Side by sideSuburb comparison

Sheldon vs Mount Cotton.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Sheldon edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sheldon (1040) sits above Mount Cotton (1031).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Sheldon edges out on average school ICSEA (1040 vs 1031).

Common questionsSheldon vs Mount Cotton

Common questions

Does Sheldon or Mount Cotton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sheldon scores 1040 vs 1031 in Mount Cotton. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Sheldon
Metric
Mount Cotton

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$385/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$460/wk
$473/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$475/wk
92.0%
Owner occupied
86.0%
5.0%
Renter occupied
14.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
1,762
Population
7,302
47
Median age
34

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1040
Avg ICSEA
1031

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).