Cashmere

Population growth drivers in Cashmere are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Cashmere's population is around 21,638 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,995 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,643 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 21,158 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 485 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 478 persons per square kilometer. Cashmere's growth rate of 10.2% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (7.4%) and the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 59.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, based on 2021 data. Age category splits are applied proportionally using ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data. A significant population increase is forecast for the top quartile of national statistical areas, with Cashmere expected to expand by 5,003 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 20.9% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Cashmere among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Cashmere has averaged approximately 118 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 592 homes were approved, with an additional 157 approved so far in FY26. On average, around two people move to the area each year for every new home constructed over these five financial years, reflecting strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $304,000. This year, $3.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Cashmere has slightly more development, with 37.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years, maintaining good buyer choice while supporting existing property values.

The new building activity shows 88.0% detached dwellings and 12.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes that appeal to those seeking space. With around 159 people per approval, Cashmere reflects a developing area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, population forecasts indicate that Cashmere will gain approximately 4,523 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Cashmere has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

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Cashmere ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Cashmere has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 2.9% as of September 2025. This is lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.7%. There are 13,219 residents in work, with a workforce participation rate of 74.0%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Major employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and public administration & safety. The area has a particular specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Professional & technical services have limited presence, at 7.4% compared to the regional 8.9%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 4.7%, while labour force increased by 5.2%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a 0.5 percentage point drop in unemployment. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Cashmere's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The Cashmere SA2 had a high national median income of $65,165 among taxpayers and an average income of $74,905 in the financial year 2022, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This compares to Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520 for the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimates as of September 2025 would be approximately $74,282 (median) and $85,384 (average). Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes all rank highly in Cashmere, between the 78th and 88th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 39.4% of locals (8,525 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income category, similar to regional patterns where 33.3% occupy this range. Higher earners make up a substantial presence with 35.4% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. Housing accounts for 14.1% of income, and residents rank highly in disposable income at the 88th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Cashmere is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Cashmere's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 93.7% houses and 6.2% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. Brisbane metro had a slightly lower percentage of houses at 92.2%, with 7.9% being other dwellings. Home ownership in Cashmere stood at 24.3%, which was lower than Brisbane metro's rate. Mortgaged dwellings made up 52.4%, and rented dwellings accounted for 23.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cashmere was $2,000, below the Brisbane metro average of $2,080. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure in Cashmere was $420, compared to Brisbane metro's $440. Nationally, Cashmere's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Cashmere features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 87.0% of all households, consisting of 48.5% couples with children, 27.5% couples without children, and 10.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 13.0%, with lone person households at 11.5% and group households comprising 1.6% of the total. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.9.

The educational profile of Cashmere exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Cashmere Trail's residents aged 15+ have 24.5% with university degrees, compared to SA3 area's 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 17.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are held by 40.7% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 13.2% and certificates at 27.5%. Educational participation is high, with 31.5% currently enrolled in formal education: 11.3% in primary, 9.4% in secondary, and 5.0% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.3% in primary education, 9.4% in secondary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Cashmere has 26 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by five different routes that together facilitate 523 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as limited, with residents on average being located 734 meters away from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, there are an average of 74 daily trips, which translates to approximately 20 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Cashmere is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Cashmere shows better-than-average health outcomes, with fewer common health conditions among its general population compared to national averages for older and at-risk groups.

Approximately 57% (~12,355 people) of Cashmere's population has private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (affecting 9.1% of residents) and asthma (8.3%), while 71.0% report no medical ailments, compared to 69.9% in Greater Brisbane. As of 2021, Cashmere has 12.7% (2,743 people) of its population aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Brisbane's 16.2%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Cashmere records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Cashmere's cultural diversity aligns with the broader area, where 79.2% were born in Australia, 91.9% are citizens, and 90.9% speak English only at home. Christianity is predominant, with 53.4%, similar to Greater Brisbane's 52.9%. The top three ancestry groups are English (29.6%), Australian (28.4%), and Scottish (8.0%).

Notably, South African (1.3%) and New Zealand (1.1%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.0% each, with Maori at 0.7%, higher than the regional 0.4%.

Cashmere's population is younger than the national pattern

Cashmere's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years. This is slightly younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Cashmere has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (14.9%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.5%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 65-74 has grown from 6.6% to 8.0%, while the population aged 25-34 has declined from 13.1% to 11.5%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are projected for Cashmere. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 124%, adding 1,019 residents to reach a total of 1,842. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 52% of population growth, indicating a trend towards demographic aging. Conversely, populations aged 0-4 and 25-34 are projected to decline.