Suburb Intelligence
Cashmere 4500
Western MBRC — semi-rural hills · City of Moreton Bay · 10.6 km² · Walk Score 15/100
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Cashmere the rural retreat of the northern corridor ? acreage blocks, horse properties, and a feel that's closer to a country town than a Brisbane suburb. Twenty-five kilometres north of the CBD via the Bruce Highway, it's where people go when they want space ? real space ? without actually leaving the city limits. The South Pine River runs through it, the hills give it views, and the houses sit on blocks measured in acres rather than metres. Population growth is minimal because there's simply not much land left to develop in this kind of lifestyle precinct.
Market Pulse
Living in Cashmere
Living in Cashmere: Bushland, Space, and Community
Cashmere sits between Eatons Hill and Warner, a pocket of acreage and rural-residential properties that feels further from the city than 23km suggests. Developed mostly from the 1980s, it's popular with families who want space, privacy, and trees — the kind of suburb where kids grow up on bikes and neighbours know each other.
The Cashmere Village Shopping Centre handles daily needs. Cashmere State School serves local primary students, with secondary students heading to Eatons Hill or Albany Creek. The South Pine River corridor runs along the suburb's southern edge. The suburb is fully developed with very limited turnover — when people buy in Cashmere, they stay.
Who Should Buy Here?
Cashmere is for families who want acreage-style living with community feel — space, trees, and neighbours who know your name.
Liveability
Living here
Liveability Score
6/10Schools & Education
Walkability & Lifestyle
- 5 parks covering 5% of area
- 1 per 350
- Bike Score: Low — hilly terrain
- Cashmere Village
- Albany Creek 8 min
Transport
No train station within the suburb — bus services provide public transport connections.
- ~40 min by car
- ~40 min via South Pine Rd
- Bus routes: 357, 359
- City, Chermside, Albany Creek
People & Demographics
Cashmere has a median age of 39 with 78%. Household income averages $1,950/week (Mid-range). Population +5%.
Best Fit
Who Cashmere suits
Based on property data, demographics, and lifestyle factors, Cashmere appeals to these buyer profiles.
Property Data
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Rental Market
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Risk & Due Diligence
What to know before buying
Safety & Crime Intelligence
Crime score: 18/100 severity rank (0 = no crime) — significantly safer than QLD & national benchmarks across most categories.
Break-ins −5% (2020–24) · Vehicle theft −15% (2020–24) · Violent −4.5% (2020–24)
Chance of violent crime: 1 in 200 (vs QLD 1 in 123, AU 1 in 89)
Flood & Environmental Risk
Low — elevated. Moderate — bushland interface. Always verify your specific property:
- Check Moreton Bay Flood Viewer
- Council flood planning overlay may apply
- Insurance: check with provider — flood premiums vary by specific lot
Development & Infrastructure Pipeline
Cashmere has active development projects shaping the suburb's future.
- Cashmere State School
- South Pine River — recreation
Top Sales
Updated: May 2026 · Public property records + market estimatesRecent recorded sales in Cashmere across the last 3 months.
Investor Summary
- Investor profile: Acreage lifestyle
- Demand indicator: Steady demand
- Gentrification risk: Low
- Subdivision potential: High on acreage lots
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Living in Cashmere: Bushland, Space, and Community
Twenty-three kilometres north of Brisbane, Cashmere is a leafy semi-rural suburb with acreage properties, bushland corridors, and a genuine community feel. The Cashmere Village Shopping Centre serves daily needs. For families who want space and trees within striking distance of the city.
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