Stirling North
SA 5710 • Rest of SA
About Stirling North
Stirling North is a rural locality on the outskirts of Port Augusta in South Australia's mid-north, located approximately 300 kilometres north of Adelaide within the Port Augusta City Council area. With a population of 2,793 spread across 68 square kilometres, the suburb adjoins Port Augusta and functions largely as an outer residential and light industrial precinct of that regional city. The suburb has a notably high proportion of male residents (59%) and a young median age of 35, reflecting a workforce profile shaped by defence, energy, and industrial employment in the broader Port Augusta area. A significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community — approximately 17% of the population — contributes to the suburb's cultural diversity.
Stirling North sits at the head of Spencer Gulf and is close to the Flinders Ranges, one of South Australia's most significant natural landscapes, offering rugged hiking, four-wheel driving, and outback scenery within easy reach. Port Augusta itself, a short drive away, provides schools, a hospital, supermarkets, and most daily services, including the iconic Wadlata Outback Centre. Housing in Stirling North is affordable by state standards, with a median household income of around $1,831 per week and lower mortgage and rent costs reflecting the regional location. The area suits those employed in the local energy and resources sector, defence personnel, or families drawn to affordable regional living with access to the Outback.
Stirling North falls under postcode 5710 and is governed by Port Augusta Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Giles electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Yorke Peninsula Coaches / Greyhound regional services — Adelaide CBD / regional connections 3.5-4 hours to Adelaide
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Augusta Highway (Highway 1) connects to Adelaide. Coach services operate to Adelaide. A car is essential for day-to-day living.
The locality has very limited walkable amenities; almost all daily needs require driving to Port Augusta's town centre.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Beckman Street
Housing 2021 Census
5 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 51
- 2. New Zealand 12
- 3. Germany 9
- 4. Italy 6
- 5. Netherlands 6
- 6. Scotland 6
- 7. Afghanistan 5
- 8. Sri Lanka 5
- 9. China 4
- 10. Ireland 4
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)