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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
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South Johnstone Demographics
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South Johnstone Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
South Johnstone Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
South Johnstone Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
South Johnstone Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
South Johnstone Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
South Johnstone Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
South Johnstone Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
South Johnstone Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
South Johnstone Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
South Johnstone Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
South Johnstone Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
South Johnstone Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
South Johnstone Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
South Johnstone Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
South Johnstone School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
South Johnstone Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
South Johnstone Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
South Johnstone Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
South Johnstone How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
South Johnstone Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
South Johnstone Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
South Johnstone Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
South Johnstone Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
South Johnstone Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
South Johnstone Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
South Johnstone Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
South Johnstone Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
South Johnstone Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
South Johnstone Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
South Johnstone When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
South Johnstone Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
South Johnstone Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
South Johnstone Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
South Johnstone Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
South Johnstone Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 336 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au
South Johnstone Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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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.