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Silkstone

QLD 4304 • Greater Brisbane

3,830
Population (2021)
$36,660
Median Income
1.97 km²
Area
$305/wk
Median Rent
AffordableFamily-FriendlyCommuter BeltSuburban

About Silkstone

Silkstone is a well-established residential suburb in Ipswich, Queensland, situated approximately 2 kilometres from the Ipswich CBD and around 40 kilometres west of Brisbane's city centre. Part of the City of Ipswich, the suburb has a population of 3,830 with a median age of 38, reflecting a mix of young families and working professionals. Median household income of $1,319 per week and affordable mortgage and rental figures make Silkstone one of the more accessible suburbs in the Greater Brisbane region for first-home buyers and families.

Silkstone is a practical, convenient suburb anchored by a Coles supermarket at the corner of Grange Road and Blackstone Road, with the broader Ipswich CBD offering additional retail, dining, and services just minutes away. The suburb benefits from Queensland Rail's Ipswich Line, providing train connections into Brisbane via Ipswich station. Well-served by local schools and Translink bus routes, Silkstone suits families and commuters looking for an affordable foothold in the rapidly growing Ipswich corridor. The suburb has a community-oriented character with parks and sporting facilities in the surrounding area.

Silkstone falls under postcode 4304 and is governed by Ipswich Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ipswich electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4304
Urban Area
Ipswich
LGA / Council
Ipswich
Federal Electorate
Blair
State Electorate
Ipswich
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.62°, 152.79°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
1.97 km²
Elevation
50m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Ipswich
2 km
25 min

Bus Services

  • Translink local Ipswich routes — Ipswich CBD / Yamanto 10-20 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
40 km
By Train
Approx. 55-65 min via Ipswich Line to Roma Street / Brisbane Central
By Car (Peak)
45-65 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
35-45 min

🛣️ Ipswich Motorway (M2) provides main road access to Brisbane

Walkability Car-Dependent

Local Coles is accessible, but most errands and commuting require a car

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Grange Road & Blackstone Road Silkstone 4304 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$305
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,383
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
4%

51 state housing + 10 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,480
Census 2021
3,830
▲ 10.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,536
Income 2021
$36,660
▲ 24.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,116
Born Overseas 499

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 124
  • 2. England 109
  • 3. Philippines 31
  • 4. India 27
  • 5. Scotland 14
  • 6. Germany 13
  • 7. Netherlands 11
  • 8. South Africa 11
  • 9. China 9
  • 10. Fiji 9

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,585
English 1,549
Scottish 467
Irish 455
German 300
Australian Aboriginal 208
Dutch 87
Italian 85
Indian 55
Chinese 48

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,513
Both parents born in Australia
598
Both parents born overseas
476
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.6%
No Religion
42.8%
Hinduism
0.9%
Buddhism
0.6%
Sikhism
0.1%
Islam
0.1%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
232 (6.1%)
5-14 years
511 (13.3%)
15-19 years
211 (5.5%)
20-24 years
220 (5.7%)
25-34 years
524 (13.7%)
35-44 years
498 (13.0%)
45-54 years
445 (11.6%)
55-64 years
456 (11.9%)
65-74 years
373 (9.7%)
75-84 years
263 (6.9%)
85+ years
95 (2.5%)

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