Stirling

The population is older than most areas, with 25.9% of residents aged 65 and over, which is well above the state figure of 20.0%. This contributes to a typical age of 48 years, making the community far older than the national average of 38.

About 20.3% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 92.3% of the community. Only 5.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

More than half the population (52.5%) reports having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.0%.

The area is among the most educated at its level, with 77.2% of residents completing Year 12. Qualifications are heavily weighted toward management, commerce, health, and society and culture.

Incomes are very high here, with a typical weekly household income of $2,368, which is far above the state's $1,455. About 38.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Daily living needs are low, as only 3.7% of people require help with daily activities, which is well below the state average of 6.7%.

This is a highly active community where 28.1% of people volunteer, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children or other people.

There are 14 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations household income is among the highest at this level and far above the state and national figures.

Families with children are common, making up 62.4% of households. This helps explain why the average home is larger, with 2.6 people per household.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (94.1%), and 46.2% are owned outright, far above the national average. Rent is also much higher than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $450.

Public transport infrastructure is very strong, with 34 stops and a high number of departures. Around 20.6% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

The community is relatively stable, as only 28.1% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Most of the workforce is employed in professional roles, with 39.6% of workers being professionals. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is a little below the state and national figures.

The area is generally safe, with recorded offences per 100,000 being lower than most areas. Rates for motor vehicle theft and assault are also much lower than usual.

Stirling is very walkable, with 86.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of city amenities. This is far above the state average, though the terrain is steeper than most other areas.