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| Locality | Johnstown |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | South Burnett Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -26.42018 |
| Longitude | 152.10537 |
| Population | 30 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 110.6 km² |
| Elevation | 392 m |
| Postcode | 4615 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 148 km northwest |
Johnstown is a locality in the South Burnett Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 30. The locality covers an area of 110.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 392 m above sea level. It lies approximately 148 km northwest of Brisbane. Johnstown is located at 26.4202°S, 152.1054°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4615. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Johnstown breathes a quiet persistence on the undulating plains, where the land slopes gently towards the west, a canvas of ochre soil and scattered grey-green scrub. It lies 61.3 km west-south-west of Gympie, QLD (from Gympie, QLD: bearing 244°T), and is situated 29.3 km east-north-east of Kingaroy. Sun-bleached fences mark out properties, and the air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry, earthy scent, tinged with the faintest hint of eucalyptus. The sky here is vast, a boundless expanse that shifts from a pale, washed-out blue at midday to a deep, bruised purple as the sun dips below the horizon, silhouetting the hardy trees that dot the landscape. The character of Johnstown is one of resilience, a quiet endurance etched into the very grain of the country.
The history of Johnstown is intrinsically linked to the agricultural pursuits that have shaped its identity. For generations, this land has been a provider, its fertility coaxed forth by the diligent hands of farmers and graziers. The local economy, while perhaps not booming, maintains a steady pulse, driven by the sale of livestock and the cultivation of crops that suit the region's climate. A few well-established businesses serve the needs of the surrounding properties, their doors opening each morning to the same dependable faces. Johnstown doesn't boast grand monuments, but its distinction lies in its unpretentious spirit and the enduring connection between its people and the rich, though demanding, earth.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Johnstown, Queensland. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Johnstown, in the South Burnett Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Johnstown includes the postcode (4615), telephone area code (07), and local government area (South Burnett Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Johnstown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |