Overall score
Stirling
59.4/100
Westminster
51.6/100
Stirling vs Westminster, WA suburb comparison
Stirling for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
StirlingWestminster
Crime rate
Stirling
857.7 / 1k
Westminster
1451.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Stirling
85
Westminster
58
Population
Stirling
10,165
Westminster
7,042
Metric leadStirling 8Westminster 2across 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.
| Category | Stirling | Westminster |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.4/100 | 51.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 857.7 / 1k | 1451.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 19 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 60 | 30 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 85 | 58 |
| Population | 10,165 | 7,042 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Stirling is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Westminster is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Stirling is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Westminster answers with walkability. On housing, Stirling sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Westminster.
Retirees and investors may find Stirling the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Westminster.