Sheidow Park

SA 5158 • Greater Adelaide

6,731
Population (2021)
$47,060
Median Income
3.59 km²
Area
147m
Elevation

About Sheidow Park

Sheidow Park is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in South Australia, located within the Marion (City) area. With a population of 6,731 and a median income of $47,060, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 3.59 km² at an elevation of 147m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Sheidow Park combines affordability with quality of life.

Sheidow Park falls under postcode 5158 and is governed by Marion Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Black electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5158
Urban Area
Marion - South
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-35.08°, 138.53°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
3.59 km²
Elevation
147m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$380
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,560
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
38 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,677
Census 2021
6,731
0.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$40,092
Income 2021
$47,060
17.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,040
Born Overseas 1,582

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 555
  • 2. India 117
  • 3. Philippines 75
  • 4. Scotland 72
  • 5. South Africa 70
  • 6. Poland 68
  • 7. New Zealand 52
  • 8. China 46
  • 9. Zimbabwe 32
  • 10. Fiji 31
  • 11. Germany 28
  • 12. Iran 28
  • 13. Ireland 26
  • 14. Egypt 25
  • 15. Singapore 18

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,978
Australian 2,519
Scottish 669
Irish 580
German 445
Italian 271
Indian 201
Polish 180
Dutch 125
Filipino 123

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,501
Both parents born in Australia
2,144
Both parents born overseas
967
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
51.3%
Christianity
40.5%
Hinduism
1.9%
Islam
1.0%
Buddhism
1.0%
Sikhism
0.5%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
405 (6.0%)
5-14 years
1,044 (15.5%)
15-19 years
440 (6.5%)
20-24 years
360 (5.3%)
25-34 years
767 (11.4%)
35-44 years
1,088 (16.2%)
45-54 years
995 (14.8%)
55-64 years
860 (12.8%)
65-74 years
558 (8.3%)
75-84 years
179 (2.7%)
85+ years
37 (0.5%)

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