Stirling vs Gwelup
Gwelup scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gwelup (1088) sits above Stirling (1069).
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Stirling and Gwelup side by side
| Measure | Stirling | Gwelup |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1069 | 1088 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,165 | 5,391 |
| Median age | 42 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 707 mm | 716 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°C | 30.7°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Gwelup edges out on average school ICSEA (1088 vs 1069).
Stirling vs Gwelup: common questions
Does Stirling or Gwelup have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gwelup scores 1088 vs 1069 in Stirling. 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 Gwelup?
Gwelup scores 8/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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.
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