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 22,847 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 3,204 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 19,643. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 21,462 in June 2025 and an additional 835 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 505 persons per square kilometer. Cashmere's growth of 16.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.3%. Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 44.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Future population trends forecast a significant increase in the top quartile of national statistical areas, with Cashmere expected to expand by 4,836 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 15.1% over the 16 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 FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 592 homes were approved. As of FY-26321 approvals have been recorded.

On average, around two people move to the area each year for every new home constructed over these five years, reflecting strong demand that supports property values. The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $304,000. This financial year has seen $3.3 million in commercial approvals registered, indicating Cashmere's predominantly residential nature.

Comparatively, Cashmere has slightly more development than the Greater Brisbane region, with 37.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. The new building activity shows a traditional low density character, with 88.0% detached dwellings and 12.0% attached dwellings, focusing on family homes that appeal to those seeking space. Cashmere reflects a developing area, with around 159 people per approval. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Cashmere is forecasted to gain approximately 3,451 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's workforce is skilled with notable representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.9% as of December 2025. There was an estimated employment growth of 1.6% over the past year.

As of December 2025, 13,160 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.3%, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%. Workforce participation was high at 79.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 19.4% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and public administration & safety.

Cashmere has a particular employment specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. Professional & technical services have limited presence at 7.4%, compared to the regional average of 8.9%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the resident population vs working population count. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 1.6% while labour force grew by 1.8%, causing an unemployment rate rise of 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.2% and a drop in unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage point. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Cashmere. These projections estimate national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across 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, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not consider localized population projections.

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

Cashmere SA2 had a high national median income of $69,082 among taxpayers and an average income of $79,223 in the financial year 2023, as per ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This compares to Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. By March 2026, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth suggest a median income of approximately $76,930 and an average income of around $88,223 in Cashmere SA2. Census data shows that incomes in Cashmere rank highly nationally, between the 78th and 88th percentiles for households, families, and individuals. Income analysis reveals that 39.4% of locals (9,001 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income category, slightly higher than the regional average of 33.3%. A significant portion, 35.4%, earns more than $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power in the community. Housing expenses account for 14.1% of income, and residents rank highly in disposable income (88th percentile) and SEIFA income ranking (7th decile).

Cashmere is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Cashmere's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.7% houses and 6.2% other dwellings. In Brisbane metro, this was 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cashmere stood at 24.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 52.4% and rented ones at 23.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Brisbane metro's $1,863 and the national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Cashmere was $420, compared to Brisbane metro's $380 and the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprising 1.6%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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% university degree holders, compared to SA3 area's 30.5%. This indicates potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are most common at 17.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 40.7% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (27.5%).

Educational participation is high at 31.5%, with 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 routes. These routes consist of five different services that collectively facilitate 523 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these transport options is considered limited, with residents typically residing 734 meters away from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most inhabitants commute outward. The car remains the primary mode of transportation at 90%, while only 7% use the train. On average, there are 2.0 vehicles per dwelling, surpassing the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 19.4% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 74 trips daily, equating to approximately 20 weekly trips per individual stop.

Cashmere's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Cashmere's health metrics show strong performance, with AreaSearch assessing mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence as low among the general population. The prevalence of common health conditions is near the nation's average for older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover is high, at approximately 58% of the total population (~13,342 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 9.1 and 8.3% of residents respectively. 71.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. The area has 13.1% of residents aged 65 and over (2,995 people), lower than Greater Brisbane's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally 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 broader region, with 79.2% born in Australia, 91.9% being citizens, and 90.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, at 53.4%, compared to 47.8% in Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups are English (29.6%), Australian (28.4%), which exceeds the regional average of 23.2%, and Scottish (8.0%).

Notably, South Australian (1.3%) and New Zealand (1.1%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Cashmere compared to regional averages of 0.6% and 1.0% respectively. Maori ethnicity is slightly underrepresented at 0.7% versus the regional average of 1.1%.

Cashmere's population is younger than the national pattern

Cashmere's median age is 36 years, equal to Greater Brisbane's but younger than the national average of 38 years. The 45-54 age group makes up 14.3% of Cashmere's population compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 11.6%. Between 2021 and present, the 65-74 age group grew from 6.6% to 8.0%, and the 75-84 cohort increased from 2.8% to 4.1%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group declined from 15.9% to 14.4%, and the 25-34 group dropped from 13.1% to 11.6%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Cashmere. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially, increasing by 884 people (95%) from 934 to 1,819. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 55% of total population growth, reflecting Cashmere's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.