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Stirling

WA 6021 • Greater Perth

10,165
Population (2021)
$45,136
Median Income
4.85 km²
Area
$410/wk
Median Rent
Central LocationTransport AccessFamily-FriendlyEstablished

About Stirling

Stirling is an established suburb 8 kilometres north of Perth's CBD in the City of Stirling. The suburb offers family homes with access to the Stirling train station and Innaloo shopping precinct. The location provides excellent metropolitan connectivity.

Central northern location defines Stirling—good transport links, established character, and accessibility to beaches and city. The community attracts families seeking practical northern suburbs living.

Stirling falls under postcode 6021 and is governed by Stirling Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Balcatta electorate.

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📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6021
Urban Area
Stirling - Inner South
LGA / Council
Stirling
Federal Electorate
Cowan
State Electorate
Balcatta
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.88°, 115.81°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
4.85 km²
Elevation
18m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$410
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,348
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
42 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.6%

20 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
9,676
Census 2021
10,165
▲ 5.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$40,612
Income 2021
$45,136
▲ 11.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,894
Born Overseas 4,006

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Italy 491
  • 2. England 401
  • 3. China 325
  • 4. India 305
  • 5. Malaysia 212
  • 6. South Africa 163
  • 7. Vietnam 161
  • 8. North Macedonia 142
  • 9. New Zealand 120
  • 10. Croatia 112

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Italian 2,224
English 2,177
Australian 1,944
Chinese 1,124
Irish 581
Indian 528
Macedonian 469
Scottish 464
Croatian 384
Greek 328

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,643
Both parents born in Australia
5,875
Both parents born overseas
1,358
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
58.1%
No Religion
27.7%
Hinduism
3.8%
Buddhism
2.8%
Islam
2.2%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
521 (5.1%)
5-14 years
1,230 (12.1%)
15-19 years
567 (5.6%)
20-24 years
593 (5.8%)
25-34 years
1,150 (11.3%)
35-44 years
1,415 (13.9%)
45-54 years
1,421 (14.0%)
55-64 years
1,314 (12.9%)
65-74 years
1,120 (11.0%)
75-84 years
640 (6.3%)
85+ years
207 (2.0%)

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