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Cashmere has an estimated 5,346 residents, up from 4,970 at the 2021 Census — a change of 376 people, or 7.6%. Natural increase accounts for 59.0% of that increase. That puts 154 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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As of May 2026, the suburb of Cashmere has an estimated residency of approximately 5,346 people, according to calculations from the latest census information and recent address validations. Compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 4,970 residents, this is an expansion of 376 individuals, or 7.6%. This projection is based on a baseline count of 5,137 residents from the June 2025 ABS population release, combined with 10 post-census address additions. With a density of 154 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Cashmere remains open and has room for potential future development.
This growth rate of 7.6% is only 1.7 percentage points below the national figure of 9.3%. The increase in the suburb of Cashmere was mostly driven by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 59.0% of the growth, though net gains from interstate and international migration also contributed. Projections for the statistical area utilize official 2024 releases based on a 2022 baseline, supplemented where needed by 2023 state government projections from 2021 records. Since state-level forecasts lack age-specific breakdowns, local age profiles are adjusted using regional proportions from 2023 ABS publications. Demographic expectations indicate that the suburb of Cashmere will experience growth placing it in the top quarter of national statistical areas, with a projected rise of 1,115 residents by 2041, representing a total expansion of 16.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
71 new dwellings have been approved in Cashmere over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 2.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 50, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Building approval records indicate that Cashmere averages about 14 new residential approvals annually, totaling an estimated 71 approvals over the five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 46 during FY-26 so far. Over the five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the ratio of population growth to new dwellings was just 0.6 people per built home, meaning supply is comfortably meeting or exceeding local demand, keeping choice high for buyers and supporting future population growth. The average construction cost of these new homes is $345,000. In addition, commercial approvals registered at $26,000 for the current financial year, emphasizing a heavily residential direction.
Per capita building approvals in Cashmere are at roughly 67% of the Brisbane metropolitan average, placing the area in the 11th national percentile, which limits choice for buyers and keeps interest focused on established properties. This lower rate of new builds relative to national figures suggests a mature market with limited land availability. The construction mix is heavily weighted toward standalone houses at 94.0%, with townhouses and apartments comprising 6.0%, preserving a low-density residential profile suited to families. This quiet, low-growth building climate is highlighted by a ratio of 1466 local residents for every single residential approval. Projections indicate that Cashmere will gain an additional 906 residents by 2041. If the current rate of home building does not accelerate, new supply may fall short of demand, potentially intensifiying competition and boosting home values.
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 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cashmere. A further 67 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $23.3 billion. 21 are already under construction and 24 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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Local infrastructure projects, planning changes, and major works have a significant impact on local trends. There are 11 projects identified that are expected to influence the area, including road resurfacing on Winn Road, rehabilitation works on Kremzow Road, the Palmer Road rural residential subdivision, Mayfair Joyner, and the Moreton Bay Regional Council Planning Scheme.
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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).
Moreton Bay Regional Council Planning Scheme
The overarching planning scheme for the Moreton Bay Region, setting the policy direction for future development. It guides sustainable growth, environmental protection, natural hazard management, self-contained communities, and integrated transport within the region.
Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) Interim Amendment No. 1
An interim amendment to the Local Government Infrastructure Plan for Moreton Bay Regional Council, supported by various reports covering trunk infrastructure networks including roads, active transport, stormwater, public parks, and land for community facilities.
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.
Cashmere Residential Estate (Heritage Pacific)
A fifty-one lot residential development spanning 42.49 hectares, located in Cashmere at the corner of Kremzow and Ira Buckby Roads. Developed in two stages.
Youngs Crossing Road Upgrade
City of Moreton Bay is delivering the Youngs Crossing Road Upgrade at Joyner to improve flood immunity, safety and capacity at the North Pine River crossing. The project covers more than one kilometre between Protheroe Road and Dayboro Road and includes a new approximately 200 metre flood-resilient bridge, road widening and intersection upgrades, traffic signals, retaining walls, utility works, pedestrian and cycling improvements, noise barriers, environmental management measures and landscaping. As of May 2026, construction is progressing, with bridge concrete works, underground services, traffic signal works, piling, retaining wall works, earthworks and vegetation management underway.
Les Hughes Sports Complex Master Plan Implementation
Redevelopment of the Les Hughes Sports Complex netball building in Bray Park, delivering a modern clubhouse for the Pine Rivers Netball Association. Supported by local, state, and federal funding, the project features change rooms, a canteen, clubroom, tiered seating, and 74 new parking spaces.
3,175 residents of Cashmere are employed, from a labour force of 3,276. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 78.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,821, about 90% 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 workforce is highly skilled with a strong representation in core services, and the unemployment rate sits at just 3.1%. In March 2026, there were 3,175 employed residents. This unemployment rate is 1.2 percentage points lower than the wider Brisbane metropolitan average of 4.3%, while workforce participation is elevated at 78.0% compared to 70.4% regionally. At the census, a moderate 22.3% of the working population worked from home, although this was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions. Local employment is predominantly found within healthcare and social assistance, construction, and education and training.
The building sector shows a high level of specialization, employing workers at a rate 1.4 times the regional standard. In contrast, accommodation and food services play a minor role, representing 5.0% of employment compared to 6.7% across the region. Despite some local business activity, a comparison of local employment numbers against the residential population suggests a large portion of the workforce travels out of the area to work. Over the 12 months ending March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 1.1% and total employment fell by 1.3%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, the Greater Brisbane region experienced a 3.2% rise in employment, a 3.4% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future employment trend estimates are guided by the national projections released in May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. Nationally, job growth is projected at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries vary. Applying these rates to the local employment mix yields projected increases of 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cashmere is $2,950 a week (about $153,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,020 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,269 a year against an average of $76,174. 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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According to tax data from the 2023 financial year, local incomes are significantly higher than the national average. The median income among taxpayers is $66,269 and the average is $76,174, compared to Greater Brisbane figures of $58,236 and $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 would be roughly $73,797 for the median and $84,827 for the average. Weekly household incomes are in the 96th percentile at $2,950. The largest income bracket contains 32.1% of residents (1,716 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which aligns closely with the regional share of 33.3%.
High-income earners are prominent, with 48.8% of households making over $3,000 per week. After housing expenses, households retain 88.1% of their earnings, and the area ranks in the 9th decile for socio-economic advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cashmere had 1,508 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 1% apartments. 64% are owned with a mortgage, 6% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,200 a month, a total housing cost higher than 82% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 16.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock is composed of 98.8% detached houses and 1.2% other housing types, such as apartments and semi-detached properties, compared to a metro split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership is high at 30.8%, while mortgaged properties account for 63.5% and rented homes make up 5.7%. The median monthly mortgage payment is $2,200, which is higher than the Brisbane metropolitan average of $1,863, and the median weekly rent is $500, compared to the metropolitan average of $380. Nationally, mortgage costs are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cashmere counted 1,508 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,622 today, averaging 3.2 people each. 55% are couples with children, more than in 97% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 6% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 92.9% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 55.2%, couples without children at 30.1%, and single-parent homes at 6.3%. Non-family households account for the remaining 7.1%, which includes single-person households at 6.2% and shared group households at 1.5%. The median household size is 3.2 people, compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.6% of adults in Cashmere hold a university qualification, including 19.4% with a bachelor degree and 4.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 25.6% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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University degrees are held by 27.6% of residents, slightly below the SA3 regional average of 30.5%. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Vocational education is highly represented, with 39.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding technical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 14.1% and certificates at 25.6%. A high proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 31.4% currently enrolled in an educational institution. This is composed of 11.4% in high school, 10.5% in primary school, and 4.9% in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Cashmere means driving: households keep an average of 2.4 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The local transit network consists of 2 active stops serviced by bus routes. These stops accommodate 1 distinct route, providing a combined total of 90 passenger journeys each week. Public transport access is limited, with residents living an average of 1492 meters from the nearest stop. Commuting is dominated by private vehicles at 90%, while 7% of residents use the train. Vehicle ownership is high, averaging 2.4 cars per home. Working from home was recorded for 22.3% of workers in the 2021 Census, which may have been elevated by pandemic conditions.
Transit services average 12 daily runs across all routes, which translate to approximately 45 weekly runs at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.8% of residents in Cashmere report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 78% of areas nationally. 3.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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 are positive across the community, showing low rates of chronic illness and mortality across all age segments, while private health insurance coverage is high, held by approximately 57% of residents, representing around 3,068 people. The most prevalent health conditions recorded are mental health difficulties and asthma, affecting 8.6% and 7.7% of the population. A total of 71.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Residents under 65 show favorable health levels. Those aged 65 and older represent 14.0% of the population (748 people), which is lower than the metropolitan proportion of 15.1%.
Health metrics among older residents are exceptionally positive, ranking higher nationally than the general community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cashmere is largely Australian-born, at 80.1% of residents, with 5.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.0%) and Australian (28.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is lower than average, with 80.1% of residents born locally, 93.9% holding citizenship, and 94.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 56.9% of the population, compared to 47.8% in Greater Brisbane. The most common ancestries are English at 33.0% (compared to 26.8% regionally), Australian at 28.0%, and Scottish at 8.8%. There is also notable representation from other backgrounds, with South Australian residents making up 1.5% of the population (compared to 0.6% regionally), New Zealanders at 1.2% (compared to 1.0%), and Dutch residents at 1.7% (compared to 1.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cashmere is 40. 22.0% 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 median age of 40 years is older than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national average of 38. The 45 to 54 cohort is highly represented at 18.1% of the population, compared to a national average of 12.0%, while the 25 to 34 age group is underrepresented at 6.9%. Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 group has increased from 7.7% to 9.2%, and the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 2.5% to 3.9%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 8.3% to 6.9%, and the 5 to 14 cohort fell from 15.7% to 14.4%.
Projections to 2041 indicate that the 45 to 54 group will grow by 25% (adding 241 people) to reach 1,209 from 967, while the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 cohorts are expected to decrease.
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) 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) | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Oct 2025 10 months ago all 5 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 Oct 2025. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 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 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month 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 — 10 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,970 at the 2021 Census → 5,346 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 May 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 (SAL30556). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.