Sheldon QLD

Postcode 4157 · Redland LGA

Sheldon is a small community in Queensland within the Redland local government area (postcode 4157). With a population of 1,762, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 47. Households earn a median income of $133K per year, with an average household size of 3.1 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Sheldon is $955,000, having surged 15.8% over the past year. The median weekly rent is $473 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,600.

Sheldon is served by 1 school, including 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 1124, which is well above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 11 bus stops. The crime rate in the Redland LGA is below average at 3,545 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Sheldon offers a gross rental yield of 2.6%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($955K/$1.1M). The price-to-income ratio of 7.2x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +15.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.6% Low Yield
Price vs State$955K/$1.1M Near Median
Affordability7.2x Moderate
Price Momentum+15.8% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$68,577
Mean Income$81,248
Earners5,864
YoY Change+4.4%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education8/10
Economic10/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$955K
15.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$473
POPULATION
1,762
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age47
Household Size3.1
HH Income /wk$2,558
Personal Income /wk$849
Mortgage /mth$2,600
CRIME (Redland LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,545
Total Incidents3,545
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops11
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1124
Total Students1,481
Independent1
Sheldon CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1124
Data: 2024