Stirling vs Upper Sturt.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,592,500 and $1,357,000. Stirling edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Upper Sturt (median $1,357,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Stirling ($1,592,500).
Stirling scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Stirling (1099) sits above Upper Sturt (1097).
For buyers
Upper Sturt is the lower entry point at $1,357,000 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Upper Sturt offers the higher gross rental yield (3.45% vs 2.70%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Stirling edges out on average school ICSEA (1099 vs 1097).
Common questions
Is Stirling or Upper Sturt cheaper to buy in?
Upper Sturt has the lower median house price at $1,357,000, roughly 17% below Stirling ($1,592,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Stirling or Upper Sturt have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Stirling scores 1099 vs 1097 in Upper Sturt. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Stirling or Upper Sturt?
Stirling scores 100/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Stirling or Upper Sturt?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.45% in Upper Sturt vs 2.70% in Stirling. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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