The size of Shadforth is approximately 45.3 square kilometres. The population of Shadforth in 2011 was 512 people. By 2016 the population was 694 showing a population growth of 35.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Shadforth is 60-69 years. Households in Shadforth are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Shadforth work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 79.8% of the homes in Shadforth were owner-occupied compared with 80.8% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $720,000.