Ipswich City Council

Silkstone

QLD4304

Silkstone at a glance

Walk score

34

Car dependent

Population

3,830

Median age 38

The brief

What to know about Silkstone.

The postcode for Silkstone is 4304 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.

Silkstone (4304) sits in the Ipswich region of Queensland.

Silkstone has roughly 3,830 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Silkstone scores 34/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Silkstone's population at 3,830, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

3,830

Median age

38

Family households

66%

Lone person

31%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$575/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$305/wk

Owner occupied

60%

Renter occupied

37%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

3,830

Median age: 38

Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific

QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Ipswich City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

35,815

total offences in 2026 across the Ipswich City Council LGA

Top offence categories

Offences Against Property5,511 (15.4%)
Other Offences5,305 (14.8%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)3,068 (8.6%)
Offences Against the Person2,068 (5.8%)
Drug Offences1,649 (4.6%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

34

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

70

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Silkstone.

Local schools for Silkstone

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Silkstone State School

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Claremont Special School

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Bundamba State School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1068 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

30.4°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

10.5°C

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Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Silkstone.

What is the Silkstone postcode?
Silkstone is in the 4304 postcode, in QLD, in the Ipswich City Council region.
Where is Silkstone?
Silkstone is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4304. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Ipswich City Council region.
What is the average rent in Silkstone?
The median weekly rent for houses is $575, for units it's $305.
What schools are in Silkstone?
There are 20 schools serving Silkstone on this page, including Silkstone State School, Claremont Special School, Sacred Heart School.
How walkable is Silkstone?
Silkstone has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 70.
What suburbs are near Silkstone?
Silkstone is close to Booval Dc, Booval Bc, Booval Fair, Booval, Blackstone.
What is the population of Silkstone?
The population of Silkstone is approximately 3,830 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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