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Cashmere QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Cashmere, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Cashmere QLD is 4,970 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cashmere is $1,020 per week ($53,040 per year). Median rent in Cashmere is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Cashmere has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Cashmere has a population density of 143.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cashmere is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cashmere is $2,200.

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Cashmere Population

residents (Census 2021)

Cashmere Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,020/wk

$53,040 per year

#1100 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$500/wk

$2,167 per month

#576 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,200/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Cashmere Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (2,527) Female 49.1% (2,442)

Population Density

143.5

people per km²

4,970 people · 34.6 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,965

Family income/wk

Cashmere Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Cashmere Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

32.8% 463 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

67.2% 947 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Cashmere Country of Birth

Australia

90.6%

England

6.8%

India

0.7%

Germany

0.6%

Canada

0.3%

Egypt

0.2%

France

0.2%

Croatia

0.2%

Indonesia

0.2%

Fiji

0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Cashmere Religion

No Religion

42.6%

Catholic

21.4%

Anglican

15.2%

Uniting Church

5.1%

Christian (other)

4.9%

Baptist

4.1%

Not stated

3.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cashmere Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

73.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Cashmere Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

27.8%

Other

21.1%

German

14.4%

IAL Punjabi

11.1%

Australian Indigenous

6.7%

Cantonese

6.7%

French

6.7%

SAL Filipin

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Cashmere Employment

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Employed full-time

47.1% 1,722 people

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Employed part-time

23.9% 875 people

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Unemployed

2.8% 101 people

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Not in labour force

26.3% 961 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Cashmere Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

33.9%

Bachelor Degree

29.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.0%

Postgraduate Degree

7.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.2%

Certificate I/II

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Cashmere Occupation

Professionals

31.2%

Managers

18.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.7%

Clerical & Administrative

12.7%

Community & Personal Service

9.7%

Sales Workers

4.7%

Labourers

3.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Cashmere Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.0%

Engineering

19.0%

Health

13.2%

Society & Culture

11.2%

Education

10.3%

Architecture & Building

8.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.3%

Information Technology

3.4%

Creative Arts

3.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.5%

Agriculture & Environment

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Cashmere Dwelling Types

Separate house

99.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cashmere Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.1%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$300-$399/wk

0.6%

$400-$499/wk

1.8%

$500-$649/wk

1.3%

$650-$799/wk

2.7%

$800-$999/wk

2.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.6%

$4,000+/wk

29.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cashmere Marital Status

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Married

61.7% 2,436

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Separated

1.6% 64

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Divorced

5.1% 202

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Widowed

2.2% 87

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Never married

29.3% 1,156

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cashmere Ancestry

English

34.6%

Australian

29.4%

Scottish

9.3%

Irish

8.8%

German

4.8%

Other

4.5%

Italian

2.3%

Dutch

1.7%

South African

1.5%

New Zealander

1.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.0%

Indian

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cashmere School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

20.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

19.2%

Secondary — Government

16.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

15.0%

Secondary — Catholic

8.8%

Pre-school

7.3%

Vocational Education

7.2%

Primary — Catholic

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Cashmere Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.7% 357

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No need for assistance

96.3% 9,381

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Cashmere Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.9% 695

—

Not a volunteer

82.1% 3,190

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cashmere Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.5%

$300-$449/mo

1.3%

$450-$599/mo

1.8%

$600-$799/mo

2.1%

$800-$999/mo

2.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

7.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

20.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

20.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cashmere How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.8%

Did not go to work

15.2%

Car (passenger)

3.6%

Train

2.3%

Truck

1.0%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.7%

Other

0.5%

Walked only

0.5%

Bus

0.3%

Bicycle

0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Cashmere Car Ownership

0 vehicles

0.3%

1 vehicle

11.3%

2 vehicles

43.0%

3 vehicles

26.5%

4+ vehicles

18.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Cashmere Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.2%

2 bedrooms

1.3%

3 bedrooms

10.6%

4 bedrooms

61.7%

5 bedrooms

20.7%

6+ bedrooms

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Cashmere Population Mobility

10.3%

moved in the last year

30.0%

moved in the last 5 years

3.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

74.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cashmere Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

143

Indigenous residents

9,600

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cashmere Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

460

Asthma

183

Arthritis

127

Heart disease

109

Diabetes

101

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Cashmere Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.8%

$1-$149/wk

5.9%

$150-$299/wk

4.8%

$300-$399/wk

2.2%

$400-$499/wk

2.2%

$500-$649/wk

2.6%

$650-$799/wk

8.0%

$800-$999/wk

7.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.9%

$3,500+/wk

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cashmere Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.3%

Couple — no children under 15

25.7%

Couple — no children

21.6%

One parent — no children under 15

2.9%

One parent — children under 15

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cashmere Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

1.0% 39

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.3% 11

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Previously served

4.6% 179

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Never served

94.1% 3,651

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cashmere Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.7% 488

—

Did not provide

87.3% 3,366

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cashmere Children Ever Born

No children

28.2%

1 child

9.8%

2 children

36.4%

3 children

18.2%

4 children

5.6%

5+ children

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Cashmere When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

105

1981–1990

111

1991–2000

138

2001–2010

358

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Cashmere Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.1%

5–14 hours

34.3%

15–29 hours

15.4%

30+ hours

10.7%

Did not do domestic work

15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Cashmere Household Size

1 person

6.2%

2 persons

31.0%

3 persons

20.6%

4 persons

26.7%

5 persons

9.8%

6+ persons

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cashmere Where Residents Moved From

Same address

4,345

Moved from QLD

375

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from NT

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Cashmere Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.6%

Step family — no other children

10.0%

Blended family — no other children

2.7%

Intact family — other children present

0.4%

Other couple — children only

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cashmere Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,950/wk

Median Rent $500/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Cashmere

Your weekly income

≈ $12,783/month

Median rent $500/wk

Left after rent $2,450/wk

Rent share 16.9%

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Income: $921/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $250/wk

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Income: $964/wk Rent: $283/wk Save: $217/wk

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Income: $997/wk Rent: $285/wk Save: $215/wk

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Income: $844/wk Rent: $295/wk Save: $205/wk

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Income: $1,033/wk Rent: $360/wk Save: $140/wk

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Income: $931/wk Rent: $380/wk Save: $120/wk

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Income: $905/wk Rent: $408/wk Save: $92/wk

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Income: $933/wk Rent: $410/wk Save: $90/wk

Cashmere vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Meringandan West

Pop: 2,488 Income: $972/wk Rent: $400/wk

Currajong

Pop: 2,490 Income: $809/wk Rent: $270/wk

Millbank (Qld)

Pop: 2,499 Income: $517/wk Rent: $270/wk

Mount Ommaney

Pop: 2,503 Income: $853/wk Rent: $540/wk

Eumundi

Pop: 2,504 Income: $784/wk Rent: $480/wk

Yarrabah

Pop: 2,505 Income: $337/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cashmere

What is the population of Cashmere QLD?

The population of Cashmere QLD is 4,970 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 143.5 people per km².Cashmere is ranked #1,577 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cashmere?

The median personal income in Cashmere QLD is $1,020 per week, or $53,040 per year.The median household income is $2,950 per week.Family income is $2,965 per week.Cashmere is ranked #1,100 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cashmere?

Median rent in Cashmere QLD is $500 per week ($2,167 per month).Rent represents 16.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cashmere ranks #576 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cashmere?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cashmere QLD is $2,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cashmere?

The median age in Cashmere QLD is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cashmere a good suburb to live in?

Cashmere is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 4,970.The median income is $1,020/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30556. All dollar figures in AUD.