Cashmere, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cashmere Moreton Bay, Queensland
Cashmere Village Shopping Centre, 2023
Cashmere Location in Queensland
Population	4,970 (2021 census)
• Density	143.6/km2 (372/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4500
Area	34.6 km2 (13.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	8.2 km (5 mi) W of Strathpine 27.1 km (17 mi) NNW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Moreton Bay
State electorate(s)	Pine Rivers
Federal Division(s)	Dickson
Suburbs around Cashmere: Samsonvale Whiteside Joyner Mount Samson Cashmere Warner Clear Mountain Clear Mountain Eatons Hill

Cashmere is a suburb in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Cashmere had a population of 4,970 people.

Geography

Cashmere is bounded to the north by Lake Samsonvale (27°16′00″S 152°53′00″E / 27.2666°S 152.8833°E / -27.2666; 152.8833 (Lake Samsonvale)). It is a reservoir created by the North Pine Dam, which impounds the North Pine River.

Cashmere is near the foothills of the D'Aguilar Range surrounded by dense forest.

History

The origin of the suburb name is from an early property owner by the name of James Cash.

Demographics

In the 2011 census, Cashmere had a population of 4,651 people, 49.7% female and 50.3% male. The median age of the Cashmere population was 35 years, 2 years below the national median of 37. 77.3% of people living in Cashmere were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were England 7.2%, New Zealand 3.6%, South Africa 3.1%, Scotland 0.7%, Germany 0.6%. 94.2% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 1% Afrikaans, 0.4% German, 0.4% Italian, 0.3% Hindi, 0.2% French.

In the 2016 census, Cashmere had a population of 4,920 people.

In the 2021 census, Cashmere had a population of 4,970 people.

Education

There are no schools in Cashmere. The nearest government primary schools are:

• Bray Park State School in Bray Park to the east
• Strathpine West State School in Strathpine to the east
• Eatons Hill State School in neighbouring Eatons Hill to the south-east
• Mount Samson State School in neighbouring Mount Samson to the west

The nearest government secondary schools are Bray Park State High School in Bray Park to the east and Albany Creek State High School in Albany Creek to the south-east.

Amenities

There are a number of parks in the area:

• Jan Sked Reserve (27°18′08″S 152°55′34″E / 27.3022°S 152.9261°E / -27.3022; 152.9261 (Jan Sked Reserve))
• Ogle Park (27°18′58″S 152°55′53″E / 27.3162°S 152.9315°E / -27.3162; 152.9315 (Ogle Park))

• One Mile Park (27°17′25″S 152°56′14″E / 27.2904°S 152.9372°E / -27.2904; 152.9372 (One Mile Park))

• Raymont Reserve (27°17′32″S 152°55′48″E / 27.2923°S 152.9300°E / -27.2923; 152.9300 (Raymont Reserve))