Cashmere

The area is noticeably younger than both the state and national figures, with a typical age of 35. Children under 15 are well above the national average at 22.7%, while seniors make up a much lower share of the population at 9.9%.

Most residents were born in Australia (77.6%), and the most common ancestries are English and Australian. About 20.4% of people were born overseas, which is a little below the Queensland average.

English is the main language for 88.9% of the community. Only 8.9% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 51.2% of residents identify as Christian, while 40.9% have no religion. The number of people reporting no religion has risen by 20 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are high, with 68.3% of residents completing Year 12, which is far above the state average. Bachelor degrees or higher are held by 23.1% of adults.

Wealth is a standout feature here, as 33% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical personal weekly income of $1,003 is also well above the state average.

The community is generally healthy, with only 4% of people needing help with daily activities. However, 9.9% of residents report a mental health condition, which is a little above the national average.

Unpaid care for children is very common, with 35.9% of people providing this support. There is also a high proportion of former Defence Force members at 7.0%.

First Nations residents in Cashmere are much more likely to have completed Year 12 (63.4%) and earn higher incomes than those in other similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home and a high number of couples with children (68.3%). Very few people live alone, at just 11.5%.

The area is dominated by separate houses (93.8%), most of which have three or more bedrooms. Renting is less common than in the rest of the state, and the typical weekly rent is $420.

Car use is essential, as 98.9% of homes own at least one vehicle and only 2% commute by public transport. Walking to the nearest stop takes about 17 minutes, which is much higher than most areas.

The population is relatively stable, with 39.6% moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals have fallen significantly since 2011, now making up 6.1% of the community.

Job prospects are strong, with 74% of adults working or looking for work—far above the national figure. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is lower than most areas.

Cashmere is highly advantaged, scoring a 10 out of 10 for access to money and resources. It is also considered to have very low disadvantage compared to other areas.

The area experiences much higher rainfall than the Queensland average, with 1,282mm annually. Temperatures are generally milder than the state average.

The neighbourhood is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 3.6. While most people can walk to a park, very few have easy walking access to groceries, health services, or schools.