Median house price
$1.59M
+52% change
SA · Adelaide Hills Council
Stirling, 5152
Est. population · Jun 2025
3,267
Growth (1 yr)
+0.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.2%
Median age
48
Median income
$2,368/wk
Employment rate
59.4%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$1,592,500
Languages at home
5.7%non-English
Most common: German, Italian, French
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- High desirability
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Adelaide Hills Council, Stirling is a mid-sized suburb with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. A genuine café and dining culture runs through the area, denser than many peers of a similar size.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Daily life works well on foot, with buses also serving the suburb. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.
Local crime has been trending higher of late. Recognised heritage character runs through the streets, with older fabric still defining local identity.
Desirability rates good overall, led by stronger community and employment, plus schools and education compared with similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Stirling snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$828/wk
Population (ERP)
3,267
+0.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#4
among Metro Adelaide · Mature
Safety
38th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
68th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
92nd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 60.3/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 7% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 991st in Australia
- State rank
- 45th in SA
- Peer rank
- #4 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #33 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
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.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
3,267(June 2025)
+0.9% annual · +4.2% over 5 years · 68th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.9%
- 5-year growth
- +4.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +28
- Change in 5 years
- +131
- Growth rank in SA
- 68th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,350), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 1,085 / 50 / 16
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 82
- Against the person
- 10
- Against property
- 72
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 25.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 307 residents
- State safety percentile
- 38.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 11
- Increase (daily rate)
- +14.2%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception9
- Other Property Damage And Environmental13
- Other Theft23
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent5
- Sct - Non Residence8
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1 (1 schools, 2 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 1,133
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 92th
School list
- St Catherine's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1133 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 185 students · Top SEA quarter 55% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Stirling East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1138 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 516 students · Top SEA quarter 55% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Crafers Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1109 · 87th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 221 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Stirling District Kindergarten11 Avenue RoadPreschools
- Stirling East Kindergarten9 Snows RoadPreschools
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Stirling District KindergartenAvenue Roadkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · current · Updated
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
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
244 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
9 restaurants · 7 cafes · 2 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 3 fast food · 3 bakeries · 1 libraries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Good local dining options — 24 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 9 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 33 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 38 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 2.28
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 7.83
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.93
Food & drink(24)
- 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
- Cibo EspressoCafe
28 Mount Barker Road
- Konditorei Coffee LoungeCafe
- Red CacaoCafe
- Ruby's cafeCafe
- Stirling Cellars and PatisserieCafe
- The EssenceCafe
Unit 7 49 Mount Barker Road, Stirling
- The Organic Market CafeCafe
- Saiyūki SushiFast food
Unit Shop 2 29 Mount Barker Road, Stirling
- Stirling ChickensFast food
- SubwayFast food
- Stirling HotelPub
52 Mount Barker Road, Stirling
- The HydrantPub
- AnglerRestaurant
Unit Shop 5 11 Mount Barker Road, Stirling
- LocavoreRestaurant
Unit 1 49 Mount Barker Road
- Miss PerezRestaurant
- MiyukiRestaurant
27 Mount Barker Road
- PatchRestaurant
- Sala ThaiRestaurant
14 Druid Avenue, Stirling
- Sushi DelightRestaurant
- Tandoori SpiceRestaurant
Unit 2 120 Mount Barker Road
- TranquiloRestaurant
Shopping(5)
- Stirling Variety MeatsButcher
36 Mount Barker Road, Stirling
- Stirling Fruit MartGreengrocer
Unit 8 39 Mount Barker Road, Stirling
- FoodlandSupermarket
Unit 3 5 Johnston Street, Stirling
Community(7)
- Old Stirling SchoolCommunity centre
- Stirling RSLCommunity centre
- Stirling District KindergartenKindergarten
11 Avenue Road, Stirling
- Coventry Memorial LibraryLibrary
63 Mount Barker Road, Stirling
- School
- St Catherines SchoolSchool
22 Ayers Hill Road, Stirling
- Stirling East Primary SchoolSchool
Health & services(8)
- Stirling Central Health ClinicClinic
14 Druid Avenue, Stirling
- Hills Dental GroupDentist
98 Mount Barker Road, Stirling
- Stirling family dentistDentist
- Stirling District HospitalHospital
- Stirling GPMedical clinic
Mount Barker Road, Stirling
- Stirling Day Night PharmacyPharmacy
- The Green DispensaryPharmacy
- Adelaide Vet StirlingVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(46)
- Dog park
- Wright Road Dog ParkDog park
- 24fitGym
29 Mount Barker Road, Stirling
- Stirling fit coGym
- Apex ParkPark
- Evelyn Halliday ReservePark
- Library LawnsPark
- Park (2)
- Steamroller ParkPark
- Stonehenge ReservePark
- Woorabinda Bushland ReservesPark
- Adelaide Hills CouncilPlayground
- Playground (2)
- Stirling Tennis ClubSports centre
- Adelaide Hills PetanqueSports field
- Bowling greenSports field
- Sports field
- Stirling MTB dirt jumpsSports field
Pomona Road, Stirling
- Stirling OvalSports field
- Swimming pool (25)
Entertainment(4)
- Hills Musical CompanyTheatre
- Hills Youth TheatreTheatre
- Stirling Community TheatreTheatre
Avenue Road, Stirling
- Stirling PlayersTheatre
Transport(28)
28 bus stops
Other(69)
- BWSAlcohol
- Mount Lofty Chiropractic CentreAlternative
53 Mount Barker Road, Stirling
- PradaArtwork
- ATM
- Audika Hearing ClinicAudiologist
- Katya KamarovazBag
- Bank SABank
- Bbq
- Cocos Hair & Day SpaBeauty salon
- Facial AttractionsBeauty salon
- Aldgate Bike ShopBicycle
- Bicycle Parking
- MatildaBooks
- The Hut BookshedBooks
- Cleveland HomeBoutique
- Daisy & HenBoutique
Unit 2 49 Mount Barker Road, Stirling
- Tara's FollyBoutique
- Tropice La ModeBoutique
Unit 1A 41 Mount Barker Road, Stirling
- UltraTune StirlingCar repair
- AM/PMCar wash
- Audré LynxClothes
- Fleurs of Stirling HaberdasheryClothes
- Quasar Digital ComputersComputer
Unit 4 41 Mount Barker Road, Stirling
- UAC 6Cosmetics
- Carolan School of BalletDancing School
- Mitre 10Doityourself
- Adelaide Hills CouncilDrinking water
- Drinking water
- Ferrari dry cleaningDry Cleaning
- Karl Chehade Dry CleaningDry Cleaning
Unit 6 49 Mount Barker Road, Stirling
- Stirling Country Fire ServiceFire station
9 Avenue Road, Stirling
- Florist
- Stirling FloristFlorist
Unit 3 47 Mount Barker Road, Stirling
- Above & BeyondHairdresser
- CJ's HairdressingHairdresser
- MenzoneHairdresser
Unit 6a 49 Mount Barker Road, Stirling
- Simones Barber ShopHairdresser
- Hotel
- Hokey PokeyIce Cream
- SA PathologyLaboratory
- Service Woman's War Memorial ReserveNature Reserve
- Oak Plaza Newsagency & ToysNewsagent
11 Mount Barker Road, Stirling
- Parking (48)
- Stirling Woolworths CarparkParking
- Wright Road Dog Park Car ParkParking
- Pasta ChefPasta
- Stirling PetsPet
- BPPetrol station
65 Mount Barker Road, Stirling
- CaltexPetrol station
66 Mount Barker Road, Stirling
- The SourcePlace of worship
- MyFootDr.Podiatrist
Unit 10 55 Mount Barker Road, Stirling
- Stirling Police StationPolice
46 Mount Barker Road, Stirling
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box
- Australia PostPost office
42 Mount Barker Road, Stirling
- Practice Pitch
- Public Building
- Public toilets
- Shelter (7)
- Fairley's ShoexShoes
47 Mount Barker Road, Stirling
- Sports Hall
- Telephone
- TelstraTelephone
- Track
- Flight CentreTravel Agency
- Freeway TravelTravel Agency
- Phil Hoffman Travel & CruiseTravel Agency
- Hills discountVariety Store
- Waste Basket (3)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 10
- Parks (OSM)
- 9
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- The Source
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Stirling Hospital (0.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Private Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Stirling Hospital20 Milan TerracePrivate Hospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 71
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 21.7
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 49 proposals
August 2026
- Change of use of an existing shop (retail) tenancy into shop (restaurant)LOT 1 MOUNT BARKER RD STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
- Dwelling alteration, deck, and outbuilding21 PINE ST STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling80 MILAN TCE STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
- Building alterations including alterations to roof profile and recladdingLOT 79 MOUNT BARKER RD STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
- Dwelling extension and verandah31 MERRION TCE STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
July 2026
- Carport & verandah5 ST WILFRED AV STIRLING SA 5152Decision Made
- Tree damaging activity (removal of one (1) regulated tree)22 BRAESIDE RD STIRLING SA 5152Decision Made
- Partial demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of a single storey dwelling addition including decks20 DRUID AV STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
- Significant tree removal - Tasmanian Blue Gum.100A OLD MOUNT BARKER RD STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
- Dwelling additions2 ALTA CR STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
- Installation of Fibreglass Swimming Pool & associated safety barrier11 VISTA TCE STIRLING SA 5152Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling & deck3 AYERS CT STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
- The construction of a detached dwelling and swimming pool with associated siteworks and retaining walls18 GARROD CR STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
June 2026
- Install a fiberglass swimming pool & safety barrier4 ST WILFRED AV STIRLING SA 5152Decision Made
- Verandah5 HAWTHORN RD STIRLING SA 5152Decision Made
- Internal alterations to two-storey dwelling6 TURNER CR STIRLING SA 5152Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation90 OLD MOUNT BARKER RD STIRLING SA 5152Decision Made
- Construction of a two storey detached dwelling with attached verandah and portico, associated rainwater tank and moss rock retaining wall50A LONGWOOD RD STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition52 MILAN TCE STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
- Construction of a two storey detached dwelling with associated swimming pool, retaining wall and outbuilding (atelier and carport) and the removal of a significant tree (Sequoiadendron giganteum)22 BRAEMAR TCE STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling and outbuilding2 SANGSTER ST STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
- Dwelling alterations& additions10 DUNCRAIG LANE STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
May 2026
- Shopping centre complex and associated retail building, advertising signs, shade sails, fencing and retaining walls, and associated car parking, loading area and landscaping to be undertaken in 4 stages: Stage 1: Bulk earthworks and retaining Stage 2: Substructure and services Stage 3: Superstructure Stage 4: Internal fit-out and landscaping (DA 25017305) Variation to Development Application 25017305 - Variation includes alterations to shopping centre complex, shade sails, fencing and retaining10 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 deck5 TI-TREE RD STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
- Construction of a detached dwelling with undercroft storage/workshop and associated retaining walls13 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 AS1926.1-20144 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 Sail5 STURT VALLEY RD STIRLING SA 5152Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 24018192 comprising alteration to the ensuite window and increase in retaining walls behind addition88 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) verandahs147 MOUNT BARKER RD STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
- Pergola50 AYERS HILL RD STIRLING SA 5152Decision Made
- Deck and masonry fireplace14 BRANCH RD STIRLING SA 5152Decision Made
February 2026
- Below-ground water storage tank3 SNOWS RD STIRLING SA 5152Decision Made
- outbuilding67 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 & retaining wallsLOT 702 BILNEY LANE STIRLING SA 5152Under Assessment
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Roadworks & transport
3 active roadworks / incidents
- ConstructionWaverley Ridge Road, Roundabout05 Feb 2024 – 30 Apr 2029
- Stormwater Trap CleaningSouth Eastern Freeway, Crafers Ramp To Swanport27 Jul 2026 – 27 Aug 2026
- Telecommunications Network ExtensionsMount Barker Road, Druid Av18 Jun 2026 – 21 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Heritage
64 heritage places
- Beechwood (former Birksgate) ConservatorySnows Road STIRLINGState heritage
- Beechwood (former St Wilfred's) GardenSnows Road STIRLINGState heritage
- Cottage, 'Brown's Cottage'Lot 2 Druid Avenue STIRLINGLocal heritage
- Cottage, Mount Lofty Golf Club, Former Scent Factory, 'Le Chateau', 'Le Chateau a la Pong'Old Carey Gully Road STIRLINGLocal heritage
- Crafers Inn8 Main Street CRAFERSLocal heritage
- Dwelling ('Morden')1 Longwood Road STIRLINGState heritage
- Dwelling ('Olivet House' previously 'Wauchenappe')46 Ayers Hill Road STIRLINGState heritage
- Dwelling ('Spottiswoode')12 Ayers Hill Road STIRLINGState heritage
- Former Milford's General Store143 Mount Barker Road STIRLINGLocal heritage
- Former Stirling East School100 Old Mount Barker Road STIRLINGLocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
- Member of Parliament
- Rebekha SHARKIE (Centre Alliance)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 137,818
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 45.0%Labor 55.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 5.3 km away).
Coalition 40.6%Labor 59.4%
4.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Stirling WestLabor 59.0% · Coalition 41.0% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
- Stirling EastLabor 61.6% · Coalition 38.4% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- CrafersLabor 64.3% · Coalition 35.7% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- AldgateLabor 65.4% · Coalition 34.6% TPP (2025)3.3 km away
- BridgewaterLabor 71.9% · Coalition 28.1% TPP (2025)3.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
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