Cashmere (Qld)

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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.

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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.

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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 of households making over per week. After housing expenses, households retain of their earnings, and the area ranks in the th decile for socio-economic advantage.

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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.

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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.

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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%.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 cohort fell from to . Projections to indicate that the to group will grow by (adding people) to reach from while the to and to cohorts are expected to decrease.

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Cashmere currently has an estimated 208 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 189 children aged 0-2 and 126 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 9% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 2% by 2041 (to approximately 204 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 614. Birth rates in the area have averaged 10.8 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.