Sheidow Park
SA 5158 • Greater Adelaide
About Sheidow Park
Sheidow Park is a suburban locality in Adelaide’s southern suburbs, located approximately 20 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Marion. Home to around 6,731 residents with a median age of 38, the suburb offers a relaxed, family-oriented environment with detached homes set on generous blocks. The median household income of $2,024 per week and average household size of 2.8 reflect a community of working families who appreciate the area’s space and relative affordability compared to inner Adelaide.
Situated at an elevation of around 147 metres in the southern foothills corridor, Sheidow Park enjoys pleasant outlooks and easy access to the Southern Expressway, connecting residents to central Adelaide and the Fleurieu Peninsula. The nearby Westfield Marion shopping centre at Oaklands Park provides a major retail and entertainment hub, while local parks, reserves, and primary schools support the suburb’s family-focused community. Sheidow Park has a predominantly Anglo-Australian character, with English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries well represented, giving the area a quiet and close-knit neighbourhood feel.
Sheidow Park falls under postcode 5158 and is governed by Marion Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Black electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Quailo Avenue
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2-32 Gledsdale Road
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Livonia Street
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21-43 Adams Road
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1 Berrima Road
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Edward Beck Drive
Housing 2021 Census
3 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
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
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)