The size of Shadforth is approximately 18.1 square kilometres. The population of Shadforth in 2011 was 247 people. By 2016 the population was 73 showing a population decline of 70.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Shadforth is 50-59 years. Households in Shadforth are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Shadforth work in a clerical occupation. In 2011, 92% of the homes in Shadforth were owner-occupied compared with 85.7% in 2016.