Living in Sheldon

Acreage lifestyle at its best

Population: 1,762
Distance to Brisbane CBD: 27km
Median house price: $1,800,000* 

Sheldon offers an acreage lifestyle within easy reach of city employment hubs. With large properties, koala habitat and conservation corridors, it’s prized for privacy, tranquillity and a strong environmental ethos. Despite its secluded feel, it’s minutes to Capalaba, Carindale and the Gateway Motorway. Numerous equestrian schools are located within the area.

Sheldon is also home to Sheldon College, a state-of-the-art private P-12 co-educational college with tartan track, pool, events centre, tennis courts and more.

Why people choose to live here

• Acreage and privacy – generous blocks and quiet streets
• Bushland setting – wildlife and conservation areas
• Proximity without congestion – quick access to Capalaba/Carindale
• Quality schooling nearby – Sheldon College adjacent
• Space for hobbies – sheds, gardens, home workshops

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Things to do

• Sport: Mountain biking, bush walking, horseriding and more
• Eat and drink: Sirromet and local cafes at nearby Paradise Gardens at Thornlands
• Nature: Don and Christine Burnett Conservation Area
• Events: Sirromet Park Run every Sunday, A Day on the Green at Sirromet Concert Series every summer.
• Arts and culture: Cleveland Library, visit Redland Performing Arts Centre and Redland Art Gallery in Cleveland

*As at May 2026, Source: PropTrack