Sheldon flood risk
Of Sheldon’s 1,041 mapped properties, 12.1% are in a mapped flood area and 0% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Sheldon’s flood exposure is below the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Sheldon
Flood and bushfire areas across Sheldon. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Sheldon
Sheldon sits in the Capalaba police division, which recorded 4,761 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 4,761 total. Figures are for the whole Capalaba police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Sheldon
Sheldon can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Sheldon
At the 2021 Census, 18.8% of Sheldon’s 1,762 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Sheldon
Brisbane council approved 8,576 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Brisbane council area (not just Sheldon). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.