Silkstone, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Silkstone Ipswich, Queensland
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Silkstone Location in Queensland
Population	3,830 (2021 census)
• Density	1,920/km2 (5,000/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4304
Area	2.0 km2 (0.8 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	39 km (24 mi) from Brisbane 3 km (2 mi) from Ipswich CBD
LGA(s)	City of Ipswich
State electorate(s)	Ipswich
Federal Division(s)	Blair
Suburbs around Silkstone: Newtown Booval Bundamba Eastern Heights Silkstone Blackstone Raceview Raceview Blackstone

Silkstone is a suburb located in the city of Ipswich, in Queensland, Australia. It's a friendly place where people live and go to school. In 2021, about 3,830 people called Silkstone home.

What is Silkstone Like?

Geography: Where is Silkstone?

Silkstone is bordered on its eastern side by a waterway called Bundamba Creek. This creek forms a natural boundary for the suburb.

History: How Silkstone Grew

Silkstone has an interesting history, especially with its schools and churches. Many buildings have moved over the years!

Schools in Silkstone's Past

• The first school in the area was Newtown State School. It opened a long time ago, on July 1, 1882.
• Later, in 1915, this school moved to a new spot. It was then renamed Silkstone State School.

Churches and Their Journeys

• In 1895, plans were made for a church called All Saints' Anglican Church. It was first built in a nearby area called Bundamba.
• The church building was quite adventurous! In 1913, it was moved to Silkstone. Imagine rolling a whole church on beer barrels!
• It moved again in 1930, this time on a big truck, to its current spot in Booval. A new church hall was opened there too.

• Another church, the Silkstone Baptist Church, opened in 1912. It was built on the main road connecting Blackstone and Ipswich.
• This church also got an upgrade. In 1929, a new brick church building was opened right next to the original one.

Bremer State High School

• Bremer State High School first opened its doors in Silkstone on January 26, 1959.
• In 2011, the high school moved to a brand new location in the Ipswich suburb.

Important Places: Heritage Listings

Some places in Silkstone are considered special because of their history. They are listed as heritage sites.

• One such place is the Silkstone State School on Molloy Street. It's important because of its long history in the community.

Learning in Silkstone

Silkstone has schools for different age groups, helping kids learn and grow.

Silkstone State School

• Silkstone State School is a primary school. It teaches boys and girls from Prep (the first year of school) up to Year 6.
• It's located on Molloy Street.
• In 2017, the school had over 800 students. It also has a special program for students who need extra support with their learning.

Claremont Special School

• Claremont Special School is a unique school for students with special needs. It teaches both primary and secondary students, from Prep all the way to Year 12.
• This school is located on Robertson Road.
• In 2017, Claremont Special School had 144 students. It has many dedicated teachers and staff to help its students.