Average rent in Sheldon - Mount Cotton, QLD — 2026

Sheldon - Mount Cotton commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $475/week — about 32% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (88% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (99%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 8,357, the median age is 37, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Sheldon - Mount Cotton is 24km from Brisbane. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.