Sheidow Park
SA 5158 · Marion
6,731 (2021) → 6,841 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Sheidow Park is a stable suburb in Marion, SA 5158, about 18km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $910K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 63/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Sheidow Park has an overall score of 61/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5158 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (8.25%), India (1.74%), Philippines (1.11%), Scotland (1.07%), South Africa (1.04%)
Top languages: Polish (1.26%), Hindi (0.85%), Mandarin (0.8%), Punjabi (0.76%), Tagalog (0.74%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1024 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Martin de Porres SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1060
- Woodend Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1050
- Sheidow Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1020
Nearby (within 10km)
- Hallett Cove East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1056
- Hallett Cove SchoolCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 999
- Sports College South Australia - The Cove CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.1km
- Hallett Cove South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 989
- Braeview SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1032
- Reynella Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1001
- Reynella South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 969
- FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful Engagement - The Cottage CampusSecondary · Catholic · 2.7km
- Reynella East CollegeCombined · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 988
- Sunrise Christian School Morphett ValePrimary · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1068
- Prescott College SouthernCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1036
- Morphett Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 950
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Sheidow Park
Is Sheidow Park safe?
Sheidow Park has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,813 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Sheidow Park?
In Sheidow Park, the median house price is $910K. Median weekly house rent is $637.
How far is Sheidow Park from Adelaide CBD?
Sheidow Park is about 18.1 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 66 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Sheidow Park?
Sheidow Park has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1043 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Sheidow Park?
Sheidow Park has a transport score of 63/100 and 33 bus stops.