The size of Silkstone is approximately 2 square kilometres. It has 5 parks covering nearly 8% of total area. The population of Silkstone in 2011 was 3,482 people. By 2016 the population was 3,473 showing a population decline of 0.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Silkstone is 0-9 years. Households in Silkstone are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Silkstone work in a trades occupation. In 2011, 63.7% of the homes in Silkstone were owner-occupied compared with 64.2% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $379,000.