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Stirling (SA), SA, 5152

Current weather

7.7°CThunderstorm

97% humidity · 23.8 km/h wind · 9.9° / 7.1° today · 24.1 mm rain

Desirability index

98.3/100

#2 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Stirling (SA) is a smaller suburban community in the Adelaide Hills area, home to around 3,067 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 82 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 26.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $828, median house prices near $1,592,500 (up 52% recently), 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 5 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
3,067
Median age
48
Median household income / week
$2,368
Dwelling vacancy
7.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
95 of 1,249
Median monthly mortgage
$2,448
Employment rate
59.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
44 / 50 / 16

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$827.5
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$1,592,500
Median price change
+51.5%

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
82
Against the person
10
Against property
72
Rate per 1,000 residents
26.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 307 residents
State safety percentile
39.3th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
11
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Obtain Benefit By Deception9
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental13
  • Other Theft23
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intent5
  • Sct - Non Residence8

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
3 (1 schools, 2 preschools)
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,135.5
  • St Catherine's SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1133
  • Stirling District Kindergarten11 Avenue RoadPreschools
  • Stirling East Kindergarten9 Snows RoadPreschools
  • Stirling East Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1138

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Public transport

33 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 36 / Zone B Mt Barker Rd - West side
  • Stop 36 Mt Barker Rd - East side
  • Stop 36B Avenue Rd - South East side
  • Stop 36C Longwood Rd - North East side
  • Stop 37 Mt Barker Rd - North side

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Roadworks & transport

5 active roadworks / incidents

  • ConstructionWaverley Ridge Road, Roundabout05 Feb 2024 – 30 Apr 2029
  • ConstructionWaverley Ridge Road, Roundabout05 Feb 2024 – 30 Apr 2029
  • ConstructionWaverley Ridge Road, Roundabout05 Feb 2024 – 30 Apr 2029
  • ConstructionMain Street, Cox Pl25 Mar 2026 – 10 Jul 2026
  • ConstructionMain Street, Cox Pl29 Mar 2026 – 10 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

439 planning-related records

2026· 37 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Removal of five (5) Regulated Trees (4 x Populus deltoides and 1x Pittosporum undulatum)
    82 MOUNT BARKER RD STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
  • Install a fiberglass swimming pool & safety barrier
    4 ST WILFRED AV STIRLING SA 5152Decision Made
  • Verandah
    5 HAWTHORN RD STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
  • Internal alterations to two-storey dwelling
    6 TURNER CR STIRLING SA 5152Decision Made
  • Ancillary accommodation
    90 OLD MOUNT BARKER RD STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
  • Construction of a two storey detached dwelling with attached verandah and portico, associated rainwater tank and moss rock retaining wall
    50A LONGWOOD RD STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
  • Dwelling addition
    52 MILAN TCE STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
  • Construction of a two storey detached dwelling with associated swimming pool, retaining wall and outbuilding (atelier and carport)
    22 BRAEMAR TCE STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
  • Detached dwelling and outbuilding
    2 SANGSTER ST STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
  • Dwelling alterations& additions
    10 DUNCRAIG LANE STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Variation to Development Application 25017305 - Variation includes alterations to shopping centre complex, advertising signs, shade sails, fencing and retaining walls, and associated car parking, loading area and landscaping
    10 JOHNSTON ST STIRLING SA 5152;10 MARTHA ST STIRLING SA 5152;12 JOHNSTON ST STIRLING SA 5152;14 JOHNSTON ST STIRLING SA 5152;32 MOUNT BARKER RD STIRLING SA 5152;38 MOUNT BARKER RD STIRLING SA 5152;SHOP 8-10 28 MOUNT BARKER RD STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
  • Single-storey split-level detached dwelling, 2 x rainwater tanks (above ground) including associated tree-damaging activity, and removal of two (2) regulated trees - Malus domestica (Domestic Apple) and Liquidambar styraciflua (American Sweetgum) - and removal of one (1) significant tree - Liquidambar styraciflua (American Sweetgum)
    74 OLD MOUNT BARKER RD STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
  • Ancillary accommodation and associated deck
    5 TI-TREE RD STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
  • Construction of a detached dwelling with undercroft storage/workshop and associated retaining walls
    13 BRAESIDE RD STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Proposed construction of a residential in-ground vinyl liner swimming pool within the rear yard of an existing dwelling. The pool will measure approximately 8.0 metres by 4.0 metres with a maximum depth of 1.8 metres. The pool will be located 8.1 metres from the rear boundary, 4.5 metres from the side boundary and 5.8 metres from the existing dwelling. A compliant safety barrier will be installed around the pool in accordance with the National Construction Code, Australian Standards AS1926.1-201
    44 GOLFLINKS RD STIRLING SA 5152Decision Made
  • Single storey, detached dwelling with swimming pool, associated pool fencing and boundary retaining walls and fencing and associated earthworks.
    LOT 73 POMONA RD STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
  • Dwelling addition, verandah, deck, carport and shed.
    5 ST ANDREWS AV STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
  • Shade Sail
    5 STURT VALLEY RD STIRLING SA 5152Decision Made
  • Variation of Development Application 24018192 comprising alteration to the ensuite window and increase in retaining walls behind addition
    88 MOUNT BARKER RD STIRLING SA 5152Decision Made
  • Retaining wall.
    38 MABEL ST STIRLING SA 5152Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Air conditioning system (roof mounted)
    99 MILAN TCE STIRLING SA 5152Decision Made
  • Construction of three (3) verandahs
    147 MOUNT BARKER RD STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
  • Pergola
    50 AYERS HILL RD STIRLING SA 5152Decision Made
  • Deck and masonry fireplace
    14 BRANCH RD STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Below-ground water storage tank
    3 SNOWS RD STIRLING SA 5152Decision Made
  • outbuilding
    67 SNOWS RD STIRLING SA 5152Decision Made
  • Change of use from tourism accommodation to detached dwelling.
    21 WOORABINDA DR STIRLING SA 5152Decision Made
  • Two storey detached dwelling, carport, outbuilding & retaining walls
    LOT 702 BILNEY LANE STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to detached dwelling, verandah, outbuilding, and retaining walls
    59 STURT VALLEY RD STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    UNIT 7 66 MOUNT BARKER RD STIRLING SA 5152Decision Made
  • Carport
    10 TI-TREE RD STIRLING SA 5152Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Outbuilding (hut)
    9 DUNCRAIG LANE STIRLING SA 5152Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling, masonry walls, and retaining walls
    15 GOULD LANE STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
  • Relocate kitchen and bathroom
    6 PINE ST STIRLING SA 5152Decision Made
  • Front boundary masonry and metal fence
    33 BRAESIDE RD STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
  • Variation of Development Application 24002848 - removal of Verandah and amendments to carport structure
    7 PEPPER AV STIRLING SA 5152Decision Made
  • Deck (free standing)
    11 ROSSITER RD STIRLING SA 5152Decision Made
2025· 90 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Proposed New Spa Installation (Stirling)
    3 SNOWS RD STIRLING SA 5152Decision Made
  • Retaining wall and associated fencing
    8 MILFORD AV STIRLING SA 5152Decision Made
  • Construction of two storey residential flat building comprising of six (6) dwellings and one (1) two storey group dwelling, with associated common driveway, retaining walls, landscaping and fencing
    117 MOUNT BARKER RD STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
2024· 72 proposals

72 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 81 proposals

81 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 79 proposals

79 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 77 proposals

77 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

122 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • ATM
  • Katya KamarovazBag
  • Bakers DelightBakery

    29 Mount Barker Road, Stirling

  • Lobethal Bakery StirlingBakery

    Unit 5 41 Mount Barker Road, Stirling

  • Stirling BakeryBakery

    Unit 3 11 Mount Barker Road, Stirling

  • Bank SABank
  • Bbq
  • Cocos Hair & Day SpaBeauty salon
  • Facial AttractionsBeauty salon
  • Aldgate Bike ShopBicycle

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Stirling Hospital20 Milan TerracePrivate Hospital

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Heritage

65 state heritage places

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Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Stirling District KindergartenAvenue Roadkindergarten

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Bushfire safer places
1

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
10
Parks (OSM)
9

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
98.3/100
Cohort rank
#2 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

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