Stirling

Stirling is much older than most areas, with 28.3% of the population aged 65 and over—a figure that rose 13 points since 2011. This shift is reflected in the typical age of 46, which is far older than the national figure of 38.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 37.5% and 34.6% respectively. While 25.2% of residents were born overseas, this is well below the territory average.

English is the main language for 78.4% of the community. About 18.1% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the national figure.

A large number of residents report no religion, accounting for 42.1% of the population. This figure rose 17 points since 2011, while Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.4%.

The area is highly qualified, with 36.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national average. Most residents have completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure.

Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with the typical family earning $2,759 a week. Since 2011, the typical household income has risen by $454 to reach $2,206 per week.

Consistent with its older population, 10.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is among the highest for its level. Long-term health conditions are also far more common here than across the territory.

The community is active, with 20.2% of people volunteering and 16.3% providing unpaid care. There is also a high presence of former Defence Force members, at 7.5%.

The First Nations community is small, with 42 people. Those in this group are noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 28, and they have a very low unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Families tend to be larger than average, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children are the most common household type, making up 59.4% of the community.

Homes here are predominantly large, with 88.4% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, as 43.8% of dwellings are owned outright, far above the national figure.

Most people commute by car, though public transport use is higher than in most similar areas. The area is well-served by buses, with a very short walk to the nearest stop for most residents.

The community is relatively stable, with 36.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is well below the territory average, and recent overseas arrivals have fallen sharply since 2011.

Full-time employment is common at 62.8%, though the overall proportion of adults working or looking for work is far below the territory average. Many residents work in public administration and safety.

Stirling is an advantaged area, ranking higher than 80% of similar places for overall advantage. It is particularly strong in education and job skills, where it sits above 90% of other areas.

The area experiences a typical maximum temperature of 20.8 degrees. Its minimum temperature is among the lowest for its level, though it remains a little above the territory average.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, and schools. This is far above the territory average for accessibility to essential services.