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Silver Spur

QLD 4385 • Queensland

94
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
369.94 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralOutbackAgriculturalRemotePeaceful

About Silver Spur

Silver Spur is a large, sparsely settled rural locality in the Goondiwindi Region of Queensland, straddling the border with New South Wales approximately 16 kilometres east of Texas and around 230 kilometres south-west of Brisbane. The locality covers nearly 370 square kilometres of grazing country on the Darling Downs and has a history tied to 19th-century silver, lead, and zinc mining operations that were active between 1892 and 1914. The 2021 Census recorded 94 residents across 36 dwellings, with equal numbers of men and women reflecting the working-farm character of the district. Income data for the postcode is not recorded separately.

Today Silver Spur is predominantly an agricultural locality, with sheep and cattle grazing on native vegetation across its extensive landholding. The nearby township of Texas (approximately 16 kilometres west) provides essential services including a hospital, school, general stores, and community facilities. The Goondiwindi Regional Council services the area, and the Silver Spur Rural Fire Brigade plays an important community role in this fire-prone landscape. The locality appeals to those seeking a genuine outback station lifestyle, with vast open paddocks, star-filled skies, and the quiet rhythms of a working pastoral district.

Silver Spur falls under postcode 4385 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Southern Downs electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4385
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Southern Downs
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.78°, 151.25°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
369.94 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
230 km
By Train
No train service to Silver Spur
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 30 min - 3 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 15 min - 2 hr 45 min

🛣️ Texas (16 km west) is the nearest town for services; Goondiwindi is approx. 125 km west via Carnarvon Highway

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Silver Spur has no local services; a car is essential for all daily needs, with Texas being the nearest service town

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
94
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silver Spur known for? +

Silver Spur is known for its 19th-century mining history — sulphide minerals including silver, lead, zinc, and copper were mined in the area from 1892 to 1914. Today the locality is predominantly a sheep and cattle grazing district within the Goondiwindi Region on the Queensland-NSW border.

How far is Silver Spur from Brisbane? +

Silver Spur is approximately 230 kilometres south-west of Brisbane CBD. The drive typically takes 2.5 to 3 hours, passing through Warwick and the Southern Downs region.

Does Silver Spur have public transport? +

There is no scheduled public transport serving Silver Spur. The nearest town is Texas, approximately 16 kilometres to the west, and a private vehicle is essential for all travel and daily errands.

What is the population of Silver Spur? +

According to the 2021 Census, Silver Spur had a population of 94 residents across 36 dwellings. The locality covers approximately 370 square kilometres, giving it a very low population density typical of outback grazing country.

Is Silver Spur a good place to live? +

Silver Spur suits those who value a remote pastoral lifestyle, with vast open landscapes and a close-knit rural community. The nearby town of Texas provides essential services including a hospital and school, while the broader Goondiwindi Region offers a relaxed, agricultural way of life.

What is the postcode for Silver Spur? +

The postcode for Silver Spur is 4385, which also covers the township of Texas and surrounding localities in the Goondiwindi Region on the Queensland-New South Wales border.