Stirling, ACT 2611 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Stirling is a suburb of Australian Capital Territory, postcode 2611, home to 2,191 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Snowy Valleys local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 31 km from the Canberra CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,191
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $2,206 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,020 /week
- Median family income
- $2,759 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Unincorporated ACT
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Australian Capital Territory
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $460 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,258
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Alternative Education Program/Canberra College
- St John Vianney's Primary
- Mount Stromlo High School
- Chapman Primary
- Arawang Primary
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 9 cafés
- 22 restaurants
- 6 pubs and bars
- 137 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 8 supermarkets
- 71 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 636 mm
- Reference station: Canberra Airport, 37.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 99.9% of the 841 resolvable premises in Stirling. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 99.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 77 across Stirling in the year to Q4 2025 (up 40% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 58 other offences, 7 violent offences, 7 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stirling?
Stirling (ACT 2611) had 2,191 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Unincorporated ACT local government area.
What is the median rent in Stirling?
The median advertised rent in Stirling is $460/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Stirling?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Stirling covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Alternative Education Program/Canberra College (0.1 km), St John Vianney's Primary (0.6 km), Mount Stromlo High School (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Stirling?
Stirling is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (99.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Stirling?
Across the surrounding area, 77 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Q4 2025. The most common offence categories were other (58), violent (7), property damage (7). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Stirling?
In Stirling, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (37.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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