Livistona decora is a species of palm endemic to the sclerophyll woodlands, rainforests, and coastal strands of Queensland, Australia.

[6] In the south of the plant's range, it can be confused with the australian fan palm, due to similar appearance and habitat.

It can be distinguished by the fact that the trunk is typically smoother, and the frond ends have a habit of drooping.

[1] The palm inhabits a variety of habitats, from sclerophyll forests, rainforests, and dunes by the beach.

In rainforests, It can be found alongside Breynia oblongifolia, Malaisia scandens, Melaleuca quinquernervia, and various eucalypt species.