Stirling
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Stirling, WA 6021.
About Stirling
Welcome to Stirling
Stirling sits in Perth's northern suburbs, roughly 11 kilometres from the CBD, sandwiched between the retail hubs of Innaloo and Karrinyup and the light-industrial streets of Osborne Park. It's a suburb that has quietly become one of the more sought-after addresses on the coastal side of the city, prized for its established streets, generous blocks and easy reach of both the beach and the city.
With a population of just over 10,000 and a median age of 42, Stirling has the feel of a settled, family-oriented community rather than a transient rental patch. It suits buyers who want space and a garden without giving up proximity to major shopping centres, arterial roads and the train line — a combination that's becoming harder to find this close to Perth.
Lifestyle & dining
Stirling itself is largely residential, so day-to-day life tends to spill over into neighbouring Innaloo and Karrinyup, both an easy drive or bike ride away. Karrinyup's shopping precinct has become a genuine dining and lifestyle destination in its own right, while Innaloo's strip along Scarborough Beach Road offers a wider mix of cafes, bulky goods retail and casual eateries. For those who want the coast, Scarborough and City Beach are only a short drive west, giving Stirling residents the best of both a leafy inland setting and quick beach access.
Shopping
Karrinyup Shopping Centre, one of Perth's major regional malls, is the standout retail drawcard nearby, offering full-line department stores, a cinema and a broad range of specialty shops. Closer to home, Osborne Park and Balcatta provide bulky goods, trade suppliers and everyday conveniences, making Stirling a practical base for anyone who values having big-format shopping and homewares stores within a few minutes' drive.
Getting around
Stirling train station, on the Joondalup line, gives residents a direct rail link into the Perth CBD, making it one of the suburb's biggest drawcards for commuters. The station also anchors a growing precinct of higher-density housing around it. Beyond rail, the suburb is well served by arterial roads including Cedric Street and Karrinyup Road, with Mitchell Freeway access nearby via Osborne Park, keeping both the city and the northern coastal suburbs within easy reach.
Schools & families
The suburb's mix of established homes and steady population base reflects its popularity with families and long-term residents. Its location between Gwelup, Balcatta and Innaloo puts a range of primary and secondary schooling options within a short drive, and the settled character of the streets — wide blocks, mature trees, low turnover — is part of the drawcard for parents wanting room to grow into a home rather than move on quickly.
Housing & architecture
Stirling's housing stock is dominated by standalone houses, which make up 83% of current listings, with townhouses (10%) and apartments or units (6%) filling out the mix, plus a small proportion of vacant land. Many of the houses sit on generous blocks typical of Perth's 1970s and 1980s northern suburbs development, though there's a growing number of newer builds and townhouse developments, particularly closer to the train station, reflecting gradual infill as older blocks are redeveloped.
The property market
Stirling's median house price currently sits at $1.50 million, underpinned by recent growth of 3.8%. That price point places it firmly among Perth's premium northern suburbs, reflecting both its land size and its train-line convenience. Renters pay a median of $1,190 per week, a figure that speaks to strong demand from those wanting the suburb's lifestyle without buying in. Given house prices at this level are largely a story about land value, buyers priced out of houses are increasingly looking to the smaller but more affordable townhouse and apartment stock, which together make up 16% of current listings.
Market snapshot
Stirling property market
Median sale price
$1.50m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$1,190
per week
Gross rental yield
4.1%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.11m
Median
$1.50m
Premium
$2.04m
Days on market
14
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
74
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +10.5% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Stirling by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Stirling, WA 6021.
Population
10,165
residents (2021)
Median age
42
years
Household income
$2,221
median, per week
Median rent
$410
per week
Median mortgage
$2,348
per month
Mortgage / income
24%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Stirling
$1.54m
23 Weeroo Place
Sold ~July 2026
$915k
1A TREVITHICK CLOSE
Sold ~July 2026
$1.38m
79 Elyard Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$1.40m
3 Landrail Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.32m
28 Covent Gardens
Sold ~July 2026
$1.42m
73 & 73A Woodhall Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.99m
11 Sunrose Link
Sold ~July 2026
$1.93m
274 Odin Drive
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Stirling suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Stirling?
The median house price in Stirling, WA is $1.50m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 3.8%.
How much is rent in Stirling?
The median weekly rent in Stirling is around $1,190 per week.
Is Stirling a good place to live?
Stirling is a suburb of Perth, the capital city of Western Australia, about 10 km north of Perth's central business district (CBD) along the Mitchell Freeway. Stirling is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 10,165.
What is the population of Stirling?
Stirling has a population of 10,165 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 42.
How long do homes take to sell in Stirling?
Properties in Stirling take around 14 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Stirling?
Entry-level properties in Stirling start around $1.11m, while premium homes reach $2.04m.
What suburbs are near Stirling?
Suburbs near Stirling include Gwelup, Innaloo, Balcatta, Karrinyup and Osborne Park.
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