Sheidow Park - Trott Park

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

Sheidow Park - Trott Park's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, is 10,434 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase from the 2021 Census total of 10,211 people. The growth of 223 people (2.2%) is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data for June 2024 and validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density stands at 1,111 persons per square kilometer, aligning with averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 65.5% of overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and adjusted using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population growth is anticipated to be lower quartile, with an expected expansion of 268 persons to reach a total of 10,703 by 2041, reflecting a gain of 2.6% over the 17-year period based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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 received approximately 14 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 74 homes. As of FY26, there have been 5 approvals recorded so far. On average, 1.4 people per year moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25. However, this figure has increased to 6.5 people per dwelling over the past two financial years. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $237,000.

This financial year, $15.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating moderate commercial development levels. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Sheidow Park - Trott Park has significantly lower building activity, being 80.0% below the regional average per person. The area's established nature is further suggested by its population growth forecast of 268 residents through to 2041, which should be comfortably met by current development rates.

Population forecasts indicate Sheidow Park - Trott Park will gain 268 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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 limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 11thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects expected to impact the region. Notable initiatives 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 relevant:.

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The exceptional employment performance in Sheidow Park - Trott Park places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Sheidow Park - Trott Park has a skilled workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.2% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Adelaide's 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.6%. As of September 2025, 6,216 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.8% below Greater Adelaide's rate. Workforce participation stood at 71.6%, higher than Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Leading employment industries among residents included health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

The area showed strong specialization in construction, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services had lower representation at 5.4% compared to the regional average of 7.3%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 3.6%, while labour force grew by 3.4%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point decrease in unemployment. Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 3.0% during this period. State-level data from 25-Nov showed SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with the state unemployment rate at 4.0%. National employment forecasts from May-25 projected a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Sheidow Park - Trott Park's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not account for localized population projections.

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 median income in Sheidow Park - Trott Park SA2 is $54,482 and average income is $61,520. This is below the national average of a median income of $52,592 and an average income of $64,886 for Greater Adelaide. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $61,472 (median) and $69,413 (average). Census 2021 income data indicates that in Sheidow Park - Trott Park, household, family and personal incomes cluster around the 60th percentile nationally. Income brackets show that 41.6% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, aligning with the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 31.8%. After housing costs, residents retain 87.1% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. 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

Sheidow Park-Trott Park dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 98.7% houses and 1.4% other dwellings. Adelaide metro's figures were 70.8% houses and 29.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Sheidow Park-Trott Park was 29.7%, similar to Adelaide metro. Mortgaged dwellings were 57.9% and rented ones were 12.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, lower than Adelaide's $1,700 average. Median weekly rent was $365, compared to Adelaide's $330. Nationally, Sheidow Park-Trott Park's repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863 and rents were less than 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 18.6%, with lone person households at 17.3% and group households making up 1.2%. The median household size is 2.8 people, 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 trail regional benchmarks show that 23.3% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to the SA3 area's 30.7%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational credentials are prominent, with 38.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 27.5%. Educational participation is high, with 28.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 11.7% in primary education, 7.1% in secondary education, and 4.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis shows that there are currently 57 active public transport stops operating in the Sheidow Park - Trott Park area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 19 individual routes running through them. Collectively, these routes provide 1,711 weekly passenger trips.

The report rates transport accessibility as good, with residents typically located approximately 202 meters from the nearest transport stop. Across all routes, service frequency averages around 244 trips per day, which equates to roughly 30 weekly trips per individual stop.

Sheidow Park - Trott Park's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Sheidow Park's health metrics are close to national benchmarks, with common health conditions among its general population being somewhat typical, albeit higher than the national average for older cohorts.

Approximately 51% of Sheidow Park's total population (~5,279 people) has private health cover, which is relatively low compared to other areas. The most prevalent medical conditions in Sheidow Park are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 8.5 and 8.0% of residents respectively. Conversely, 68.9% of Sheidow Park residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, slightly higher than the 68.1% figure for Greater Adelaide. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (15.5%, or 1,615 people) compared to Greater Adelaide's 19.2%. However, health outcomes among Sheidow Park's senior residents present some challenges that require more attention than the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Sheidow Park - Trott Park records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Sheidow Park-Trott Park has a higher than average cultural diversity, with 12.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 23.3% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Sheidow Park-Trott Park, making up 40.6% of its population. Notably, the category Other comprises 1.1% of the population, compared to 1.6% across Greater Adelaide.

The top three ancestry groups are English at 32.2%, Australian at 26.6%, and Scottish at 7.4%. Some ethnic groups show significant differences: Polish is overrepresented at 1.7% (vs regional 1.1%), Welsh at 0.8% (vs 0.6%), and German at 4.8% (vs 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, those aged 5-14 years are over-represented locally at 14.1%, while those aged 25-34 years are under-represented at 11.5%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of the population aged 65-74 has increased from 9.2% to 10.3%, while the percentage of those aged 55-64 has decreased from 12.9% to 12.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Sheidow Park-Trott Park's age profile. 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.