Silverdale is a rural

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in the

Scenic Rim Region The Scenic Rim Region is a local government area in West Moreton region of South East Queensland, Australia. Established in 2008, it was preceded by several previous local government areas with histories extending back to the early 1900s and b ...

Queensland ) , nickname = Sunshine State , image_map = Queensland in Australia.svg , map_caption = Location of Queensland in Australia , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = Australia , established_title = Before federation , established_ ...

, Australia. In the , Silverdale had a population of 120 people.

Geography

Silverdale is located in the

Fassifern Valley Fassifern Valley is a valley of the Scenic Rim in South East Queensland. Towns found in the valley include Harrisville, Kalbar, Roadvale, Warril View and Aratula. Fassifern Valley is known as a carrot-producing area, as well as for growin ...

farming area along the

Cunningham Highway The Cunningham Highway is a national highway located in south-eastern Queensland, Australia. The highway links the Darling Downs region with the urbanised outskirts of via Cunninghams Gap. The Cunningham carries the National Highway 15 sh ...

. The eastern boundary of Silverdale is marked by Warrill Creek, a tributary of the Bremer River.

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 (now Kalbar State School) in Kalbar. The school was at 5382 Cunningham Highway (). At the the locality and surrounds recorded a population of 434.

Facilities

Silverdale has one of more than 30

cattle tick Cattle tick can refer to any of several species of ticks that parasitize cattle, including: * ''Haemaphysalis longicornis'', the Asian longhorned tick * ''Rhipicephalus annulatus'', the North American cattle tick * ''Rhipicephalus microplus The ...

clearing facilities in Queensland.

Events

The locality is home to the Annual Silverdale Show and Sale.

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