Stirling vs Upper Sturt
Upper Sturt (median $1,085,000) is roughly 34% cheaper to buy into than Stirling ($1,645,000). Over the past year, Stirling (+13.4%) ran 8.2 percentage points ahead of Upper Sturt (+5.2%) on house-price growth.
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Stirling and Upper Sturt side by side
| Measure | Stirling | Upper Sturt |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,645,000 | $1,085,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $285,120 |
| House price change, 12 months | +13.4% | +5.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $635/wk | $900/wk |
| Unit rent | $575/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1099 | 1097 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 3,067 | 1,005 |
| Median age | 48 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 980 mm | 980 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.7°C | 25.7°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
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 $1,085,000 median, 34% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Upper Sturt delivers the better gross yield (4.31% vs 2.01%), but Stirling has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Stirling edges out on average school ICSEA (1099 vs 1097).
Stirling vs Upper Sturt: common questions
Is Stirling or Upper Sturt cheaper to buy in?
Upper Sturt has the lower median house price at $1,085,000, roughly 34% below Stirling ($1,645,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Stirling or Upper Sturt?
Over the past 12 months, Stirling grew +13.4% vs +5.2% in Upper Sturt, a gap of 8.2 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
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 4.31% in Upper Sturt vs 2.01% 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.
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