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Cashmere
35 km²
Weekly household incomes in Cashmere are far above the national figure, making it one of the wealthiest areas in the region. This is a community of high earners and well-qualified professionals who typically live in large, detached family homes. With a population of 4,970, the area is notably family-oriented, with a higher proportion of children than most other Australian suburbs. It is a predominantly residential space where high pay and professional careers go hand-in-hand with a quiet, suburban lifestyle.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The area is family-heavy, with 20.3% of the population being children under 15, which is a little above the national figure. It has far fewer seniors than most similar areas, with only 10.7% aged 65 and over.
While 78.7% of residents were born in Australia, the proportion of people born overseas is much higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the national average.
English is the primary tongue for 93.3% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 5.0% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the national figure.
Religious patterns are around the middle for this level, with 54.6% identifying as Christian and 40.1% reporting no religion, which is a little above the Australian average.
Residents are highly qualified, with 70.7% completing Year 12, a figure far above the national average. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas.
Wealth is a defining feature here, as 46.0% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income of $2,950 is far above both the state and national figures.
The community is generally healthy, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions than most areas. However, 9.3% of people report a mental health condition, which is higher than in most similar areas.
Local residents are more likely to be unpaid carers for children than most other areas. Additionally, 5.9% of the population has served in the Defence Force, a much higher proportion than most similar areas.
First Nations residents in this area have a typical household income of $2,916, which is far above the state and national figures. They also show very high Year 12 completion rates compared to the rest of Australia.
Homes here are large and mostly full, with an average of 3.2 people per dwelling. This is much higher than the national figure, and very few people live alone.
Almost every home is a separate house, and 98.2% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon at just 5.6%, while typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,200 are much higher than most areas.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 99.7% of homes owning at least one vehicle. Public transport is sparse, and the walk to the nearest stop can take as long as 56 minutes.
The population is relatively stable, with 29.4% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.7% of the community.
There is a strong connection between the high education levels and the workforce, as 74.1% of adults are working or looking for work. This is far above the national average, with a high number of professionals and managers.
The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Most homes are far from basic needs, with only 12.9% within a 15-minute walk of groceries.