locality in Tablelands Region (entry 48813)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  3. 1 2 "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  4. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "North Johnstone (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  5. "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 26 December 2024.