Sheldon is a suburb of Redland City, Australia, 23 kilometres (14 mi) south-east of the Brisbane CBD.The suburb is sparsely populated, consisting of mostly bushland, including some residential properties on acreage. The presence of multiple protected areas is notable, preserving the region's natural eucalyptus forests, and protecting endangered species such as the koala.Tingalpa Creek flows through the western edge of the suburb, forming a border between the City of Brisbane.