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Sheldon QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Sheldon, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Sheldon QLD is 1,762 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sheldon is $849 per week ($44,148 per year). Median rent in Sheldon is $473 per week ($2,050 per month). Sheldon has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Sheldon has a population density of 77.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Sheldon is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sheldon is $2,600.

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Sheldon Population

residents (Census 2021)

Sheldon Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$849/wk

$44,148 per year

#2798 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$473/wk

$2,050 per month

#843 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,600/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Sheldon Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (920) Female 47.8% (843)

Population Density

77.4

people per km²

1,762 people · 22.8 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,486

Family income/wk

Sheldon Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Sheldon Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.0% 259 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.0% 239 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Sheldon Country of Birth

Australia

91.9%

England

6.3%

Egypt

0.5%

India

0.5%

China

0.4%

Germany

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Sheldon Religion

No Religion

41.8%

Catholic

22.7%

Anglican

15.1%

Not stated

5.6%

Uniting Church

5.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.8%

Christian (other)

2.9%

Pentecostal

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sheldon Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

65.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Sheldon Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Punjabi

18.9%

Mandarin

16.2%

Urdu

16.2%

Greek

10.8%

Spanish

10.8%

Afrikaans

10.8%

IAL Sinhal

8.1%

Other

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Sheldon Employment

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Employed full-time

37.5% 508 people

⏰

Employed part-time

23.7% 321 people

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Unemployed

2.9% 39 people

🏠

Not in labour force

35.9% 487 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Sheldon Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

36.1%

Bachelor Degree

30.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.9%

Postgraduate Degree

8.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.7%

Certificate I/II

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Sheldon Occupation

Professionals

31.0%

Managers

18.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.5%

Clerical & Administrative

13.4%

Community & Personal Service

8.2%

Sales Workers

4.7%

Labourers

4.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Sheldon Field of Study

Engineering

22.7%

Management & Commerce

21.6%

Health

11.0%

Architecture & Building

10.9%

Society & Culture

10.2%

Education

8.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.5%

Creative Arts

3.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.4%

Information Technology

2.4%

Agriculture & Environment

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Sheldon Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sheldon Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.1%

$1-$149/wk

0.6%

$150-$299/wk

0.6%

$300-$399/wk

1.0%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

1.8%

$650-$799/wk

4.3%

$800-$999/wk

5.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.9%

$4,000+/wk

26.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sheldon Marital Status

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Married

59.9% 895

↔️

Separated

2.8% 42

📋

Divorced

7.0% 104

🕊️

Widowed

2.9% 43

👤

Never married

27.4% 410

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sheldon Ancestry

English

33.2%

Australian

30.1%

Scottish

9.2%

Irish

8.9%

Other

5.6%

German

4.6%

Dutch

2.0%

Italian

1.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.5%

Chinese

1.4%

Welsh

1.0%

Maori

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sheldon School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

23.6%

Secondary — Government

15.3%

Primary — Government

14.8%

Vocational Education

10.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.2%

Secondary — Catholic

8.8%

Pre-school

8.5%

Primary — Catholic

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Sheldon Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.5% 154

✅

No need for assistance

95.5% 3,248

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Sheldon Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.5% 251

—

Not a volunteer

82.5% 1,182

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sheldon Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.8%

$600-$799/mo

2.3%

$800-$999/mo

5.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

6.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

8.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

23.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

21.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sheldon How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.0%

Did not go to work

14.8%

Car (passenger)

4.7%

Truck

4.1%

Walked only

1.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.8%

Bus

0.8%

Bicycle

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Sheldon Car Ownership

0 vehicles

0.6%

1 vehicle

11.2%

2 vehicles

34.9%

3 vehicles

24.9%

4+ vehicles

28.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Sheldon Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.1%

2 bedrooms

1.3%

3 bedrooms

24.7%

4 bedrooms

40.8%

5 bedrooms

21.4%

6+ bedrooms

10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Sheldon Population Mobility

11.8%

moved in the last year

30.2%

moved in the last 5 years

3.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sheldon Indigenous Population

1.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

3,373

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sheldon Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

112

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Sheldon Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.1%

$1-$149/wk

5.9%

$150-$299/wk

5.8%

$300-$399/wk

3.4%

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.5%

$650-$799/wk

7.2%

$800-$999/wk

8.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.2%

$3,500+/wk

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sheldon Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.2%

Couple — no children

29.7%

Couple — no children under 15

26.2%

One parent — no children under 15

4.4%

One parent — children under 15

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sheldon Military Service

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Previously served

3.9% 56

👤

Never served

96.1% 1,387

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Sheldon Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.1% 231

—

Did not provide

83.9% 1,201

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sheldon Children Ever Born

No children

27.8%

1 child

9.9%

2 children

30.7%

3 children

21.2%

4 children

7.8%

5+ children

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Sheldon When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Sheldon Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.2%

5–14 hours

30.5%

15–29 hours

17.5%

30+ hours

12.3%

Did not do domestic work

16.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Sheldon Household Size

1 person

9.8%

2 persons

37.2%

3 persons

16.9%

4 persons

16.7%

5 persons

11.5%

6+ persons

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sheldon Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,500

Moved from QLD

163

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from TAS

Moved from NT

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Sheldon Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.5%

Step family — no other children

6.3%

Intact family — other children present

2.0%

Blended family — no other children

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sheldon Schools

schools nearby

government

1124

avg ICSEA score

1,481

total students

Sheldon College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,481 students

1124

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Sheldon Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,558/wk

Median Rent $473/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Sheldon

Your weekly income

≈ $11,085/month

Median rent $473/wk

Left after rent $2,085/wk

Rent share 18.5%

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Sheldon vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Conondale

Pop: 882 Income: $583/wk Rent: $300/wk

Taroom

Pop: 885 Income: $745/wk Rent: $170/wk

South Nanango

Pop: 893 Income: $459/wk Rent: $250/wk

Herberton

Pop: 895 Income: $488/wk Rent: $220/wk

Alligator Creek (Mackay - Qld)

Pop: 897 Income: $951/wk Rent: $200/wk

Coalfalls

Pop: 898 Income: $836/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sheldon

What is the population of Sheldon QLD?

The population of Sheldon QLD is 1,762 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 77.4 people per km².Sheldon is ranked #3,200 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Sheldon?

The median personal income in Sheldon QLD is $849 per week, or $44,148 per year.The median household income is $2,558 per week.Family income is $2,486 per week.Sheldon is ranked #2,798 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Sheldon?

Median rent in Sheldon QLD is $473 per week ($2,050 per month).Rent represents 18.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Sheldon ranks #843 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Sheldon?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sheldon QLD is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sheldon?

The median age in Sheldon QLD is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sheldon a good suburb to live in?

Sheldon is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,762.The median income is $849/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32550. All dollar figures in AUD.