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Stirling, Australia

Australian Capital Territory · Australia

Stirling is a small town in Australian Capital Territory, Australia with a population of 2,117. Elevation: 1,972 ft (601 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,117 Population 4,234/sq mi density
1,972 ft Elevation 601 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
32.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$34,476 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$34,476 median income, 3.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$259,200 home value, $1,296/mo rent

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About Stirling

Stirling

Stirling is a suburb of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It is situated within the Weston Creek district.

People

Population2,117
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density4,234/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$34,476
Per Capita$34,476
Unemployment3.8%

Housing

C
Home Value$259,200
Rent$1,296
Ownership76.5%
Housing Units847

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain32.7 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation1,972 ft (601 m)
Population2,117
Population Density4,234 / sq mi
Elevation1,972 ft (601 m)
Coordinates-35.3497°, 149.0493°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceAustralian Capital Territory
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation32.7 inches (832 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.0 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income$34,476
Median Age46.0 years

About Stirling

Stirling is a small town in Australia (Australian Capital Territory) with a population of 2,117. The city sits at an elevation of 1,972 feet (601 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Stirling has a population of 2,117 with a density of 4,234 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,117
Total Population
4,234
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above Australia avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Stirling vs Australia Average

The median household income in Stirling is $34,476, which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,476 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $663, 54% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 201 business establishments.

Income: Stirling vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$34,476
54% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$34,476
Avg Weekly Wage$663

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)201

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Stirling is $259,200, 8% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,296 (11% above the national average of $1,163). 76.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 847 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$259,200
8% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,296
11% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.5%
Owner-Occupied76.5%
Renter-Occupied23.5%
Housing Units847

Property Tax

Climate in Stirling

Stirling has an average annual temperature of 14°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.5°C), the coldest is Jul (6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 841 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.5°C / 73°F 14.9° / 30.1° 80.0
Feb 21.2°C / 70°F 14.3° / 28.1° 57.1
Mar 18.3°C / 65°F 11.4° / 25.2° 56.4
Apr 14°C / 57°F 7.1° / 20.9° 25.8
May 9.6°C / 49°F 2.6° / 16.6° 55.3
Jun 7.3°C / 45°F 1.5° / 13.1° 81.3
Jul 6.2°C / 43°F 0° / 12.4° 78.8
Aug 7.4°C / 45°F 0.7° / 14° 82.6
Sep 10.6°C / 51°F 3.6° / 17.7° 95.7
Oct 13.9°C / 57°F 6.7° / 21.1° 75.3
Nov 17.3°C / 63°F 9.9° / 24.7° 80.7
Dec 20°C / 68°F 12.6° / 27.3° 71.5
Stirling experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,972 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below Australia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,972 ft (601 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density4,234/sq mi
Coordinates-35.3497°N, 149.0493°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.7"
14% below Australia avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 25, 2019.

Feb 28, 2004 16 km SSE of Junee, Australia M3.9 131 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 128 km
Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 43 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 148 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 62 km
Apr 1, 1990 35 km SSE of Cooma, Australia M3.4 131 km
Jul 11, 2003 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia M3.3 136 km
Nov 9, 2002 13 km NE of Berridale, Australia M3.2 104 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 114 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 141 km
Feb 27, 2000 14 km SSE of Young, Australia M3.1 120 km
Jan 14, 2003 5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 37 km
Dec 12, 1992 18 km W of Boorowa, Australia M3.1 110 km
Apr 21, 2006 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 61 km
Feb 27, 2002 10 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.0 112 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km NNE of Yass, Australia M3.0 62 km
May 17, 2003 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M3.0 111 km
Jun 20, 2002 10 km NW of Boorowa, Australia M2.9 116 km
Jan 2, 2005 35 km W of Duffy, Australia M2.9 37 km
Nov 24, 1991 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia M2.9 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in Wettest
February 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in Warmest
March 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
June 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
September 49°F (10°C) 2.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
December 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in

Stirling has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 41°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and June the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Stirling

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St John Vianney's Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Stirling

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NIGE! alternative rock, classic rock AAC+ 48 kbps
ABC AFL live sports, sports talk AAC 238 kbps

Museums in Stirling

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian War Memorial
Calthorpes House
Canberra Fire Museum
Canberra Museum and Gallery
Canberra Railway Museum
Canberra Railway Museum
Canberra Space Centre
Hall School Museum
Lanyon Homestead
Museum of Australian Democracy
National Archives of Australia
National Capital Exhibition
National Dinosaur Museum
National Film & Sound Archive
Queanbeyan and District Historical Museum
Queanbeyan Printing Museum
St Johns Schoolhouse Museum
Tuggeranong Schoolhouse Museum

Libraries in Stirling

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ACT Heritage Library0.0
ACT Public Library Erindale0.0
ANU Law Library0.0
ArchivesACT0.0
ArchivesACT0.0
Belconnen Library0.0
Black Mountain Library0.0
Black Mountain Library0.0
Civic Library0.0
Civic Library0.0
CSIRO Black Mountain0.0
Dickson Library0.0
Dickson Library0.0
Dickson Library0.0
Gungahlin Public Library0.0
Hancock Library East Wing0.0
Hancock Library West Wing0.0
JB Chifley Building0.0
Kingston Library0.0
Kingston Library0.0
Kippax Public Library0.0
Meg's Toy Box0.0
Meg's Toy Box0.0
National Centre for Australian Children's Literature0.0
National Centre for Australian Children's Literature0.0
National Library of Australia0.0
Old Senior School Library0.0
Queanbeyan City Council Library0.0
R.G. Menzies Library0.0
Research Library of the National Museum of Australia0.0
Research Library of the National Museum of Australia0.0
School of Art Library0.0
School of Art Library0.0
Senior Library0.0
Tuggeranong Library0.0
Woden Library0.0
Woden Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Stirling

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Capital Food Market
Capital Region Farmers Market
Capital Region Farmers Market
Lanyon Marketplace

Restaurants in Stirling

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chinatown
Masala Hut
The Thai House

Clinics in Stirling

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Western Creek Medical Practice

Dentists in Stirling

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr Karin Elix & Associates

Gyms in Stirling

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Breweries in Stirling

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Attitude
Attitude

Stadiums & Teams in Stirling

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Stirling

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Selwyn Snow Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Stirling

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Canberra AirportCBRMedium Airport
Goulburn AirportGULMedium Airport
Adaminaby Airport—Small Airport
Bakblok Airport—Small Airport
Bondo Airstrip—Small Airport
Cabramurra Airport—Small Airport
Collector Airport—Small Airport
Currandooley Airport—Small Airport
Gundaroo Airport—Small Airport
Hall Airport—Small Airport
Wallaroo Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Wee Jasper Airport—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Stirling

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ACT Pain and Wellness Clinic
Belconnen Chiropractic Centre
Belconnen Mall Medical Centre
Canberra Complementary Health Practice
Central Outpatients
Child Health Clinic
Chiropractic Life
ICON Cancer Centre Canberra
Nephrocare Northside Dialysis Clinic
Orthoclinic Specialist Orthodontics
QSCAN Bruce
Western Creek Medical Practice

Churches & Religious Organizations in Stirling

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Peters
St. John Vianney's Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stirling

What is the population of Stirling?

Stirling has a population of 2,117 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4,234 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Stirling expensive to live in?

The median household income is $34,476, 54% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $259,200 (8% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,296 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Stirling?

Stirling has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.7 inches.

How is the job market in Stirling?

Stirling has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $663. There are 201 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Stirling?

The median home value in Stirling is $259,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,296. The homeownership rate is 76.5%.

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