Royston, Queensland facts for kids

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Royston Location in Queensland
Population	346 (2021 census)
• Density	18.02/km2 (46.7/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4515
Area	19.2 km2 (7.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	12.5 km (8 mi) E of Kilcoy 13.3 km (8 mi) W of Woodford 64.1 km (40 mi) NE of Esk 86.8 km (54 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Somerset Region
State electorate(s)	Nanango
Federal Division(s)	Blair
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. In the 2021 census, Royston had a population of 346 people.

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.