Silkstone
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Silkstone, QLD 4304.
About Silkstone
Welcome to Silkstone
Silkstone sits on Ipswich's inner-southern fringe, only a few kilometres from the Ipswich CBD and folded in among Raceview, Eastern Heights, Blackstone, Booval and Flinders View. It's an established, family-oriented pocket where quiet residential streets and older Queensland homes sit alongside newer infill housing, giving the suburb a settled, lived-in character rather than a manufactured one.
With a population of around 3,830 and a median age of 38, Silkstone tends to suit families, first-home buyers and long-term residents looking for space and affordability within easy reach of Ipswich's shops, schools and transport links. It's not a suburb built around lifestyle marketing — it's a practical, working suburb that has quietly become one of the more sought-after pockets of the Ipswich market.
Housing & architecture
The vast majority of homes in Silkstone are standalone houses, with current listings running at roughly 97% houses to just 3% apartments or units. That mix reflects the suburb's history as a traditional Ipswich residential area, with classic Queenslanders and post-war brick homes on generous blocks sitting alongside more recent builds on subdivided or infill lots.
Buyers looking for townhouses or unit-style living will find very limited stock here, which suits the suburb's family-oriented, house-and-land buyer profile. Renovator opportunities exist among the older housing stock, particularly for buyers wanting to add value in a suburb that has already shown strong capital growth.
The property market
Silkstone's median house price currently sits at $795,000, following growth of 19.5% recently — a strong result that reflects renewed buyer interest in Ipswich's inner suburbs as affordability pressures push demand outward from Brisbane. For a suburb this close to the Ipswich CBD, that kind of growth signals genuine catch-up in a market that had long been considered undervalued.
Renters can expect to pay a median of $550 per week, a figure that points to solid rental demand from families and workers wanting proximity to Ipswich without inner-Brisbane prices. With houses dominating the market and land supply limited by the suburb's established nature, Silkstone is likely to remain attractive to both owner-occupiers and investors chasing growth in the broader Ipswich corridor.
Getting around
Silkstone's location just south of the Ipswich city centre means residents have quick access to the Ipswich CBD, its railway station and the broader rail network into Brisbane, making it a workable option for commuters who don't want to pay Brisbane prices. The Cunningham Highway and Warrego Highway are both within easy reach, useful for those heading further west or south.
Local bus services connect Silkstone to Ipswich and surrounding suburbs including Raceview, Booval and Eastern Heights, while the suburb's compact size means most day-to-day errands — schools, shops, sporting fields — are a short drive rather than a long commute.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Silkstone State School serving as the suburb's own primary school and a focal point of community life. Claremont Special School also operates in the area, providing specialised education options for families with additional needs.
For secondary schooling and further options, neighbouring suburbs like Raceview and Eastern Heights add to the range of nearby schools, meaning families aren't limited to a single choice as children move through different stages of education.
Lifestyle & dining
Silkstone itself is largely residential, so day-to-day lifestyle here revolves around the surrounding Ipswich suburbs. Booval and Eastern Heights offer local shopping and dining options within a short drive, while the Ipswich CBD provides a fuller range of cafes, restaurants and retail for residents wanting more variety.
It's a suburb that favours convenience and community over a dedicated dining strip of its own — the appeal lies in being close to everything Ipswich offers while still coming home to a quieter, more residential street.
Market snapshot
Silkstone property market
Median sale price
$795k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$550
per week
Gross rental yield
3.6%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$557k
Median
$795k
Premium
$1.04m
Days on market
8
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
44
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +17.6% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Silkstone by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Silkstone, QLD 4304.
Population
3,830
residents (2021)
Median age
38
years
Household income
$1,319
median, per week
Median rent
$305
per week
Median mortgage
$1,383
per month
Mortgage / income
24%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Silkstone
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Silkstone
$839k
38 Russell Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1m
170 Blackstone Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.08m
24 Crown Street
Sold ~July 2026
$990k
20 Loveanius Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Silkstone suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Silkstone?
The median house price in Silkstone, QLD is $795k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 19.5%.
How much is rent in Silkstone?
The median weekly rent in Silkstone is around $550 per week.
Is Silkstone a good place to live?
Silkstone is a suburb in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. Silkstone is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 3,830 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Silkstone?
Silkstone has a population of 3,830 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 38.
What schools are in Silkstone?
There are 2 schools in or near Silkstone, including Claremont Special School and Silkstone State School.
How long do homes take to sell in Silkstone?
Properties in Silkstone take around 8 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Silkstone?
Entry-level properties in Silkstone start around $557k, while premium homes reach $1.04m.
What suburbs are near Silkstone?
Suburbs near Silkstone include Raceview, Eastern Heights, Blackstone, Booval and Flinders View.
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Freshly Renovated. Just Listed. Your New Home Awaits.
A Much-Loved Family Home Offered for the First Time Since 1988
