South Johnstone flood risk
Of South Johnstone’s 412 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 0% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, South Johnstone’s flood exposure is above the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in South Johnstone
Flood and bushfire areas across South Johnstone. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near South Johnstone
South Johnstone sits in the South Johnstone police division, which recorded 217 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 217 total. Figures are for the whole South Johnstone police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in South Johnstone
South Johnstone can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in South Johnstone
At the 2021 Census, 10.5% of South Johnstone’s 456 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near South Johnstone
Cassowary Coast council approved 187 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Cassowary Coast council area (not just South Johnstone). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 4 Driscoll Street, South Johnstone QLD 4859
- 1 Fahey Street, South Johnstone QLD 4859
- 91 Number Six Branch Road, South Johnstone QLD 4859
- 4 East Avenue, South Johnstone QLD 4859
- 8 Green Street, South Johnstone QLD 4859
- 756 Innisfail - Japoon Road, South Johnstone QLD 4859
- 14 O'Brien Street, South Johnstone QLD 4859
- 18 Wieland Street, South Johnstone QLD 4859
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.