Sheidow Park, SA 5158 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Sheidow Park is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5158, home to 6,731 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Onkaparinga local government area and roughly 19 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,731
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $2,024 /week
- Median personal income
- $905 /week
- Median family income
- $2,218 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Marion
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Kingston
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $380 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,560
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Hallett Cove School
- St Martin de Porres School
- Woodend Primary School
- Hallett Cove South Primary School
- Hallett Cove East Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 12 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 65 bus stops
- Stop 63 Southbank Blvd - South side
- Stop 62 Southbank Blvd - North side
- Stop 62 Southbank Blvd - South side
- Stop 53 Patpa Dr - South side
- Stop 53 Patpa Dr - North side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 41 parks and reserves
- 2 supermarkets
- 7 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 437 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide Airport, 14.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 37.2% of the 2,563 resolvable premises in Sheidow Park. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 33.4%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 29.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 37.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 575 across postcode 5158 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 8% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 206 theft, 149 violent offences, 121 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sheidow Park?
Sheidow Park (SA 5158) had 6,731 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Marion local government area.
What is the median rent in Sheidow Park?
The median advertised rent in Sheidow Park is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Sheidow Park?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Sheidow Park covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Hallett Cove School (1.2 km), St Martin de Porres School (1.3 km), Woodend Primary School (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Sheidow Park?
Sheidow Park is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (37.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Sheidow Park?
Across postcode 5158, 575 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (206), violent (149), property damage (121). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Sheidow Park?
In Sheidow Park, mean daily temperatures range from 11.5°C to 21.6°C and annual rainfall is 437 mm measured at the Adelaide Airport weather station (14.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Sheidow Park?
65 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Sheidow Park centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 12 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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