Silverdale, Queensland
Silverdale is a rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. In the, Silverdale had a population of 112 people.
Geography
Silverdale is located in the Fassifern Valley. The westery boundary of the locality is Warroolaba Creek and the eastern boundary is Warrill Creek, a tributary of the Bremer River.The Cunningham Highway enters the locality from the north and exits to the south.
The terrain varies in elevation from above sea level. There are no named peaks.
The land use is predominantly grazing on native vegetation.
History
In July 1909, a public meeting was held to discuss the opening of a school in the district; the committee believed 32 students would attend the school. Tenders were called to construct the school building in November 1909; W.C. Cowell's tender for was accepted in December 1909. Silverdale State School opened on 23 May 1910. It closed on 28 January 1963 and the students transferred to Engelsburg State School in Kalbar. The school was at 5382 Cunningham Highway.Demographics
In the, Silverdale was included in the census count for Munbilla with a total population of 434.In the, Silverdale had a population of 120 people.
In the, Silverdale had a population of 112 people.
Education
There are no schools in Silverdale. The nearest government primary schools are:- Warrill View State School in neighbouring Warrill View to the north
- Kalbar State School in neighbouring Kalbar to the south
- Aratula State School in Aratula to the south-west