Population 411 (2011 census) LGA(s) Cassowary Coast Region South Johnstone Boogan Federal division Division of Kennedy | Postcode(s) 4859 State electorate(s) Mulgrave Postal code 4859 | |
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Location 1,614 km (1,003 mi) NW of Brisbane
98 km (61 mi) S of Cairns
10 km (6 mi) SW of Innisfail Weather 33°C, Wind W at 13 km/h, 50% Humidity | ||
South Johnstone is a small town in north Queensland, Australia. It is approximately 10 kilometres (6 mi) south-west of Innisfail and is within the local government area of the Cassowary Coast Region. At the 2011 census, South Johnstone had a population of 411.
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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:
References
South Johnstone, Queensland Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA