South Johnstone QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for South Johnstone, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of South Johnstone QLD is 456 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in South Johnstone is $562 per week ($29,224 per year). Median rent in South Johnstone is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). South Johnstone has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. South Johnstone has a population density of 113.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in South Johnstone is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Johnstone is $867.

There were 336 recorded offences in South Johnstone in 2025-26, a rate of 737 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was fraud (116 offences).

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South Johnstone Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

South Johnstone Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$562/wk
$29,224 per year
#7578 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$240/wk
$1,040 per month
#6627 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$867/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

South Johnstone Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (231) Female 48.9% (221)

Population Density

113.9
people per km²
456 people · 4.0 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,437
Family income/wk

South Johnstone Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

South Johnstone Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
57.1% 68 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
42.9% 51 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

South Johnstone Country of Birth

Australia
95.9%
England
2.6%
Germany
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

South Johnstone Religion

No Religion
39.7%
Catholic
23.2%
Not stated
18.4%
Anglican
10.2%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.1%
Hinduism
1.9%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
1.7%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

South Johnstone Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
41.7%
Year 12 or equivalent
41.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

South Johnstone Languages Spoken at Home

German
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

South Johnstone Employment

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Employed full-time
34.0% 105 people
Employed part-time
19.4% 60 people
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Unemployed
3.9% 12 people
🏠
Not in labour force
42.7% 132 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

South Johnstone Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
66.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.8%
Bachelor Degree
14.5%
Certificate I/II
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

South Johnstone Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
22.6%
Community & Personal Service
17.0%
Labourers
14.2%
Professionals
14.2%
Managers
12.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.5%
Sales Workers
6.6%
Clerical & Administrative
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

South Johnstone Field of Study

Engineering
26.4%
Management & Commerce
17.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
16.5%
Education
13.2%
Architecture & Building
11.0%
Health
7.7%
Society & Culture
4.4%
Agriculture & Environment
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

South Johnstone Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

South Johnstone Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
2.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
16.6%
$500-$649/wk
8.3%
$650-$799/wk
4.8%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.1%
$4,000+/wk
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

South Johnstone Marital Status

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Married
35.1% 129
↔️
Separated
3.3% 12
📋
Divorced
9.5% 35
🕊️
Widowed
6.3% 23
👤
Never married
45.9% 169

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

South Johnstone Ancestry

Australian
26.6%
English
24.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
11.4%
Italian
8.4%
Irish
7.5%
Other
7.3%
Scottish
5.4%
German
4.7%
Dutch
1.7%
New Zealander
1.0%
Chinese
0.7%
Indian
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

South Johnstone School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
36.1%
Secondary — Government
32.8%
Primary — Catholic
14.8%
Vocational Education
11.5%
Pre-school
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

South Johnstone Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.1% 46
No need for assistance
93.9% 711

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

South Johnstone Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
17.4% 56
Not a volunteer
82.6% 265

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

South Johnstone Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.8%
$300-$449/mo
5.9%
$450-$599/mo
7.8%
$600-$799/mo
17.6%
$800-$999/mo
19.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
19.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
11.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

South Johnstone How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.0%
Car (passenger)
10.6%
Did not go to work
6.8%
Walked only
3.1%
Truck
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

South Johnstone Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.4%
1 vehicle
36.7%
2 vehicles
36.1%
3 vehicles
15.7%
4+ vehicles
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

South Johnstone Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.5%
2 bedrooms
25.2%
3 bedrooms
49.1%
4 bedrooms
17.8%
5 bedrooms
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

South Johnstone Population Mobility

9.7%
moved in the last year
31.3%
moved in the last 5 years
5.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

South Johnstone Indigenous Population

20.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
160
Indigenous residents
641
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

South Johnstone Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
35
Arthritis
25
Diabetes
17
Asthma
16
Heart disease
14
Lung condition
14
Cancer
6
Kidney disease
4
Stroke
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

South Johnstone Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.7%
$1-$149/wk
6.6%
$150-$299/wk
7.7%
$300-$399/wk
9.3%
$400-$499/wk
8.1%
$500-$649/wk
4.6%
$650-$799/wk
7.3%
$800-$999/wk
12.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.9%
$3,500+/wk
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

South Johnstone Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
37.8%
Couple — no children
31.8%
Couple — no children under 15
12.0%
One parent — no children under 15
9.4%
One parent — children under 15
9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

South Johnstone Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.4% 14
👤
Never served
95.6% 303

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

South Johnstone Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
12.6% 40
Did not provide
87.4% 277

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

South Johnstone Children Ever Born

No children
19.2%
1 child
4.1%
2 children
32.9%
3 children
30.8%
4 children
8.9%
5+ children
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

South Johnstone When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951–1960
6
1961–1970
7
1971–1980
8
1981–1990
9
1991–2000
4
2001–2010
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

South Johnstone Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.8%
5–14 hours
29.9%
15–29 hours
11.1%
30+ hours
10.8%
Did not do domestic work
23.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

South Johnstone Household Size

1 person
29.5%
2 persons
41.6%
3 persons
10.8%
4 persons
10.8%
5 persons
4.8%
6+ persons
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

South Johnstone Where Residents Moved From

Same address
353
Moved from QLD
23
Moved — same area (SA2)
8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

South Johnstone Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
66.7%
Intact family — other children present
17.9%
Step family — no other children
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

South Johnstone Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 336 total

Fraud
116
Drug Offences
44
Theft
42
Assault
38
Domestic Violence
35
Traffic
17
Break & Enter
15
Property Damage
13
Weapons
8
Sexual Offences
6
Robbery
2

Offence trend by year:

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

South Johnstone Schools

2
schools nearby
1
government
917
avg ICSEA score
127
total students
St Rita's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 107 students
970
ICSEA
South Johnstone State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 20 students
864
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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South Johnstone Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $240/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in South Johnstone

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $240/wk
Left after rent $885/wk
Rent share 21.3%

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South Johnstone vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Johnstone

What is the population of South Johnstone QLD?

The population of South Johnstone QLD is 456 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 113.9 people per km².South Johnstone is ranked #5,169 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in South Johnstone?

The median personal income in South Johnstone QLD is $562 per week, or $29,224 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.South Johnstone is ranked #7,578 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in South Johnstone?

Median rent in South Johnstone QLD is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 21.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.South Johnstone ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in South Johnstone?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Johnstone QLD is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in South Johnstone?

The median age in South Johnstone QLD is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is South Johnstone a good suburb to live in?

South Johnstone is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 456.The median income is $562/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32592. All dollar figures in AUD.