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Queensland · Postcode 4859
South Johnstone postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 1313 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
South Johnstone at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where South Johnstone ranks: SEIFA decile 1 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
South Johnstone vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | South Johnstone | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,125 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $240 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $867 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 44 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ≈QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
South Johnstone is a locality 1313 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4859. It falls within the Cairns region. The local government area is Cassowary Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, South Johnstone has a population of 456 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $1,125, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. The Indigenous population is 84 (18.4% of residents).
Housing in South Johnstone includes a median weekly rent of $240, median monthly mortgage repayment of $867, with 168 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 75.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, South Johnstone scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in South Johnstone include St Rita's School and South Johnstone State School.
South Johnstone is part of the Innisfail - Cassowary Coast statistical area in Queensland.
South Johnstone details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4859 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 456 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,125/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $562/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $240 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $867 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 4.0 km² |
| Population Density | 114/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 168 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 84 (18.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -17.5964553 |
| Longitude | 145.9943465 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1313 km |
| Region (SA4) | Cairns |
| Area (SA3) | Innisfail - Cassowary Coast |
| Local Government | Cassowary Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Kennedy |
| State Electorate | Hill |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 80 (17.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 42 (9.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 107 (23.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 154 (33.8%) |
| 65+ years | 79 (17.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 56 (12.3%) |
| Asthma | 40 (8.8%) |
| Diabetes | 24 (5.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 21 (4.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 13 (2.9%) |
| Cancer | 10 (2.2%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 9 (5.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 61 (36.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 60 (36.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 36 (21.7%) |
Schools in South Johnstone
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in South Johnstone. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.