Stirling Estate

The area is far older than the state and national figures, with 23% of people aged 65 and over. There is also a notably high proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most other areas.

While 21.7% of residents were born overseas—which is much higher than similar areas—this is still far below the Western Australian average. Most residents claim English, Australian, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home by 94.4% of the community. No one in the area speaks little or no English, a figure far below the national average.

A large number of residents have no religion, at 48.4%, which is well above both the state and national figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.5%.

Residents are well-qualified, with 24.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 58.8% having completed Year 12. Both figures are higher than those seen in most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,481, which is a little below the national figure. While typical incomes are lower than in many areas, 14.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is a little above the national average.

About 25.5% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national average. Mental health is the most commonly reported long-term condition.

Participation in unpaid work is very high, with 30.1% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. Volunteering is also common, with 23.3% of residents volunteering, well above the state average.

The First Nations population is very small, with zero people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in the latest census.

Families are the norm here, with 58.9% of homes consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone, at just 13.1%, which is far below the state average.

Home ownership is strong, with 49.2% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure. Most people live in separate houses, and 82% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. Most homes have two or three vehicles, and the drive time to the city is much higher than in most areas.

About 32.5% of residents moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas at 53.2%. People most commonly work in health care, construction, and education.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of a school, groceries, or health services.