Cassowary Coast Regional Council
Silkwood
Silkwood at a glance
Median house
$238,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$171,360
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
407
Median age 44
About
Welcome to Silkwood.
Silkwood is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$238,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $171,360.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$270/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
$238,000
Sales data pending
$171,360
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
407
Median age: 44
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20265.46%
Based on $238,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20268.19%
Based on $171,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202676%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · 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
407
Median age
44
Family households
66%
Lone person
28%
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 Cassowary Coast Regional 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.
2,864
total offences in 2026 across the Cassowary Coast Regional 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.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Silkwood.
Local schools for Silkwood
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Silkwood State School
El Arish State School
Mena Creek State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Silkwood.
- What is the median house price in Silkwood?
- The median house price in Silkwood, QLD 4856 is $238,000. The median unit price is $171,360. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Silkwood postcode?
- Silkwood is in the 4856 postcode, in QLD, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Silkwood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $270.
- What schools are in Silkwood?
- There are 9 schools serving Silkwood on this page, including St John's School, Silkwood State School, El Arish State School.
- How walkable is Silkwood?
- Silkwood has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Silkwood?
- Silkwood is close to Silkwood East, No 5 Branch, Goolboo, Warrubullen, Walter Lever Estate.
- What is the population of Silkwood?
- Silkwood has approximately 407 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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