The Johnstone South and Elderslie ward sits in the south‑west of Renfrewshire, Scotland, taking in the southern suburbs of the former mill town of Johnstone and the adjoining village of Elderslie. The area mixes suburban housing, patches of farmland and small industrial estates, with good rail and road links that make it a commuter corridor into nearby Glasgow and the wider Clyde conurbation.
Culturally and historically the ward is noted for Elderslie's association with William Wallace, with memorials and local traditions reflecting that legacy, while Johnstone still shows traces of its 19th‑century textile and engineering past alongside modern shops, community centres and regeneration activity. Local life is community‑focused, with active clubs, schools and green spaces that give the area a blend of small‑town character and easy access to urban amenities.
Postcode districts covering Johnstone South and Elderslie