Sheldon, Queensland facts for kids
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 Sheldon
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| Population | 1,762 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 77.28/km2 (200.2/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4157 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 22.8 km2 (8.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Redland City | ||||||||||||||
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| Federal Division(s) | Bowman | ||||||||||||||
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Sheldon is a quiet, green area in Queensland, Australia. It's known for its many trees and open spaces. You'll find it about 23 kilometers (14 miles) south-east of Brisbane's city center. In 2021, about 1,762 people called Sheldon home. It's a special place because it helps protect nature, especially koalas.
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Exploring Sheldon's Nature
Sheldon is mostly made up of bushland and large properties. This means there are lots of trees and natural areas. Many parts of Sheldon are protected. This helps save the natural eucalyptus forests. It also protects animals like the koala, which are endangered.
Tingalpa Creek flows along the western side of Sheldon. This creek forms a natural border with the City of Brisbane. The creek starts in Sheldon, so the area collects water for the Leslie Harrison Dam. This dam provides drinking water for much of the Redlands area.
Sheldon is home to many koalas. Because of this, a lot of its natural bushland is kept safe. This bushland stretches north from the Venman Bushland National Park.
Some of the important nature spots in Sheldon include:
- Brisbane Koala Bushlands
- Emu Street Bushland Reserve
- Ford Road Conservation Area
- Summit Street Reserve
Sheldon's Story: How It Began
Sheldon used to be a quiet, mostly empty rural area. It officially got its name in 1980. Before that, it was part of two other suburbs: Capalaba and Mount Cotton.
The name Sheldon probably comes from a village in Devon, United Kingdom. That village's name came from an old English word. It meant "steep-sided hill and wooden valley."
Sheldon College is a well-known school in the area. It opened in 1997. It's located where Sheldon meets Capalaba, Alexandra Hills, and Thornlands.
Who Lives in Sheldon?
In 2021, Sheldon had a population of 1,762 people. In 2011, there were 1,690 people living here. About half were female and half were male. The average age of people in Sheldon was 42 years old. This was a bit older than the national average of 37 years.
Most people (80.5%) living in Sheldon were born in Australia. Other countries where people were born include England (7%), New Zealand (2.6%), and South Africa (1%). Most residents (94.5%) speak English at home. Some also speak German, Spanish, or Serbian.
What People Do in Sheldon
Sheldon has a few businesses that are important to the area. Karreman Quarries is based here. They operate a quarry in the suburb. A quarry is a place where they dig up rocks and other materials. These materials are used to build roads.
Another interesting business is ABeeC Hives. They make beehives for special Australian native bees. These bees are called Tetragonula carbonaria and Tetragonula hockingsi. They are stingless bees!
Learning in Sheldon
Sheldon College is a private school for students from Prep (the year before Year 1) all the way to Year 12. It teaches both boys and girls. In 2017, about 1,367 students went to Sheldon College.
Sheldon does not have any government schools inside its borders. Students living in Sheldon can go to government schools in nearby suburbs. Some of these include Coolnwypin State School in Capalaba and Hilliard State School in Alexandra Hills. For high school, students might go to Capalaba State College or Cleveland District State High School.
