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Cashmere has an estimated 23,235 residents, up from 19,643 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,592 people, or 18.3%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years, faster than 89% of areas nationally. 962 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 44.5% of that increase. That puts 514 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to demographic evaluations by AreaSearch, the resident population of Cashmere reached approximately 23,235 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 3,592 people (18.3%) following the 2021 Census, when 19,643 people were counted. This demographic shift is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 21,462 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 962 validated new addresses identified since the Census date. With a population density of 513 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous living space and capacity for subsequent residential expansion. Outpacing both the broader SA3 area and the national average (9.5%), Cashmere's 18.3% post-2021 census surge highlights its position as a regional growth leader.
Natural growth served as the primary catalyst for this demographic expansion, generating approximately 44.5% of recent population additions, while overseas migration and interstate migration both registered positive contributions. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as the base year are utilised by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. For SA2 territories excluded from that release, as well as horizons post-2032, AreaSearch incorporates Queensland State Government SA2 area projections released in 2023 that rely on 2021 data. Because these state figures omit age cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings sourced from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (issued in 2023, based on 2022 data) across each age bracket. Looking ahead, long-term demographic modelling places Cashmere in the top quartile of statistical areas assessed by AreaSearch, with an expected increase of 4,768 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, representing a 12.9% cumulative gain over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,085 new dwellings have been approved in Cashmere over the past five years, an average of 217 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 214 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 86% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building activity in Cashmere has generated an average of approximately 217 new homes approved per annum, reaching 1,085 homes over the past 5 financial years. With an average of 1.3 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), residential delivery and housing demand appear balanced, sustaining orderly market conditions. New residential construction has averaged an expected construction cost of $379,000 per dwelling, consistent with wider regional development trends. In addition, commercial approvals totalling $3.3 million have been recorded this financial year, reflecting a modest level of commercial building activity.
Per capita dwelling approvals in Cashmere stand 106.0% higher than in Greater Brisbane, expanding options for prospective purchasers. The composition of new residential building activity is weighted heavily toward detached houses at 86.0%, with medium and high-density housing accounting for 14.0%, thereby preserving the suburb's low-density neighborhood structure while delivering spacious family homes. Generating around 99 people per approval, Cashmere demonstrates the characteristics of an expanding residential community. Urban growth projections indicate that Cashmere will add 2,995 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on ongoing residential building volumes, local dwelling supply appears well positioned to satisfy incoming demand, maintaining supportive market conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population expansion beyond current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Cashmere
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cashmere, worth an estimated $340 million. A further 118 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $36.8 billion. 42 are already under construction and 58 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Major infrastructure developments and planning programs exert a substantial influence on local growth and community performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 35 projects possessing the potential to affect the locality. Primary undertakings include the Youngs Crossing Road Upgrade, Elan, Mayfair Joyner, and The Sanctuary, with detailed information on the most significant initiatives presented below.
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The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary is a masterplanned residential community in Warner by Ausbuild. The development features house and land packages, expansive community parklands, a kick-and-chase zone, and 11 hectares of rehabilitated riparian corridors. Current works include dwelling construction across multiple stages and civil works for Warner South, alongside an adjacent childcare centre and swim school.
Elan
Elan is a 41-hectare masterplanned community in Warner delivering 387 new homes across four neighbourhoods with a mix of one- and two-storey residences by Villaworld Homes by AVID. Nearly half the site is dedicated to parks and habitat, with a network of walking and cycling trails. The development includes three koala crossings, two underpasses at community entrances and a first-of-its-kind overpass across Kremzow Road with fauna monitoring capability. Construction commenced July 2024 with staged land releases now selling.
Palmer Road Rural Residential Subdivision
Approved rural residential subdivision comprising 16.68 hectares with development approval for 9 large rural residential lots. The naturally treed property offers low-density living in a semi-rural environment close to urban amenities in the Moreton Bay region. The development site was previously marketed through Savills and listings have since been removed from the market, suggesting the property may have been sold or withdrawn. The approved subdivision aligns with Moreton Bay Regional Council's Rural Residential zone provisions for very low density residential development on the edge of urban areas.
Winn Road Resurfacing and Kremzow Road Rehabilitation
Road improvements including resurfacing of Winn Road, Cashmere, and rehabilitation of Kremzow Road, Brendale (delivered over two years).
Mayfair Joyner
Mayfair Joyner is a community nurtured by nature, featuring 150 house and land packages with block sizes ranging from 195m2 terraces to 400m2+ traditional house lots, all with generous frontages and access to over 3.5 hectares of public open space bordering One Mile Creek, along with 2 local parks. It includes vast lawns, leafy parklands, gentle creeks, and creative spaces for playing and exploring, designed as a natural enclave for families. The development is delivered in multiple stages and features environmental open spaces including a new park and playground with wildlife management initiatives.
Joyner Sewerage Infrastructure
The project includes a pump station and rising mains linked by approximately 1.7 kilometres of pipework in the Oxford Road area, enabling residential housing development.
Regent Quarter
A significant infill development in the established suburb of Joyner, comprising 328 residential lots ranging from 352m2 to 681m2, including an approved 130-place Childcare Centre. The project is designed to create practical and rewarding communities, with easy transport links to Brisbane CBD and Sunshine Coast.
Flora
A boutique development of 60 premium homes in the highly sought-after suburb of Joyner, located 22km north of the Brisbane CBD. The community is within walking distance of shops, schools, and public transport, and is surrounded by stunning parks and nature reserves, with a short walk to Lake Samsonvale.
13,126 residents of Cashmere are employed, from a labour force of 13,532. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 78.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 17,963, about 77% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Cashmere is characterized by a qualified workforce with strong participation across essential services, an unemployment rate of 3.0%, and consistent employment levels across the preceding year. As of March 2026, 13,126 residents are employed, while local unemployment sits 1.3% beneath the 4.3% benchmark seen in Greater Brisbane. Workforce participation is elevated at 78.9% compared to 70.1% in Greater Brisbane. In addition, Census data indicates that 19.4% of working residents performed their jobs from home, reflecting conditions during Covid-19 lockdown measures. Resident employment is concentrated within health care & social assistance, construction, and public administration & safety.
Local workforce representation is notably elevated in public administration & safety, where the area's employment share reaches 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, professional & technical employment accounts for a smaller footprint at 7.4%, compared with 8.9% regionally. The workforce count from Census data relative to the residing population shows that this predominantly residential district provides limited employment positions within its own boundaries. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures shows that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 0.2% while the labour force grew by 0.4%, leading to a 0.2 percentage points rise in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Brisbane recorded 3.2% employment growth, 3.4% labour force expansion, and a 0.1 percentage points increase in unemployment. Future workplace requirements can be evaluated through national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia from Mar-26. Projected industry expansion differs across sectors, with the national outlook indicating total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Extrapolating these national sectoral growth rates against the local occupational profile suggests Cashmere's workforce could expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (noting this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cashmere is $2,406 a week (about $125,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,003 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $69,082 a year against an average of $79,223. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated postcode data from the ATO released for financial year 2023 indicates that the Cashmere SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $69,082 and an average taxpayer income of $79,223. These figures are substantially elevated nationally, comparing with $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane respectively. Incorporating Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $76,930 (median) and $88,223 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings place Cashmere between the 78th and 88th percentiles nationally. Looking at income distributions, 39.4% of the population (9,154 individuals) earns within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, aligning with the 33.3% observed regionally.
In addition, 35.4% of local households generate weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, underpinning strong consumer capacity. Residential housing costs absorb 14.1% of income, while disposable income positions residents in the 88th percentile and the SEIFA income index places the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cashmere had 6,362 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 0% apartments. 52% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 17.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, separate houses made up 93.7% of all dwellings in Cashmere, while semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings accounted for 6.2%, in contrast to Brisbane metro where separate houses represented 73.5% and other dwellings accounted for 26.5%. Full home ownership was registered at 24.3%, slightly trailing Brisbane metro, while properties under a mortgage comprised 52.4% and rental accommodation made up 23.4%. Median monthly mortgage repayments reached $2,000, exceeding both the Brisbane metro level of $1,863 and the Australian average of $1,863. The median weekly rent stood at $420, compared with $380 in Brisbane metro and $375 nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cashmere counted 6,362 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,525 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 49% are couples with children, more than in 93% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute 87.0% of all households in the community, comprising couples with children at 48.5%, couples without children at 27.5%, and single parent families at 10.2%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 13.0%, made up of lone person households at 11.5% and group households at 1.6%. The typical household size stands at 3.0 people, exceeding the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.5% of adults in Cashmere hold a university qualification, including 17.7% with a bachelor degree and 4.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.5% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Attainment of university qualifications in Cashmere sits below regional averages, with 24.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a degree compared to 30.5% in SA3 area, presenting avenues for further educational progression. Among higher education credentials, bachelor degrees account for 17.7%, postgraduate qualifications represent 4.0%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.8%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 40.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (27.5%). Educational engagement is strong across the community, with 31.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education programs. This cohort includes 11.3% attending primary education, 9.4% in secondary education, and 5.0% enrolled in tertiary education.
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Getting around Cashmere means driving: households keep an average of 2.0 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.0% of residents in Cashmere report no long-term health condition. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Cashmere show favorable conditions based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness incidence. Rates of common health conditions remain low across the broader community and align with national figures for senior, at-risk age groups. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is notably elevated, with approximately 58% of the total population (~13,569 people) maintaining private cover, compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. Mental health issues and asthma represent the most frequently identified chronic conditions locally, affecting 9.1 and 8.3% of residents, respectively. A total of 71.0% of the community reported having no diagnosed chronic medical conditions, outperforming the 69.2% recorded in Greater Brisbane.
Working-age residents demonstrate typical health outcomes. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 12.8% of the population (2,967 people), compared to 15.0% across Greater Brisbane, with seniors recording above-average health results that nonetheless track slightly lower nationally than the general community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cashmere is largely Australian-born, at 79.2% of residents, with 9.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.6%) and Australian (28.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demographic composition in Cashmere aligns with the wider region across core cultural metrics: 79.2% of residents were born in Australia, 91.9% hold Australian citizenship, and 90.9% speak only English in the home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 53.4% of the population, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. Assessing parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Cashmere are English at 29.6%, Australian at 28.4% (well above the regional benchmark of 23.2%), and Scottish at 8.0%. Notable variations also appear across other cultural backgrounds, with South Australian background representing 1.3% in Cashmere (vs 0.6% regionally), New Zealand at 1.1% (vs 1.0%), and Maori at 0.7% (vs 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cashmere is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 26.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Cashmere closely mirrors Greater Brisbane across all primary age brackets, exhibiting a maximum difference of 3.6 percentage points. The median age remains at an estimated 35, matching the 2021 Census result and sitting 1 year below the Greater Brisbane figure of 36 recorded at the same Census. Since that Census, the proportion of residents in retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) has risen from 9.9% to an estimated 12.8%. Projections through to 2041 anticipate that the largest numeric increase will occur within retiree and elderly cohorts, expanding by 1,931 residents (65%) to 4,898, while the cohort of young to middle aged adults is expected to decrease over the same duration.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cashmere
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 3 months ago all 15 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 962 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (19,643 at the 2021 Census → 23,235 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (314011383). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.