80 Pioneer Road, Sheldon QLD 4157, Australia
It is located about 23 kilometres (14 mi) south‑east of the Brisbane central business district.
The suburb includes several protected areas such as Brisbane Koala Bushlands, Emu Street Bushland Reserve, Ford Road Conservation Area and Summit Street Reserve, all preserving native eucalyptus forest.
Yes, Sheldon hosts a significant koala population and extensive bushland that provides habitat for a range of native species.
Tingalpa Creek forms the western border of the suburb and the headwaters are in Sheldon, while Wallaby Creek lies roughly 1 km away.
Sheldon is home to Karreman Quarries, which supplies road‑surfacing material, and ABeeC Hives, a manufacturer of stingless native bee hives.
According to the 2021 census, the locality had 1,762 residents.
Sheldon is a sparsely populated, rural‑residential area with large bushland blocks, many on acreage, and a strong emphasis on preserving natural habitats.
