Shadforth (NSW)
NSWShadforth (NSW) is a stable suburb in NSW with 104 residents.
- SAL code
- 13536
- SA2
- 103041079
- Population
- 104
- LGA
- Orange
Shadforth (NSW), NSW had 104 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 2.6% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 55-64 years, and the median age sits at 49. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $1,950 a month. Around 84.2% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned outright at 44.7%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 100.0% of the suburb's housing stock. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?104
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+2.6%
3yr: +2.2% · 10yr: +4.2%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$2,374/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
49
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?8/10
SA2 · least disadvantaged
Unemployment
?1.5%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
No data for this suburb
Parks & green space
No data for this suburb
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?31
Orange · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Population over time — Orange Surrounds (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Shadforth (NSW) suburb alone is ~104 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 10,469 to 12,138 over 24 years, averaging 0.6% per year.
Government school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Spring Hill PS89.4%
- Millthorpe PS 10.6%
Secondary
Canobolas RTHS89.4%
- Blayney HS 10.6%
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Almost entirely detached houses (100%), owner-occupied (84%), built for families (62% are 4 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
4 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| C3 | ZoneEnvironmental | 83.0% | 15.04 km² |
| RU1 | ZoneRural | 14.7% | 2.67 km² |
| SP2 | ZoneSpecial use | 1.8% | 0.32 km² |
| RE1 | ZoneRecreation | 0.5% | 0.09 km² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.