Welcome to the City of Stirling, a vibrant and thriving community in Western Australia. Home to 243,871 residents, 23,667 businesses and 77 activity centres - our City is a bustling hub of activity, supporting 88,056 jobs across various sectors. With an impressive annual economic output of $38.681 billion, Stirling stands as a beacon of growth and opportunity, offering a dynamic environment for both businesses and families alike.
The City is proud of its robust economic profile and actively collaborates with key stakeholders to promote investment opportunities. We encourage diverse economic investments, fostering next-generation jobs, businesses, and activities.
Key sectors - including construction, healthcare, education, mining, and professional services—drive the City’s local economic growth. Tourism remains pivotal, significantly contributing to the economy by boosting retail, accommodation, and food services. Recent increases in visitation and expenditure further support our 23,667 local small businesses.
The City of Stirling is a great place to do business, with several retail and industrial precincts that are home to a variety of businesses and organisations. In order to assist with market research you can view the City's Economic and Community Profiles and Economy Dashboard.
We have many strategic advantages which make our community an attractive proposition for business development and investment opportunities.
These include:
- Proximity to Perth CBD
- Access to air, sea, rail and road networks
- Well-established public transport infrastructure
- Shared time zone and transport links to Southeast Asia
- Skilled workforce of professionals and tradespeople
- Access to the nbn™ network.