Stirling

The population is around the national typical age of 38, though it has grown by 17% since 2011 to reach 208,149 people. Seniors make up 17.3% of the community, which is slightly above the state figure.

This is a diverse area where 37.6% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

The international character is reflected in the 27.6% of people who use another language at home, which is well above the national figure. About 4.0% of residents speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common religion at 44.1%, while 37.1% of people report no religion. The proportion of those with no religion has risen by 15 points since 2011.

Stirling is highly qualified, with 32.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Most residents have completed Year 12, and the area has a very high school advantage score.

The community is relatively wealthy, with 16.3% of people earning $2,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income is $2,313, which is higher than the national figure.

Residents are generally healthy, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions appearing at rates slightly below the national average. Only 4.9% of people need help with daily activities.

About 15.3% of people volunteer their time, which is around the national average. Unpaid care for children is common, with 27.2% of the population providing this support.

First Nations people in Stirling are noticeably older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 27. Year 12 completion is far above the state average at 46.4%.

A large number of people live alone here, with 30.2% of households being single-person, well above the national figure. Couples with children make up the largest group at 57.9%.

Townhouses and flats are more common here than in other areas, as separate houses make up only 59.6% of dwellings. Renting is more frequent than usual, with 32.0% of households renting.

The area is very well connected, with 99.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. This helps explain why the rate of public transport commuting is higher than in most other areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 41.1% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.0% of the population.

A high number of people are working or looking for work, with 65.4% of adults active in the workforce. Many residents are employed as professionals, particularly in health care and social assistance.

Stirling is one of the largest areas at this level and has seen strong growth, with the population increasing by 8.7% since 2021.

The local climate is warmer than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 25.0 degrees. Annual rainfall is 673mm.

This is a very walkable area, with 83% of homes in a 15-minute-city walkshed. Almost every home is within a short walk of a park or a public transport stop.