The suburb is approximately 22 kilometres (14 mi) from the city-centre and is situated on coastal hills above the Adelaide Plains.

The proposal was met with fierce community opposition[citation needed] culminating in the State Government's decision to purchase and use the building as an extension of the current Woodend Primary School.

With total house price growth of 31% over the last five years Sheidow Park have had it reasonably easy selling into an appreciating market.

It is the only State primary school in the southern area of Adelaide which offers a Steiner Education stream.

Sheidow Park is located close to the major north–south thoroughfares of South Road and Londsdale Highway.

Sheidow Park also has great access via the Hallet Cove train station to the city.

In 15 to 17 minutes you can be at the Port Noarlunga foreshore, or venture northwards to Brighton Beach and enjoy the cafe lifestyle.

Southbank Boulevard Reserve offers play and barbecue facilities within the suburb itself, and Marino Conservation Park is also nearby.