Sheldon, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Sheldon, in the Redland City local government area.
| Locality | Sheldon |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Redland City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.58601 |
| Longitude | 153.20425 |
| Population | 1,667 |
| Density | 73.1 /km² |
| Area | 22.8 km² |
| Elevation | 47 m |
| Postcode | 4157 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 22 km southeast |
Sheldon is a locality in the Redland City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,667. The locality covers an area of 22.8 km², giving a population density of about 73.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 47 m above sea level. It lies approximately 22 km southeast of Brisbane. Sheldon is located at 27.5860°S, 153.2043°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4157.
Sheldon unfolds across a landscape that feels both enduring and subtly shifting, a tapestry of rolling hills that gently slope towards the Brisbane River. It lies 21.8 km south-east of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 126°T), and is situated 5.1 km south-south-east of Capalaba. The air here carries the scent of damp earth after rain, a characteristic perfume of the subtropical climate, mingling with the faint, sweet aroma of flowering gum trees. Broad acres are defined by scattered stands of eucalypts, their grey-green leaves rustling in the breeze, interspersed with pastures where cattle graze, their forms softened by the hazy, diffused light of the Queensland sun. The terrain, a gentle undulation rather than dramatic peaks, invites a slower pace, a contemplation of the broad skies that arch overhead, often painted with streaks of cirrus clouds like brushstrokes on a vast canvas.
Historically, Sheldon’s character is deeply entwined with the agricultural pursuits that have shaped its identity for generations. Dairy farming once dominated these fertile valleys, the rich soil yielding abundantly for generations of families who worked the land with a quiet diligence. Though the landscape has seen shifts, with some properties transitioning to lifestyle blocks, the echoes of that past remain, a subtle hum beneath the surface of everyday life. The local economy, while diversified now, still draws strength from its rural roots, with a scattering of smaller holdings and hobby farms contributing to the area's character. The nearby waterways, the lifeblood of the region, offer tranquil spots for recreation, their banks often lined with native vegetation, a testament to the enduring connection between Sheldon and the natural world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Sheldon, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Sheldon, in the Redland City local government area.
Detailed location data for Sheldon includes the postcode (4157), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Redland City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Sheldon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |