Johnstown at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
46
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Johnstown.
The postcode for Johnstown is 4615 (QLD).
Johnstown (4615) sits in the Gympie region of Queensland.
Johnstown has roughly 46 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Johnstown scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Johnstown's population at 46, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy (41% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (47% family, 24% lone person).
Population
46
Median age
52
Family households
47%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$225/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$265/wk
Owner occupied
41%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
46
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Gympie Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
7,175
total offences in 2026 across the Gympie Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Johnstown.
Local schools for Johnstown
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Government School Catchment
Moffatdale State School
Cherbourg State School
Goomeri State School
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Frequently asked
About Johnstown.
- What is the Johnstown postcode?
- Johnstown is in the 4615 postcode, in QLD, in the Gympie Regional Council region.
- Where is Johnstown?
- Johnstown is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4615, in the Gympie Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Johnstown?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $225, for units it's $265.
- What schools are in Johnstown?
- There are 20 schools serving Johnstown on this page, including Moffatdale State School, Cherbourg State School, Goomeri State School.
- How walkable is Johnstown?
- Johnstown has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Johnstown?
- Johnstown is close to Barambah, Elgin Vale, Wyalla, Redgate, Moffatdale.
- What is the population of Johnstown?
- The population of Johnstown is approximately 46 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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