Overall score
Gwelup
57.7/100
Stirling
59.4/100
Gwelup vs Stirling, WA suburb comparison
Gwelup for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GwelupStirling
Crime rate
Gwelup
2034.0 / 1k
Stirling
857.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gwelup
45
Stirling
85
Population
Gwelup
5,391
Stirling
10,165
Metric leadGwelup 1Stirling 72 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Gwelup is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Stirling is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Gwelup sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Stirling is closer to the city centre.
On the data, Gwelup is stronger for an affluent, sought-after address and well-served by public transport; Stirling answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Gwelup, while Stirling remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.