Ipswich City Council
Silkstone
Silkstone at a glance
Median house
$304,000
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
3,830
Median age 38
About
Welcome to Silkstone.
Silkstone is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$304,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
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
$304,000
$205,920
3,830
Median age: 38
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 20269.84%
Based on $304,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 20267.70%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202660%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
3,830
Median age
38
Family households
66%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
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.
21,925
total offences in 2026 across the Ipswich City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
34
0
70
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Silkstone.
Local schools for Silkstone
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Silkstone State School
Claremont Special School
Bundamba State School
© 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
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
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 median house price in Silkstone?
- The median house price in Silkstone, QLD 4304 is $304,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Silkstone postcode?
- Silkstone is in the 4304 postcode, in QLD, 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 Bc, Booval Dc, Booval Fair, Booval, Blackstone.
- What is the population of Silkstone?
- Silkstone has approximately 3,830 residents. The median age is 38.
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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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