Mount Cotton vs Sheldon
The verdict
Mount Cotton rates higher for liveability (52 vs 41). Sheldon rates higher for transport (27 vs 18). Sheldon has a shorter estimated CBD commute (76 vs 90 min).
Scores
Mount CottonSheldon
| Mount Cotton | Sheldon | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 42 |
| Transport | 18 | 27 |
| Education | 53 | 59 |
| Liveability | 52 | 41 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Cotton | Sheldon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,302 | 1,762 |
| Median age | 34 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,640 | $2,558 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.0% | 36.9% |
| Born in Australia | 79.0% | 78.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.1 |
Growth: Mount Cotton — · Sheldon —
Property
| Mount Cotton | Sheldon | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Mount Cotton | Sheldon | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 329 | 341 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 178 | 170 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,239 | 4,239 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Cotton | Sheldon | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,044 | 1,123 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Cotton · Sheldon
Transport
| Mount Cotton | Sheldon | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 18 | 27 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 90 | 76 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.1 km | 9.3 km |
Liveability
| Mount Cotton | Sheldon | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 105 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.7 km | 8.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.9 km | 21.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.6 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.3 km | 7.0 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Cotton | Sheldon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,302 | 1,762 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,546 | 1,821 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.83% | 0.83% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Cotton or Sheldon?
Mount Cotton and Sheldon have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better schools, Mount Cotton or Sheldon?
Sheldon has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Cotton 1044 vs Sheldon 1123; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Cotton or Sheldon?
Sheldon has the higher transport score (Mount Cotton 18/100 vs Sheldon 27/100).
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