Stirling, WA 6021 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Stirling is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6021, home to 10,165 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Stirling local government area and roughly 10 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 10,165
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $2,221 /week
- Median personal income
- $868 /week
- Median family income
- $2,535 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Stirling
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Perth - North West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Stirling
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $410 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,348
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- West Balcatta Primary School
- Balcatta Senior High School
- Takari Primary School
- Lake Gwelup Primary School
- St Lawrence Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 26 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 75 bus stops
- Attra St Before Felton St
- Attra St After Felton St
- Amelia St Before Pudsey St
- Amelia St After Pudsey St
- Dacre St After Felton St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 7 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 67 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 5 supermarkets
- 21 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Feb (31.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (18.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 719 mm
- Reference station: Perth Metro, 7.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 51.6% of the 4,451 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: 48.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 51.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 24,330 across the Mirrabooka District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 9,997 theft, 5,419 violent offences, 2,824 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stirling?
Stirling (WA 6021) had 10,165 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Stirling local government area.
What is the median rent in Stirling?
The median advertised rent in Stirling is $410/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: West Balcatta Primary School (0.3 km), Balcatta Senior High School (0.4 km), Takari Primary School (1 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 (51.6% 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, 24,330 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (9,997), violent (5,419), drug offences (2,824). 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 13°C to 24.9°C and annual rainfall is 719 mm measured at the Perth Metro weather station (7.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Stirling?
75 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Stirling centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 26 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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