Cashmere
Statistical Area - sa2

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, as of Aug 2025, is around 21,473. This figure reflects an increase of 1,830 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,643. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 21,158 as of June 2024 and an additional 430 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 474 persons per square kilometer. Cashmere's growth rate of 9.3% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area average (7.0%) and the national average, making it 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 by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 based on 2021 data, are used. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are applied for each age cohort. Future population trends indicate a significant increase in the top quartile of national statistical areas. By 2041, Cashmere's population is forecast to expand by 5,003 persons, recording a gain of 21.8% over the 17 years.

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

Cashmere has averaged around 118 new dwelling approvals per year. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, with 592 homes approved over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25 inclusive. As of FY-26, there have been 56 dwelling approvals so far. On average, each new dwelling has accommodated approximately two residents per year over these five financial years, indicating steady demand that contributes to property value stability.

The average construction cost for new dwellings in Cashmere is $345,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. This financial year alone, there have been $3.3 million worth of commercial approvals, reflecting the area's predominantly residential character. Comparing Cashmere to Greater Brisbane, it has seen 37.0% more development per person over the past five years, balancing buyer choice with support for current property values.

New building activity in Cashmere consists of 88.0% detached dwellings and 12.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining its traditional low-density character focused on family homes. With approximately 159 people per dwelling approval, Cashmere exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Population forecasts indicate that Cashmere will gain an additional 4,688 residents by the year 2041. Current development trends appear well-matched to future needs, contributing to steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Cashmere has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 33 potential projects that could influence the region. Notable ones are Youngs Crossing Road Upgrade, Elan, Mayfair Joyner, and The Sanctuary. The following details those likely to have the greatest impact.

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

Cashmere has a skilled workforce with a 3.0% unemployment rate and estimated employment growth of 6.6% over the past year as of June 2025. It has 13,150 residents in work, an unemployment rate 1.1% below Greater Brisbane's 4.1%, and a workforce participation rate of 74.0%.

The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and public administration & safety, with the latter showing strong specialization at 1.4 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services are under-represented, at 7.4% compared to Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. Employment opportunities may be limited locally due to a predominantly residential area. From June 2024 to June 2025, employment levels increased by 6.6% and labour force increased by 7.6%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points.

In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 4.4% and a drop in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. As of Sep-25, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.5%, with employment growth of 0.26%. Future employment demand within Cashmere can be estimated using Jobs and Skills Australia's national forecasts from May 2025. Applying these projections to Cashmere's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, although these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows that income in Cashmere is very high nationally. The median assessed income is $65,165 while the average income stands at $74,905. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's figures of a median income of $55,645 and an average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year ending June 2022, current estimates would be approximately $72,796 (median) and $83,676 (average) as of March 2025. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Cashmere, between the 79th and 88th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that the predominant cohort spans 39.4% of locals (8,460 people) in the $1,500 - $2,999 category, consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 33.3% in the same category. The substantial proportion of high earners (35.4% above $3,000 per week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Cashmere. Housing accounts for 14.1% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 89th percentile for disposable income and 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.7% houses and 6.2% other dwellings. In contrast, Brisbane metro had 92.2% houses and 7.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cashmere was at 24.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 52.4% and rented ones at 23.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, lower than Brisbane metro's $2,080. The median weekly rent figure for Cashmere was $420, compared to Brisbane metro's $440. Nationally, Cashmere's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national average of $375.

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

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

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

Cashmere Trail's residents aged 15+ have university degrees at a rate of 24.5%, compared to the 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%. Current educational participation is high, at 31.5%, including primary education (11.3%), secondary education (9.4%), and tertiary education (5.0%).

Educational facilities seem to be outside immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

Transport analysis shows 26 active stops in Cashmere, served by mixed bus routes. Five routes operate here, offering 523 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is limited, with residents located about 734 meters from the nearest stop.

Services average 74 daily trips across all routes, equating to around 20 weekly trips per 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 has a low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population, closer to national averages among older, at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 57% (~12,261 people) of the total population have private health cover, which is very high. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 9.1 and 8.3% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 71.0%, report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 69.9% in Greater Brisbane. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 12.7% (2,722 people), compared to 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 its regional average, with 79.2% born in Australia, 91.9% being citizens, and 90.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Cashmere, comprising 53.4%, compared to 52.9% regionally. The top three ancestral groups are English (29.6%), Australian (28.4%), and Scottish (8.0%).

Notably, South African ancestry is overrepresented at 1.3% versus the regional average of 1.0%. New Zealand ancestry also exceeds the regional average at 1.1%, as does Maori ancestry at 0.7% compared to 0.4%.

Cashmere's population is younger than the national pattern

Cashmere's median age in 2021 was 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years but younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Cashmere had a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (14.9%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.5%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the proportion of residents aged 65-74 grew from 6.6% to 8.0%, while the proportion of those aged 25-34 decreased 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 126%, adding 1,026 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, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups.