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Silkstone

QLD 4304 • Greater Brisbane

3,830
Population (2021)
$36,660
Median Income
1.97 km²
Area
50m
Elevation

About Silkstone

Silkstone is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Queensland, located within the Ipswich (City) area. With a population of 3,830 and a median income of $36,660, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.97 km² at an elevation of 50m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Brisbane.

Part of Greater Brisbane, the suburb enjoys a subtropical climate and relaxed Queensland lifestyle. Residents have access to local amenities, parks, and good transport connections to the CBD. Silkstone offers an attractive blend of urban convenience and laid-back living.

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
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

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Grange Road & Blackstone Road Silkstone 4304 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$305
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,383
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
38 years

👥 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
  • 11. Canada 8
  • 12. Samoa 8
  • 13. Vietnam 8
  • 14. Indonesia 7
  • 15. Brazil 5

🧬 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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