City of Stirling
Stirling
Stirling at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
10.2k
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Stirling.
Stirling (6021) sits in the Stirling region of Western Australia.
Stirling has roughly 10,165 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Stirling scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Stirling's population at 10,165, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
10,165
Median age
42
Family households
81%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
10,165
Median age: 42
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Stirling.
Local schools for Stirling
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Government School Catchment
Balcatta Senior High School
West Balcatta Primary School
Balcatta Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Stirling.
- What is the Stirling postcode?
- Stirling is in the 6021 postcode, in WA, in the City of Stirling region.
- What is the average rent in Stirling?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $410.
- What schools are in Stirling?
- There are 20 schools serving Stirling on this page, including Balcatta Senior High School, West Balcatta Primary School, Balcatta Primary School.
- How walkable is Stirling?
- Stirling has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Stirling?
- Stirling is close to Gwelup Dc, Osborne Park Dc, Innaloo, Innaloo, Gwelup.
- What is the population of Stirling?
- Stirling has approximately 10,165 residents. The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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