Silverdale
QLD 4307 • Queensland
About Silverdale
Silverdale is a quiet rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region of South East Queensland, situated approximately 81 kilometres south-west of Brisbane and 42 kilometres south-south-west of Ipswich. Covering around 38.8 square kilometres of rolling pastoral land and bushland in the Scenic Rim foothills, the locality falls within the Scenic Rim local government area near the towns of Boonah and Kalbar. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 112 residents, reflecting its sparsely settled rural character typical of this appealing inland Queensland region.
Silverdale offers a tranquil rural lifestyle on the eastern edge of Queensland's Scenic Rim, with the area's picturesque hills and farming landscapes attracting those seeking space and natural surroundings within a reasonable distance of South East Queensland's urban centres. The township of Boonah, approximately 18 kilometres to the south-east, provides essential services including a primary school, supermarket, and medical facilities. Ipswich — with its rail connections to Brisbane, hospitals, and major retail — is accessible roughly 42 kilometres north. The Scenic Rim's network of national parks, walking trails, and agri-tourism venues make the broader region popular with nature lovers and weekend visitors.
Silverdale falls under postcode 4307 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Scenic Rim electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited Translink regional services — Boonah / Ipswich Approximately 35 min to Boonah; 70–80 min to Ipswich
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Rural Scenic Rim locality; Boonah and Kalbar are the nearest local towns; Ipswich is the nearest major centre with rail
Silverdale is a rural locality with no local shops or services; all errands require driving to Boonah, Kalbar, or Ipswich
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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17 Hall Street
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4 Mutdapilly-Churchbank Weir Road
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Cunningham Highway
