Sheldon, QLD 4157 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Sheldon is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4157, home to 1,762 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Redland local government area and roughly 21 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,762
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $2,558 /week
- Median personal income
- $849 /week
- Median family income
- $2,486 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Redland
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Brisbane - East
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Bowman
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $473 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- St Luke's Catholic Parish School (Capalaba)
- Coolnwynpin State School
- Sheldon College (Sheldon)
- Hilliard State School
- Capalaba State College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 18 bus stops
- Mount Cotton Rd at Greenacres Caravan Park
- Mount Cotton Rd at Henderson Road
- Lyndon Rd near Mount Cotton Rd
- Lyndon Rd near Duncan Rd
- Mount Cotton Rd at Ney Road
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
- Reference station: Brisbane, 19.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 81.4% of the 613 resolvable premises in Sheldon. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 18.1%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 81.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 11,364 across the Redland LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 5,032 theft, 2,242 drug offences, 1,289 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sheldon?
Sheldon (QLD 4157) had 1,762 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Redland local government area.
What is the median rent in Sheldon?
The median advertised rent in Sheldon is $473/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Sheldon?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Sheldon covering catholic, government, independent sectors. Nearest include: St Luke's Catholic Parish School (Capalaba) (2.4 km), Coolnwynpin State School (2.5 km), Sheldon College (Sheldon) (2.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Sheldon?
Sheldon is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (81.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Sheldon?
Across the surrounding area, 11,364 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (5,032), drug offences (2,242), violent (1,289). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Sheldon?
In Sheldon, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.7°C and annual rainfall is 1,065 mm measured at the Brisbane weather station (19.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Sheldon?
18 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Sheldon centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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