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The City of Stirling has a population of 219,981 (based on the 2016 census data) and a rich, diverse natural and physical landscape covering approximately 104 sq km, including:

  • 6.5 km of coastline
  • 627 ha of parks, gardens and developed reserves
  • 616 ha of natural bushland
  • 30 suburbs, from Railway Parade, Mount Lawley in the east, to Scarborough, Trigg, North Beach and Watermans Bay in the west
  • 1,118 km of roads
  • 984 km of footpaths
  • 98,000 rated properties.

Statistical information

  • The Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census data provides information and data on the City of Stirling and its residents.

    The Community Profile site provides information on:

    • Population size and age distribution
    • Migration, language, religion, income and education statistics
    • Employment profiles
    • Home and car ownership
    • Development.

  • The City of Stirling has a subscription to REMPLAN which provides members of the public to a range of insightful information about the City of Stirling and its demographics. REMPLAN provides access to detailed demographic data for 1991 to 2011 Census years. 

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Telephone (08) 9205 8555

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24 Hour Security Patrol 1300 365 356

Administration Centre
25 Cedric Street, Stirling WA 6021
Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5.00pm

 

City of Stirling kaadatj Nyoongar moort Nyoongar boodja-k Wadjak boodja-k. Ngalak kaadatj Nyoongar nedingar wer birdiya koora koora wer yeyi. Baalabang koondarm, malayin wer nakolak baalap yang ngalany-al. Ngalak dandjoo barn wer kaaratj bandang boodja-k.

The City of Stirling acknowledges the traditional custodians of this land, the Wadjak people of the Nyoongar Nation, and pays respect to the Elders both past and present for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal Australia.

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