The City of Stirling’s economy is powered by diverse, high‑performing industries that continue to attract talent, investment, and innovation. Explore our five leading sectors through short video stories that highlight local expertise, real business outcomes, and the opportunities shaping our city’s future.
Commercial sectors
Affordability, connectivity, and confidence define the commercial landscape in the City of Stirling. With office lease rates up to 24–38% more affordable than the Perth CBD, supportive zoning, and fast-tracked approvals, Stirling offers a competitive edge for headquarters, business services, and operational hubs. Businesses benefit from seamless access to a workforce catchment of more than one million people and excellent transport links that strengthen growth and agility.
From modern office precincts to retail and light industrial spaces, the City provides a future‑focused base for ambitious enterprises.
Industrial sector
Osborne Park and Balcatta stand as two of Western Australia’s most established and high‑performing industrial precincts, offering scale, connectivity, and capability for logistics, manufacturing, and advanced engineering. With direct access to Perth’s key freight corridors and a deep pool of skilled talent, the City of Stirling provides the ideal base for businesses seeking efficiency and room to grow. Industrial strength is a defining feature of our economy, with 4,267 construction businesses, the City’s largest sector by volume, recording 7% growth in 2024.
Housing sector
From high‑density apartments to coastal neighbourhoods, the City of Stirling offers housing capacity, diversity, and sustained demand across every lifestyle and price point. Vibrant urban centres, leafy established suburbs, and well‑connected coastal hubs present strong opportunities for residential development supported by transport, amenity, and community infrastructure. With $2.4 billion in residential approvals, the momentum is clear. A vacancy rate of just 0.7% and projected demand for 20,725 new dwellings by 2046 highlight Stirling’s position as a resilient, high‑growth housing market.
Retail sector
From Karrinyup’s nationally ranked shopping centre to Scarborough’s vibrant coastal esplanade, Mirrabooka’s multicultural heart, and Inglewood’s beloved heritage high street, the City of Stirling offers retail strength shaped by diversity and lifestyle. High‑performing precincts sit within Western Australia’s largest concentration of businesses, creating a powerful launchpad for retail growth. With $2.86 billion in annual retail spend, Karrinyup’s 14 million yearly visitors and $1 billion+ in sales, and a discretionary spend of $1.5 billion across the City, Stirling continues to attract operators seeking strong performance and sustained consumer demand.
Tourism sector
A blend of coastal icons, urban vibrancy, and untapped opportunity positions the City of Stirling as a standout destination within WA’s visitor economy. From Scarborough’s nationally ranked beach to Inglewood’s heritage hospitality strip, Stirling offers strong potential for boutique accommodation, wellness ventures, and contemporary dining and entertainment. Visitor growth continues to accelerate, with tourism increasing 11.9% in 2024 and contributing $800 million in spend. High‑value travellers drive an average overnight spend of $1,096 while hotel occupancy above 80% and an ADR of $214 signal sustained market strength.
