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Welcome to the City of Stirling, a place where ambition meets potential, and investment launches beyond limits.
As Western Australia’s largest local government by population, the City of Stirling is a dynamic economic engine, a gateway to global markets and a business‑friendly environment built for growth. With a $19.6 billion economy, 26,000+ businesses, and a workforce catchment of more than one million people, the City of Stirling offers the scale, stability and strategic advantages that drive opportunity.
Backed by established infrastructure, aligned planning frameworks and a proactive approach to supporting business, this is a city of momentum, and we’re just getting started.
The City of Stirling Investment Prospectus
This prospectus is your invitation to explore the opportunities that exist across our diverse precincts and the City of Stirling's strategic advantages.
City snapshot
City economy
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$3.3 billion in development approvals
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Strategic foundations
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Commercial affordability
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1 million+ strong workforce within 30km
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Economic depth, diverse sector mix
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WA’s largest business hub
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Comprehensive business support
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Major projects and investment-ready sites
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Clear pathways and predictable approvals
Our leading sectors
The City of Stirling’s economy is powered by diverse, high‑performing industries that continue to attract talent, investment and innovation.
Powerhouse precincts
The City of Stirling is a city of high-performing precincts, each primed for investment. From coastal charms and thriving business district, to multicultural hubs and heritage strips, these places offer more than location.
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The future of Stirling
FAQs
The City of Stirling is WA’s largest local government by population, backed by a $19.6 billion economy, more than 26,000 businesses, and $3.3 billion in investment over the past five years. Its central location provides direct access to the Perth CBD, airport, port and coastline, with commercial rents up to 38% lower than the CBD. Key sectors include construction, healthcare, professional services, retail, mining support and tourism.
The City’s Economic Development team provides tailored guidance, business support programs, networking opportunities and access to economic datasets. The City also offers streamlined planning tools to help suitable projects progress efficiently.
The City is progressing a range of major transport, precinct and public space projects designed to improve connectivity, support population growth and unlock new commercial opportunities. These include upgrades to key activity centres, improved pedestrian and cycling links, and major transport investments in partnership with the State Government.
Check out the Shaping Our City webpage to find out more about these key projects.
Yes. The City provides access to detailed economic, demographic and industry data through its online economic profile tools. These resources offer insights into workforce trends, population growth, spending activity and development patterns helping you make informed investment and business decisions.
Timeframes vary depending on the scale and complexity of your application. The City prioritises efficient, transparent processes and offers several fast‑track and streamlined pathways to help eligible projects progress more quickly. Our Planning team can guide you through the process and advise on expected timeframes based on your project.
The City supports a wide range of commercial, industrial, mixed‑use, tourism and urban development projects that align with local planning frameworks and strategic precinct plans. Projects that contribute to employment, economic growth, improved services, or high‑quality built outcomes are generally encouraged.
Land use and zoning rules differ across the City, so it’s important to confirm your business aligns with local planning requirements.
You can:
- Use the City's property maps to confirm basic zoning information and understand what types of activity are supported in each area
- Browse commercial listings through agencies or online platforms such as reiwa.com.au, realestate.com.au and realcommercial.com.au
- Explore leasing and sales opportunities for City‑managed properties, on the City’s Opportunities webpage.
Our Economic Development team is your first point of contact for investment support. We provide tailored advice, data insights, and connections to local networks to help you explore opportunities in the City of Stirling. You can get in touch via ecodevelop@stirling.wa.gov.au or +61 8 9205 8555.
If you’re in the early stages, explore the City’s Starting a business guide here. It covers planning, licences, approvals and local support services, helping you move from idea to launch.
You can stay up to date with what’s happening in the City of Stirling by signing up to the City of Stirling Business News to receive updates, business and investment opportunities, workshops, insights and upcoming events straight to your inbox.
