Sheidow Park

Sheidow 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's estimated population is around 6,897, reflecting a 166-person increase from the 2021 Census figure of 6,731. This growth represents a 2.5% rise since the census. AreaSearch validated this estimate using latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2024) and additional 29 new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 1,921 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Sheidow Park's growth rate of 2.5% is within 2.9 percentage points of its SA4 region (5.4%). Overseas migration contributed about 66.0% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Future demographic trends suggest lower quartile growth for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. Sheidow Park is expected to grow by 125 persons to reach a total population of approximately 7,022 by 2041, reflecting a gain of 1.3% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Sheidow Park has averaged around 7 dwelling approvals per year. Between FY21-FY25, approximately 38 homes were approved, with 3 more in FY26 so far. Over these years, an average of 1.1 new residents arrived per new home. However, recent data shows this ratio has intensified to 5.6 people per dwelling over the past two financial years.

Development projects averaged $536,000 in construction value, indicating a focus on premium market developments. In FY26, $14.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Sheidow Park has significantly less development activity, with 85.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity often strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's suburban character.

Population forecasts indicate Sheidow Park will gain approximately 89 residents by 2041, suggesting current development rates should comfortably meet demand.

Sheidow Park has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely impacting the region. Notable ones are 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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Employment performance in Sheidow Park ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Sheidow Park has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.1% in June 2025, below Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.5%. Workforce participation is high at 74.4%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction has notably high representation with levels at 1.2 times the regional average.

Professional & technical services show lower representation at 5.7% versus the regional average of 7.3%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 2.5% while labour force grew by 2.6%, keeping unemployment stable. Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 2.1% with marginal unemployment rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's Sep-22 national employment forecasts project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Sheidow Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Sheidow Park had a median income among taxpayers of $57,266 and an average of $64,663. These figures are in line with national averages. Greater Adelaide's median was $52,592 and its average was $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Sheidow Park would be approximately $64,613 (median) and $72,959 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Sheidow Park cluster around the 67th percentile nationally. Income distribution data shows that 41.4% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 (2,855 individuals). After housing costs, residents retain 87.1% of their income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Sheidow Park's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 99.4% houses and 0.6% other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Adelaide metro's 70.8% houses and 29.2% others. Home ownership in Sheidow Park was 28.1%, with mortgaged properties at 60.4% and rented ones at 11.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,560, below Adelaide's $1,700 average, while the median weekly rent was $380, compared to Adelaide's $330. Nationally, Sheidow Park's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,560 versus Australia's $1,863 average, and rents were higher at $380 against the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 82.9% of all households, including 44.9% couples with children, 25.6% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 17.1%, with lone person households at 16.3% and group households at 1.0%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4.

The educational profile of Sheidow Park exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Sheidow Park's educational qualifications trail regional benchmarks; 24.2% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees, compared to the SA3 area's 30.7%. This gap suggests potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 17.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 39.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 27.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education; this includes 12.1% in primary, 7.9% in secondary, and 4.4% pursuing tertiary education. Sheidow Park's 3 schools have a combined enrollment of 1,469 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1042) with balanced educational opportunities. The area functions as an education hub, offering 21.3 school places per 100 residents – significantly above the regional average of 10.8 – and attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Sheidow Park has 33 active transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 9 different routes that together provide 934 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 194 meters.

On average, there are 133 trips per day across all routes, which works out to approximately 28 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Sheidow Park is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Sheidow Park shows better-than-average health outcomes with a low prevalence of common conditions among its general population, closer to national averages for older and at-risk groups.

Private health cover is present in approximately 53% of the total population (~3,625 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (8.4%) and mental health issues (8.0%). A larger proportion, 70.7%, report no medical ailments compared to Greater Adelaide's 68.1%. The area has fewer seniors aged 65 and over at 13.6% (937 people), lower than Greater Adelaide's 19.2%. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to being above average.

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

Sheidow Park had a higher than average cultural diversity, with 12.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 23.9% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 41.9%. The category 'Other' was slightly overrepresented at 1.2%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 1.6%.

In terms of ancestry, English (31.6%), Australian (26.8%), and Scottish (7.1%) were the top groups. Polish (1.9%) and Welsh (0.8%) were notably overrepresented, while German was slightly underrepresented at 4.7% compared to the regional average of 5.0%.

Sheidow Park's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Sheidow Park has a median age of 38, closely matching Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide's average, Sheidow Park has an over-representation of the 5-14 cohort (14.7% locally) and an under-representation of 25-34 year-olds (10.8%). Between 2021 and present, the 65-74 age group increased from 8.3% to 9.6%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort decreased from 15.5% to 14.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Sheidow Park's age profile. The 45-54 age cohort is expected to expand by 145 people (14%), from 1,013 to 1,159. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 50% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Meanwhile, the 25-34 and 55-64 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.