Overall score
Stirling
50.6/100
Weston
69.0/100
Stirling vs Weston, ACT suburb comparison
Stirling for families and schools; Weston for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
StirlingWeston
Crime rate
Stirling
24.7 / 1k
Weston
42.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Stirling
47
Weston
269
Population
Stirling
2,191
Weston
4,000
Metric leadStirling 2Weston 52 tiedacross 9 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
Stirling is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, while Weston is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Stirling sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Weston is closer to the city centre.
Stirling pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook, whereas Weston is the better pick for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Stirling if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Weston for retirees and families.