Silver Creek
QLD 4800 • Queensland
About Silver Creek
Silver Creek is a small rural locality in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, covering approximately 24 square kilometres between the Conway Range and the Pioneer Valley inland from the Whitsunday coast. With a 2021 Census population of just 18 people, it is one of the smallest localities in the region. Silver Creek falls within the Whitsunday state electorate and the federal electorate of Dawson. The landscape is typical of the inland Whitsunday hinterland — rolling hills, creek systems, and cleared pastoral land.
The lifestyle in Silver Creek is quintessentially rural, with residents engaged primarily in grazing and small-scale farming. The iconic Whitsunday tourism precinct, including Airlie Beach, is approximately 20–25 kilometres to the north-east, providing access to shopping, services, and the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. Schools and healthcare services are available in Cannonvale and Proserpine. Silver Creek attracts those seeking a peaceful, semi-remote rural lifestyle within easy reach of one of Australia's most celebrated coastal destinations.
Silver Creek falls under postcode 4800 and is governed by the Whitsunday Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Dawson, while state elections fall under the Whitsunday electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4800
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4800, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4800; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Airlie Beach / Cannonvale
🛣️ Whitsunday Coast Airport (Proserpine) provides regular flights to Brisbane and other capitals
Rural locality with no footpaths or local services. A car is essential.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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4 Ruge Street
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Sterry Street
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Renwick Road
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69 Marathon Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Whitsunday Local Government Area, which contains Silver Creek. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.