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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Nov 2025, Sheidow Park's estimated population is around 6,887. This reflects an increase of 156 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,731. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,918 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 66.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Moving forward, demographic trends suggest lower quartile growth is anticipated for Sheidow Park statistical area (Lv2), with an expected population increase of 125 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 1.4% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Sheidow Park is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Sheidow Park has seen approximately 7 dwelling approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Over the past 5 financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 39 homes were approved, with an additional 3 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, about 1.1 new residents arrived per new home over these years, indicating a balanced supply and demand. However, recent data shows an increase to 14.6 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply.

The average construction value of development projects in Sheidow Park is $536,000, reflecting a focus on premium market developments. This year, $70,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, highlighting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Sheidow Park has significantly less development activity, with 84.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new properties typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, and is also below the national average, suggesting an established market and potential planning limitations. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes.

The location has approximately 2739 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Population forecasts estimate Sheidow Park will gain 99 residents by 2041, with current development rates expected to comfortably meet demand and provide good conditions for buyers while potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Sheidow Park has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 30thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects that could impact this 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 outlines those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Sheidow Park rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Sheidow Park has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 1.9% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 3.6% over the past year.

This figure is based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of that date, 4,225 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.1% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Sheidow Park was at 74.4%, significantly higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 61.7%. The dominant employment sectors among Sheidow Park residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Notably, the area has a high concentration in construction, with employment levels at 1.2 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services showed lower representation at 5.7% compared to the regional average of 7.3%. AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS data for the wider area, aggregated from statistical area data over the 12 months to September 2025, indicates employment increased by 3.6% while labour force grew by 3.3%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 3.0%, labour force growth of 2.9%, and a fall in unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. Providing broader context, state-level data up to 25-Nov shows South Australia's employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 10,710 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.0%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%, with the state's employment growth outpacing the national average of 0.14%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insight into potential future demand within Sheidow Park. These projections suggest national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Sheidow Park's employment mix indicates local employment could increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

In AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023, Sheidow Park's median income among taxpayers is $57,266. The average income for the suburb is $64,663. Both figures are below the national averages. Greater Adelaide has a median income of $54,808 and an average income of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Sheidow Park's median income are approximately $62,305 as of September 2025, with the average estimated to be around $70,353 during the same period. According to 2021 Census figures, incomes in Sheidow Park cluster around the 67th percentile nationally. The income distribution data shows that 41.4% of individuals in Sheidow Park earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, with a total of 2,851 people falling into this category. This is consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region where 31.8% of individuals also fall within this income band. After accounting for housing costs, residents in Sheidow Park retain 87.1% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The suburb'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 dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.4% houses and 0.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Adelaide metro's 70.8% houses and 29.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Sheidow Park stood at 28.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 60.4% and rented ones at 11.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,560, lower than Adelaide metro's $1,700. The median weekly rent in Sheidow Park was $380, higher than Adelaide metro's $330. Nationally, Sheidow Park's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded 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, 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 its residents aged 15+ hold university degrees compared to the SA3 area's 30.7%. The gap indicates 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 (11.6%) and certificates (27.5%).

Educational participation is high, with 29.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education; this includes 12.1% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 4.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Sheidow Park has 33 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 10 different routes that together facilitate 936 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average located 194 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, there are an average of 133 daily trips, which translates 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 low prevalence of common conditions among its general population, nearing national averages for older, at-risk cohorts.

It has a private health cover rate of approximately 53%, slightly higher than the average SA2 area (~3,620 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 8.4% and 8.0% of residents respectively. About 70.7% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 68.1% in Greater Adelaide. As of 2016, 13.6% of Sheidow Park's population is aged 65 and over (936 people), lower than the 19.2% in Greater Adelaide. Despite this, 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 slightly 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, making up 41.9%. The most notable overrepresentation was in Other religions, comprising 1.2%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 1.6%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (31.6%), Australian (26.8%), and Scottish (7.1%). There were significant differences in certain ethnicities: Polish at 1.9% (vs regional 1.1%), Welsh at 0.8% (vs 0.6%), and German at 4.7% (vs 5.0%).

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

Sheidow 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, Sheidow Park has an over-representation of the 5-14 cohort (14.7% locally) and an under-representation of the 25-34 age group (10.8%). Between 2021 and present, the 65 to 74 age group grew from 8.3% to 9.6%, while the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 15.5% to 14.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Sheidow Park's age profile. The 45 to 54 age group is projected to expand by 146 people (14%), increasing from 1,012 to 1,159. Conversely, both the 25 to 34 and 55 to 64 age groups are expected to decrease in number.