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Silverleigh

QLD 4401 • Queensland

80
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
46.61 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietHistoricPeaceful
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About Silverleigh

Silverleigh is a quiet rural locality in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland, situated approximately 25 kilometres north-west of Toowoomba on the southern Darling Downs plains. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 80 residents, reflecting its nature as a sparsely settled agricultural district of open farmland and grazing country. Covering around 46.6 square kilometres, the locality is characterised by rolling cropping paddocks typical of the fertile Darling Downs, with the Oakey–Cooyar Road passing through its north-western corner.

Silverleigh has a notable piece of local heritage in St Paul's Lutheran Church, established by a congregation founded in 1899 and originally opened in November 1890, standing at 617 Acland Silverleigh Road as one of the area's oldest surviving buildings. The locality's agricultural identity reflects the broader Darling Downs tradition of dryland cropping and cattle grazing on some of Australia's most productive soils. The nearby town of Oakey, approximately 20 kilometres to the south-west, provides the closest range of shops, schools, and community services, while Toowoomba offers full urban amenities within easy driving distance.

Silverleigh falls under postcode 4401 and is governed by the Toowoomba Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Groom, while state elections fall under the Condamine electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4401
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Toowoomba
Federal Electorate
Groom
State Electorate
Condamine
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.47°, 151.70°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
46.61 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4401

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4401, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,949
Median 2023–24
$52,903
▲ 20.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,592

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4401; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Toowoomba / Oakey (no scheduled service) N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
155 km
By Train
No direct rail; drive to Toowoomba (approx. 25 km) then Queensland Rail services or coaches to Brisbane
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 50 min - 2 hrs 10 min via Warrego Highway and Toowoomba Range Motorway
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 40 min - 1 hr 55 min

🛣️ Car is essential; Warrego Highway provides main access east to Toowoomba and west towards Dalby and Chinchilla

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Silverleigh is a dispersed rural locality with no local services; a car is required for all errands and access to nearby towns

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
80
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Toowoomba Local Government Area, which contains Silverleigh. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
826.8 / 100k
2yr Down 33.3% 10yr Up 12.0%
Motor vehicle theft
288.8 / 100k
2yr Down 19.5% 10yr Up 68.7%
Non-FV assault
879.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 124.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
15 / 100k
2yr Down 31.9% 10yr Up 145.8%
Steal from vehicle
446 / 100k
2yr Down 14.1% 10yr Down 26.0%
View all offence categories for Toowoomba →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silverleigh known for? +

Silverleigh is known for its quiet rural character on the Darling Downs and for St Paul's Lutheran Church, established by a congregation formed in 1899 and one of the oldest surviving heritage buildings in the locality. The surrounding area is typical of the productive cropping and grazing lands of the southern Darling Downs.

How far is Silverleigh from Toowoomba? +

Silverleigh is approximately 25 kilometres north-west of Toowoomba CBD, making it around a 25–30 minute drive via local roads and the Warrego Highway.

Does Silverleigh have public transport? +

Silverleigh has no public transport services. There are no bus routes or train stations serving the locality, and a private vehicle is required for all travel. The nearest access to regional bus or coach services is in Oakey or Toowoomba.

What is the population of Silverleigh? +

According to the 2021 Census, Silverleigh has a population of approximately 80 residents, making it a very small rural locality in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland.

Is Silverleigh a good place to live? +

Silverleigh suits those seeking a peaceful agricultural lifestyle on the Darling Downs, with the space and quiet of rural Queensland within a manageable distance of Toowoomba's urban amenities. It is best suited to farming families or those who value wide open spaces and are comfortable with car dependency.

What is the postcode for Silverleigh? +

The postcode for Silverleigh, QLD is 4401, which is shared with the Oakey area and other localities in the Toowoomba Region.

Is Silverleigh a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Silverleigh is part of the Toowoomba LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.