Sheidow Park - Trott Park
Statistical Area - sa2

Sheidow Park - Trott Park is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, Sheidow Park - Trott Park's population is around 10,434. This reflects an increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,211 people. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 10,434 as of June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. Population density for the area is around 1,111 persons per square kilometer. Recent population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 65.5% of overall population gains.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation method from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population dynamics anticipate lower quartile growth, expecting the area to expand by 268 persons to reach around 10,702 by 2041 based on latest population numbers, recording a gain of approximately 2.6% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Sheidow Park - Trott Park, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Sheidow Park-Trott Park has had approximately 14 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 74 homes. In FY26 so far, there have been 5 approvals. Over these five years, an average of 1.4 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built. However, this has increased to 6.5 people per dwelling over the past two financial years. The average construction cost value of new properties is $237,000.

This year, there have been $15.8 million in commercial approvals. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Sheidow Park-Trott Park has significantly lower building activity, at 80% below the regional average per person. The area's development is dominated by detached dwellings, with around 1170 people per dwelling approval, indicating a highly mature market. Population forecasts suggest that Sheidow Park-Trott Park will gain 268 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should meet demand comfortably.

Population forecasts indicate Sheidow Park - Trott Park will gain 268 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Sheidow Park - Trott Park has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 28thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects that may affect this region. Notable ones include Sheidow Park Primary School Modernisation, Happy Valley Drive Intersections Planning Study, Valley Central Shopping Centre Redevelopment, and Southern Expressway Duplication. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Sheidow Park - Trott Park significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Sheidow Park-Trott Park has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.4% as of June 2025, below Greater Adelaide's 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.5%. In June 2025, 6,140 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.6% below Greater Adelaide's and a workforce participation rate of 71.6%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction shows strong specialization, at 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation, at 5.4% versus the regional average of 7.3%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 2.5%, labour force by 2.7%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industries. Applying these projections to Sheidow Park-Trott Park's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Sheidow Park - Trott Park is below the national average. The median income is $54,482 and the average income stands at $61,520. In comparison, Greater Adelaide has a median income of $52,592 and an average income of $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Sheidow Park - Trott Park would be approximately $61,472 (median) and $69,413 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family and personal incomes in Sheidow Park - Trott Park cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 41.6% of the community (4,340 individuals), which aligns with the metropolitan region where this cohort also represents 31.8%. After housing costs, residents retain 87.1% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Sheidow Park - Trott Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Sheidow Park-Trott Park, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 98.7% houses and 1.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Adelaide metro's figures of 70.8% houses and 29.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Sheidow Park-Trott Park stood at 29.7%, similar to Adelaide metro, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (57.9%) or rented (12.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, lower than Adelaide metro's average of $1,700 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Sheidow Park-Trott Park was recorded at $365, compared to Adelaide metro's $330 and the national figure of $375.

Sheidow Park - Trott Park features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 81.4% of all households, including 43.1% couples with children, 26.2% couples without children, and 11.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 18.6%, with lone person households at 17.3% and group households making up 1.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4.

Sheidow Park - Trott Park performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

Educational qualifications in Sheidow Park - Trott Park show that 23.3% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees, compared to 30.7% in the SA3 area. The most common qualification is bachelor degrees at 17.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 38.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 27.5%. Current educational participation is high, with 28.5% of residents enrolled in formal education.

This includes 11.7% in primary, 7.1% in secondary, and 4.5% in tertiary education. The area's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,469 students, with an ICSEA score of 1042, indicating typical Australian school conditions and balanced educational opportunities. All three schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. School capacity exceeds residential needs, with 14.1 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 10.8, suggesting the area serves as an educational hub for the broader region.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Sheidow Park - Trott Park has 57 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by 19 different bus routes that collectively facilitate 1,711 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically residing 202 meters away from the nearest transport stop.

On average, service frequency across all routes amounts to 244 trips per day, equating to approximately 30 weekly trips per individual stop.

Sheidow Park - Trott Park's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data shows Sheidow Park - Trott Park residents have a relatively low prevalence of common health conditions compared to the general population, but higher than the national average for older, at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 51% (~5,279 people) of the total population has private health cover. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 8.5 and 8.0% of residents respectively. 68.9% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 68.1% across Greater Adelaide. The area has 15.5% (1,615 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than the 19.2% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those for the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Sheidow Park - Trott Park was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Sheidow Park-Trott Park has above average cultural diversity, with 12.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 23.3% born overseas. The predominant religion is Christianity, comprising 40.6% of the population. Notably, the 'Other' religious category represents 1.1%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 1.6%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are English (32.2%), Australian (26.6%), and Scottish (7.4%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Polish is overrepresented at 1.7% compared to the regional average of 1.1%, Welsh at 0.8% (regional average 0.6%), and German at 4.8% (closer to the regional average of 5.0%).

Sheidow Park - Trott Park's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Sheidow Park - Trott Park has a median age of 38, nearly matching Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Greater Adelaide average, the 5-14 cohort is notably over-represented at 14.1% locally, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 11.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 65-74 age group has grown from 9.2% to 10.3% of the population. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has declined from 12.9% to 12.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Sheidow Park - Trott Park's age profile will evolve significantly. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 241 people (59%), from 410 to 652. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 61% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 55-64 and 25-34 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.