Sheldon - Mount Cotton, QLD 4434
Close to everything Brisbane offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Inner-city living
- $475/wk Median
- 10.7% Renters
Sheldon - Mount Cotton Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 8.4k
- Median age
- 37
- Median weekly rent
- $475
- To the CBD
- 24.4km
- Walkability
- 7.7
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Sheldon - Mount Cotton Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Renters land in Sheldon - Mount Cotton for the balance it strikes — close enough to Brisbane's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 10.7% of the suburb's 8,357 residents rent.
Around Sheldon - Mount Cotton
Sheldon - Mount Cotton Common
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Sheldon - Mount Cotton Reserve
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Sheldon - Mount Cotton
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Sheldon - Mount Cotton
Real questions renters ask before moving to Sheldon - Mount Cotton.
Is Sheldon - Mount Cotton a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Sheldon - Mount Cotton has a 10.7% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
How far is Sheldon - Mount Cotton from the Brisbane CBD?
Sheldon - Mount Cotton is approximately 24km from the Brisbane CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 34-49 minutes.
Is Sheldon - Mount Cotton walkable?
Sheldon - Mount Cotton carries a walkability score of 7.7/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
Is Sheldon - Mount Cotton family-friendly for renters?
Sheldon - Mount Cotton has around 6 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $475/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Brisbane.
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