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Silkstone, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Silkstone is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 3,419. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Silkstone
Silkstone is a suburb in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Silkstone had a population of 3,830 people.
People
Economy
C+Housing
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| Population | 3,419 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Coordinates | -27.6213°, 152.7877° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.5 inches (774 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $23,829 |
| Median Age | 38.0 years |
About Silkstone
Silkstone is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 3,419. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Silkstone vs Australia Average
Income: Silkstone vs Australia
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $23,829 |
| 68% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,829 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $458 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.6% |
| 83% above Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 325 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $171,800 |
| 39% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $859 |
| 26% below Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 62.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.7% |
| Housing Units | 1,368 |
Property Tax
Climate in Silkstone
Silkstone has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.6°C), the coldest is Jul (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 754 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.4°F |
| 27% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 3,684.9 sq mi (9,543.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.6213°N, 152.7877°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in |
Silkstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 58°F in June to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (1.1").
Schools in Silkstone
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silkstone State School | - | - | - | - |
| Claremont Special School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Silkstone
20 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple M Brisbane | classic rock, modern rock | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Smooth FM Brisbane (AAC+ 128k) | commercial, easy listening | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| B105 105.3 Brisbane | adult contemporary | AAC 130 kbps | |
| ABC Triple J Queensland 20220701 | current affairs, news | AAC 238 kbps | |
| Vision Christian Radio (MP3) | christian music, conversation | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 4RPH Reading Radio | reading, spoken word | AAC 40 kbps | |
| Smooth FM Brisbane (MP3) | commercial, easy listening | MP3 96 kbps | |
| B105 105.3MHz FM Brisbane QLD Hits from Then to Now - 20230614 | adult contemporary, hot adult contemporary | AAC 130 kbps | |
| 4zzz | brisbane, independent | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ABC 612kHz AM Brisbane QLD Queensland Local Radio 20220701 | contemporary, current affairs | AAC 94 kbps | |
| Vision180 | christian music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Smooth FM Brisbane (AAC+ 48k) | commercial, easy listening | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Systrum Sistum (SSR1) | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Stereo 10 Brisbane | 80s, classic hits | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Vision Christian Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Smooth FM Brisbane (AAC+ 320k) | commercial, easy listening | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| SENQ | sport, sports | AAC 65 kbps | |
| West Bremer Radio | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Systrum Sistum (SSR2) | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| The Engineered Network | education, news | MP3 |
Museums in Silkstone
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology Museum | ||||
| Anthropology Museum | ||||
| Army Museum South Queensland | ||||
| Army Museum South Queensland | ||||
| Boggo Road Gaol | ||||
| Boggo Road Gaol | ||||
| Boiler Shop | ||||
| Brisbane Tramway Museum | ||||
| Cobb & Co Coach | ||||
| Commissariat Store | ||||
| Commissariat Store | ||||
| Diamantina Health Care Museum | ||||
| Diamantina Health Care Museum | ||||
| Enoggera & Districts Historical Society | ||||
| Enoggera & Districts Historical Society | ||||
| Geology Museum | ||||
| Geology Museum | ||||
| Ipswich Racing Museum | ||||
| MacArthur Museum | ||||
| MacArthur Museum | ||||
| Museum of Brisbane | ||||
| Museum of Brisbane | ||||
| Museum of Lands, Mapping and Surveying | ||||
| Museum of Lands, Mapping and Surveying | ||||
| Physics Museum | ||||
| Physics Museum | ||||
| Queensland Holocaust Museum | ||||
| Queensland Holocaust Museum | ||||
| Queensland Maritime Museum | ||||
| Queensland Maritime Museum | ||||
| Queensland Museum | ||||
| RD Milns Antiquities Museum | ||||
| RD Milns Antiquities Museum | ||||
| Rosewood Railway Museum | ||||
| Rosewood Scrub Historical Society | ||||
| Sciencentre | ||||
| Sciencentre | ||||
| Scout Heritage Centre (Wheelhouse) | ||||
| UQ Art Museum | ||||
| UQ Art Museum |
Libraries in Silkstone
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annerley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arana Hills Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Architecture and Music Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Architecture and Music Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ashgrove Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Biological Sciences Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Biological Sciences Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Braille House | 0.0 | |||||
| Brisbane Square Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brisbane Square Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Building H | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chermside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Corinda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| CPL Resource & Toy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| CPL Resource & Toy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dorothy Hill Engineering and Sciences Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dorothy Hill Engineering and Sciences Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Everton Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fairfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fryer Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fryer Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grange Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greenbank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hillbrook Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Inala Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Indooroopilly Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ipswich Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jimboomba Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Junction Park State School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenmore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenmore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kurilpa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lowood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mitchelton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mitchelton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mount Coot-tha Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mount Coot-tha Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mount Ommaney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| QUT Gardens Point Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| QUT Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| QUT Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Redbank Plains Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Redbank Plaza Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Roscoe Library Saint Francis Theological College | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosewood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| State Library of Queensland | 0.0 | |||||
| TAFE Library | 0.0 | |||||
| TAFE Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Edge | 0.0 | |||||
| Toowong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UQ/Mater McAuley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UQ/Mater McAuley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walter Harrison Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walter Harrison Law Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Silkstone
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundary Street Markets | |||||
| Boundary Street Markets | |||||
| Brisbane City Markets | |||||
| Brisbane City Markets | |||||
| Brookfield Markets | |||||
| Davies Park Market | |||||
| Davies Park Market | |||||
| Folk Art | |||||
| Milton Markets | |||||
| Northey Street Organic Markets | |||||
| Vend |
Restaurants in Silkstone
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Silkstone
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Silkstone
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Silkstone
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Silkstone
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caxton Street Brewing Co | ||||
| Happy Valley Brewing Company | ||||
| Happy Valley Brewing Company | ||||
| Helios Brewing Company | ||||
| Helios Brewing Company | ||||
| Hiker Brewing Co | ||||
| Hiker Brewing Co | ||||
| Slipstream Brewing Company | ||||
| White Lies Brewing and Distillery |
Stadiums & Teams in Silkstone
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Ballymore | ||
| Graceville Memorial Grandstand | ||
| Pat Rafter Arena | ||
| Suncorp Stadium |
Airports Near Silkstone
33 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane International Airport | BNE | Large Airport |
| Gold Coast Airport | OOL | Large Airport |
| RAAF Base Amberley | - | Medium Airport |
| Aratula Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blenheim Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boonah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Brisbane Archerfield Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Caboolture Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Churchable Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private? | - | Small Airport |
| Coominya | - | Small Airport |
| Crowley Vale private airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Donnybrook Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Driftn-in Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dunwich Airport | SRR | Small Airport |
| Emu Gully (Toowoomba) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gatton Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Hazelton Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Heck Field Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kilcoy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kooralbyn Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kooringal Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Logan Reserve Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mccarons private strip | - | Small Airport |
| mount archer | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Walker airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Murwillumbah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nobbys Creek private Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Redcliffe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Southport Airport | SHQ | Small Airport |
| Tabragalba Homestead private strip | - | Small Airport |
| Tangalooma Airport | TAN | Small Airport |
| Watts Bridge Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Silkstone
42 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Absolute Recovery | ||
| Alcohol and Drug Information Service | ||
| Australian Skin Cancer Clinic | ||
| Australian Skin Cancer Clinics | ||
| Barefoot Physiotherapy | ||
| Bowen Hills Medical Centre | ||
| Brisbane Acupuncture Clinic | ||
| Brisbane Sexual Health Clinic | ||
| Chambers at 32 | ||
| Child and Youth Community Health Service Indooroopilly | ||
| Contro Wellness | ||
| Dermatology | ||
| Endodontic Group | ||
| Fortus Physiotherapist | ||
| Gardens Point Medical Centre | ||
| Hearwell Now Hearing Clinic | ||
| Inclusive Health Clinic | ||
| Little Big Feet | ||
| Marshall Lane Health Clinic | ||
| Marshall Lane Medical Centre | ||
| Mater Eye Clinic | ||
| Mater Hill Family Medical Centre | ||
| Milton Village Medical | ||
| Montague Road Medical Centre | ||
| Northside Gynaecology | ||
| Northside Medicare Urgent Care Clinic | ||
| Old Northern Road Medical Centre | ||
| Queensland Diabetes and Endocrine Centre | ||
| Renaissant Aesthetic Health | ||
| Sirona Women's Health | ||
| Skin Cancer Clinic | ||
| Skin Revision | ||
| Smart Clinics | ||
| Smart Clinics Annerley | ||
| South East Dermatology | ||
| The Formulated | ||
| The Headache & Pain Management Centre | ||
| Therapeutic Colonics | ||
| UQ Health Service | ||
| Urgent Care Brisbane | ||
| West End Medical Practice | ||
| Your Skin Doctor |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Silkstone
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Glebe Road Uniting Church | |
| Silkstone Baptist Church |
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What is the population of Silkstone?
Silkstone has a population of 3,419 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,684.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.
Is Silkstone expensive to live in?
The median household income is $23,829, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $171,800 (39% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $859 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Silkstone?
Silkstone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.5 inches.
How is the job market in Silkstone?
The unemployment rate in Silkstone is 6.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $458. There are 325 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Silkstone?
The median home value in Silkstone is $171,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $859. The homeownership rate is 62.3%.