Royston, Queensland

Royston
Paddocks, 2015
Royston
Coordinates: 26°55′23″S 152°39′01″E / 26.9230°S 152.6502°E / -26.9230; 152.6502 (Royston (centre of locality))
CountryAustralia
StateQueensland
LGA
Location
  • 12.5 km (7.8 mi) E of Kilcoy
  • 13.3 km (8.3 mi) W of Woodford
  • 64.1 km (39.8 mi) NE of Esk
  • 86.8 km (53.9 mi) NNW of Brisbane
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
19.2 km2 (7.4 sq mi)
Population
 • Total346 (2021 census)[2]
 • Density18.02/km2 (46.67/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+10:00 (AEST)
Postcode
4515
Suburbs around Royston
Sandy Creek Sandy Creek Stony Creek
Sandy Creek Royston Stony Creek
Neurum Villeneuve Villeneuve

Royston is a rural locality in the Somerset Region, Queensland, Australia.[3] In the 2021 census, Royston had a population of 346 people.[2]

Geography

The D'Aguilar Highway passes through the south of Royston where the Stanley River marks the southern boundary. In the north lies the southern foothills of the Conondale Range.[4]

History

The locality takes its name from a former railway station, which in turn was named after the freehold property of grazier William Butler.[3]

Demographics

In the 2011 census, the locality had a population of 320 people.[5]

In the 2016 census, Royston had a population of 336 people.[6]

In the 2021 census, Royston had a population of 346 people.[2]

Education

There are no schools in Royston. The nearest government primary schools are Kilcoy State School in Kilcoy to the west and Mount Kilcoy State School in Mount Kilcoy to north-west. The nearest government secondary school is Kilcoy State High School in Kilcoy.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Royston (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  2. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Royston (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Royston – locality in Somerset Region (entry 44912)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  4. ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  5. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Royston (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
  6. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Royston (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  7. ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 18 July 2022.