Royston, Queensland
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.
History
The locality takes its name from a former railway station, which in turn was named after the freehold property of grazier William Butler.
Demographics
In the 2011 census, the locality had a population of 320 people.
In the 2016 census, Royston had a population of 336 people.
In the 2021 census, Royston had a population of 346 people.
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.
See also
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Royston (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Royston – locality in Somerset Region (entry 44912)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Royston (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Royston (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 18 July 2022.