Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 4.0 km apart, on the same open data. Mount Cotton scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.
| Mount Cotton | Sheldon | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 50 | 82 |
| Safety | 79 | 70 |
| Wealth | 86 | 84 |
| Value | 79 | 74 |
| Parks | 13 | 0 |
| Cafés | 14 | 14 |
| Transit | 7 | 11 |
| Green space | 56 | 52 |
| Active & healthy | 36 | 61 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 17 | 13 |
| Median rent | $475/wk | $473/wk |
| Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026) | $1,260,000 | $1,260,000 |
| House sales in the 12 months to March 2026 | 141 | 141 |
| Population | 7,302 | 1,762 |
| Full profile | Mount Cotton in full | Sheldon in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 277 Brisbane suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Mount Cotton scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Mount Cotton and Sheldon have the same median house price.
Mount Cotton scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Mount Cotton or Sheldon.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →