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Silverwood

QLD 4370 • Queensland

58
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
77.44 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalCar-Dependent
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About Silverwood

Silverwood is a rural locality in the Southern Downs region of Queensland, situated approximately 170 kilometres south-west of Brisbane near Warwick. Covering around 77 square kilometres, it recorded a 2021 Census population of 58 residents. The locality falls within the Southern Downs Regional Council area, characterised by the rolling pastoral and agricultural landscape of the Darling Downs foothills.

The city of Warwick, the regional centre of the Southern Downs, is the primary service destination for Silverwood residents, providing shopping, hospitals, schools, and community facilities. The area is part of the broader Southern Downs region known for its wine, stone fruit orchards, and Girraween National Park. Silverwood offers a quiet rural atmosphere with farming properties spread across the gently undulating terrain. A private vehicle is required as there is no public transport.

Silverwood falls under postcode 4370 and is governed by the Southern Downs Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Southern Downs electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4370
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Southern Downs
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Southern Downs
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.35°, 152.01°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
77.44 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4370

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4370, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,482
Median 2023–24
$49,408
▲ 22.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,479

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4370; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Coach services (Warwick) — Brisbane (Roma Street) Approx 2 hr 30 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
170 km
By Train
No direct train; coach from Warwick to Brisbane (~2 hr 30 min)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr - 2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min - 2 hr

🛣️ Cunningham Highway provides direct route to Brisbane

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rural locality; car required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
58
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
392.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
193.7 / 100k
2yr Up 48.0% 10yr Up 228.7%
Non-FV assault
863.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 138.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
5.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr Up 86.6%
Steal from vehicle
243.4 / 100k
2yr Up 44.7% 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Southern Downs →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silverwood known for? +

Silverwood is a rural locality in the Southern Downs near Warwick, known for its pastoral farming landscape in the rolling Darling Downs foothills country.

How far is Silverwood from Brisbane? +

Silverwood is approximately 170 kilometres south-west of Brisbane CBD, roughly a 2 to 2.5 hour drive via the Cunningham Highway.

Does Silverwood have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Silverwood. Coach services operate from nearby Warwick, approximately 15 kilometres away, to Brisbane.

What is the population of Silverwood? +

According to the 2021 Census, Silverwood has a population of approximately 58 residents in this Southern Downs rural locality.

Is Silverwood a good place to live? +

Silverwood suits those who appreciate the pastoral Southern Downs landscape near Warwick, with access to regional services, wine country, and Girraween National Park.

What is the postcode for Silverwood? +

The postcode for Silverwood is 4370, shared with Warwick and other rural localities in the Southern Downs Regional Council area.

Is Silverwood a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Silverwood is part of the Southern Downs 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.