North Johnstone, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of North Johnstone, in the Tablelands Regional local government area.
| Locality | North Johnstone |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Tablelands Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -17.3323 |
| Longitude | 145.66387 |
| Population | 79 |
| Density | 6.9 /km² |
| Area | 11.4 km² |
| Elevation | 753 m |
| Postcode | 4885 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1357 km northwest |
North Johnstone is a locality in the Tablelands Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 79. The locality covers an area of 11.4 km², giving a population density of about 6.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 753 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1357 km northwest of Brisbane. North Johnstone is located at 17.3323°S, 145.6639°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4885. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
North Johnstone rests in the embrace of Queensland's humid tropics, where the air itself feels thick with the scent of damp earth and verdant growth. It lies 245.8 km north-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 333°T), and is situated 8.9 km east-north-east of Malanda. The landscape here is a study in deep greens and rich browns, a terrain sculpted by the relentless generosity of the rain. Rolling hills, cloaked in a dense tapestry of rainforest, give way to flatter expanses where the soil, dark and fertile, yields readily to the plough. The Johnstone River, a sinuous vein of life, threads its way through the countryside, its banks a riot of ferns and emergent trees, their leaves catching the diffused light that filters through the canopy. Even the stillness carries a certain weight, a drowsy hum of insects and the distant calls of unseen birds, a testament to the vibrant, untamed life that flourishes in this warm, wet corner of the world.
The history of North Johnstone is inextricably bound to the rich volcanic soils that define the region, a legacy that continues to shape its local economy. For generations, sugar cane has been king, its tall, emerald stalks a defining feature of the fields, a symbol of the hard work and dedication of the farming families who have called this place home. The scent of fermenting molasses sometimes drifts on the breeze, a subtle reminder of the sugar mills that have long been the industrial heart of the district. Beyond the cane, however, lies a burgeoning diversity; cattle graze on pastures carved from cleared land, and small holdings experiment with tropical fruits and exotic vegetables, each contributing to the quiet, steady pulse of North Johnstone's prosperity. The river itself, once a vital transport artery, now offers a gentler kind of bounty, its clear waters providing a place for quiet contemplation and recreation, a cool respite from the pervasive warmth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of North Johnstone, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 North Johnstone, in the Tablelands Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for North Johnstone includes the postcode (4885), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Tablelands 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 North Johnstone is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 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. |