South Johnstone

South Johnstone Queensland
South Johnstone
Coordinates	17°36′0″S 145°59′0″E / 17.60000°S 145.98333°E / -17.60000; 145.98333Coordinates: 17°36′0″S 145°59′0″E / 17.60000°S 145.98333°E / -17.60000; 145.98333
Population	411 (2011 census)
Postcode(s)	4859
Location	1,614 km (1,003 mi) NW of Brisbane 98 km (61 mi) S of Cairns 10 km (6 mi) SW of Innisfail
LGA(s)	Cassowary Coast Region
State electorate(s)	Mulgrave
Federal Division(s)	Kennedy
Localities around South Johnstone: Currajah Currajah Boogan No 6 Branch South Johnstone Boogan Camp Creek Camp Creek Boogan

South Johnstone is a small town in north Queensland, Australia. It is approximately 10 kilometres (6 mi) south-west of Innisfail and is within the local government area of the Cassowary Coast Region. At the 2011 census, South Johnstone had a population of 411.

The town was originally called Basilisk until 1954, when it was officially renamed South Johnstone after the South Johnstone River. The river was named by George Elphinstone Dalrymple in honour of Robert Johnstone who accompanied him on an expedition in 1873. The name Basilisk is now used as a locality name in the area.

South Johnstone has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

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