Stirling

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.5% of the population, which is well above the state average.

Stirling has a very high proportion of overseas-born residents at 39.4%, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Italian, English, and Chinese are among the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, with 35.4% of people using another language at home, which is far above the state figure. Italian and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas; 58.1% identify as Christians, while the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

This is a highly qualified community where 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average. Most residents finished Year 12, a rate much higher than most other areas.

Household incomes are very high, with 34.1% earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. The typical family weekly income is $2,535, which is a little above the state average.

Residents generally report fewer health issues, with the rate of long-term health conditions being well below the national figure. Only 6.2% of people have a mental health condition, which is also lower than the state average.

A high proportion of the community provides unpaid care for children, at 30.8%, which is well above the national figure. However, the rate of volunteering is a little below the state average.

The First Nations community in Stirling is small but successful, with a median personal income of $1,125 and a 0.0% unemployment rate, both far above state and national figures.

Families with children are common, making up 63.9% of households. This helps explain why there are more people per home (2.7) than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 94.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state, and 43.7% of homes are owned outright.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 55 stops and a very high number of weekly departures. While 63.4% drive to work, the area has a much higher rate of public transport commuting than most other areas.

The community is relatively stable, as the 29.7% of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a smaller share than the state average.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, with 60.5% employed full-time. Many residents work as professionals or managers, often in health care or technical fields.

Stirling is somewhat walkable, with 98.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or a grocery store.