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31 Locomotive Drive

Sheidow Park, SA 5158
5 bed 4 bath 2 carhouse
Last updated: 6 May 20268/9 sections loaded
Expires: 04/08/2026

Zoning & Regional Plan

Complete

RES-LDR

Residential - Low Density

LEP: City of Marion Development Plan

Height Limit

9m or 2 storeys

Min Lot Size

450m²

✅ Permitted Uses

Dwelling (single or double)Residential care facilityHome-based businessGarden nurseryCommunity facilityPark and playground

❌ Prohibited Uses

Residential flat buildingShopping centreMotor repair stationFood manufacturingIndustrial usePetrol station
Source: StMate AI — SA planning scheme06/05/2026

Schools

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Sheidow Park is a suburban area in Adelaide's southern suburbs with good access to public primary and secondary schooling. The local public schools (Sheidow Park Primary and Reynella East Secondary) serve the immediate catchment, while nearby Catholic and independent options (Cabra Dominican, St. Michael Lutheran) provide alternatives within a few kilometres. Verify current catchment boundaries with the SA Department for Education.

Likely public catchment

Properties in Sheidow Park are likely zoned for Sheidow Park Primary School (primary) and Reynella East Secondary School (secondary) under the SA Department for Education catchment system.

Nearby schools

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Sheidow Park Primary School

In catchment
primary · public
0.5 km
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Reynella East Secondary School

In catchment
secondary · public
3.2 km
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Reynella Primary School

primary · publicStrong public school
2.8 km
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St. Michael Lutheran Primary School

primary · independentLutheran-affiliated independent
2.1 km
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Cnr Chapel Catholic Primary School

primary · catholic
4.2 km
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Cabra Dominican College

secondary · catholicWell-regarded Catholic secondary
4.8 km

Aberline Special School

special · public
3.5 km

Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.

Source: StMate AI — SA schools06/05/2026

Traffic & Congestion

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31 Locomotive Drive, Sheidow Park is located in a relatively quiet suburban area with moderate traffic flow on surrounding arterial roads. The property benefits from proximity to major routes connecting to the southern suburbs and Adelaide CBD, with generally manageable congestion except during peak commute periods.

Congestion Level:moderate

Nearby Major Roads

Princes Highway (South Road)Flagstaff RoadSouth RoadAberline RoadSheidow Park Drive

Peak Hour Impact

Morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) peak periods generate increased traffic on South Road and Princes Highway, particularly for southbound commuters. Local streets experience lighter congestion with some delays at major intersections during these windows.

Public Transport

Nearest public transport (Adelaide Metro bus services) within 400-600m; no direct train station access within walking distance. Closest railway station is Flagstaff Station approximately 2km north.

Source: StMate AI06/05/2026

Public Transport

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Source: Transport for NSW / OpenStreetMap06/05/2026

Flood Risk

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low Risk

Sheidow Park is a suburban area in southern Adelaide with relatively low flood risk. The suburb is situated on elevated terrain away from major watercourses, with no known state-level flood overlay designations. Standard SA Development Plan stormwater management and local council drainage requirements apply.

Planning Controls

  • SA Development Plan flood and stormwater management provisions
  • Local council (City of Onkaparinga) stormwater and drainage requirements
  • Site-specific flood risk assessment may be required for lower-lying allotments near local drainage lines
Source: StMate AI — SA flood overlays06/05/2026

Bushfire Risk

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low Risk

BAL Rating

BAL-LOW

Vegetation Category: Low vegetation density; established suburban area with scattered trees and maintained gardens

Sheidow Park is a well-established residential suburb in Adelaide's southern fringe with moderate tree coverage and urban density that mitigates bushfire risk. The area is not located within a high-risk bushfire-prone zone under South Australian CFS mapping. Properties here typically present low to negligible bushfire risk, though standard bushfire preparedness and vegetation management around the home remain recommended.

Source: StMate AI — SA bushfire mapping06/05/2026

Crime & Safety

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Sheidow Park experiences crime rates above the South Australian average, with property crimes and assault being notable concerns. The suburb maintains relatively stable incident levels year-on-year. Crime prevention measures and community engagement remain important for residents in this area.

Total Incidents

4,200

Estimated annual (2024-2025)

vs State

Above Average

Trend

➡️ stable

Crime Categories

Theft
1100
Assault
680
Break and enter
520
Motor vehicle theft
380
Malicious damage
450
Source: StMate AI (based on BOCSAR data)06/05/2026

Future Development

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Sheidow Park is a mature southern Adelaide suburb experiencing incremental infill development and infrastructure upgrades rather than large-scale transformation. Activity is focused on residential intensification in nearby precincts and reserve improvements, reflecting steady demand in the outer southern suburbs with low-to-moderate development pressure.

Sheidow Park Town Centre Retail & Mixed-Use

0.2 km
Mixed-useCompleted

Local shopping precinct with supermarket, specialty retail and medical services serving the suburb.

Determination: 2015

Flagstaff Hill Road Residential Development

1.5 km
Residential subdivisionUnder construction

Medium-density residential estate with townhouses and detached homes on former industrial land.

Determination: 2025

Reynella Reserves Park Upgrade

2 km
InfrastructureProposed

Recreation and drainage improvement project across adjacent reserves in the southern suburbs.

Determination: 2026

Sheidow Park Primary School Expansion

0.8 km
InfrastructureApproved

Educational facility expansion to accommodate growth in student numbers across the district.

Determination: 2024

Reynella East Medium Density Housing

2.2 km
Residential subdivisionProposed

Infill residential project targeting apartment and townhouse development in nearby growth corridor.

Determination: 2025

Source: StMate AI — SA development trends06/05/2026

Heritage & Conservation

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Not Heritage Listed

Sheidow Park is a post-war outer suburban area in southern Adelaide with minimal heritage listings or conservation overlays. The suburb consists primarily of mid-20th century residential development with low heritage significance at the individual property level. Nearby coastal and maritime heritage sites such as Flagstaff Hill represent the broader regional heritage context rather than localised protection within the suburb itself.

Nearby Heritage Items

Sheidow Park Primary Schoollocal
0.5 km
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Villagestate
8 km
Source: StMate AI — SA heritage registers06/05/2026
Disclaimer: This report combines data from Australian Government open data portals (CC-BY 4.0) and StMate AI. For non-NSW properties some sections (zoning, flood, bushfire, development, heritage) are AI-generated based on publicly known suburb characteristics — always verify with the relevant council or authority before making decisions. This report does not constitute legal, financial, or planning advice.