Stirling North (SA)

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Drawing from an evaluation of ABS population updates for the wider region alongside new address data verified by Districts since the Census, Stirling North is calculated to have approximately 2,907 residents as of May 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census, which documented 2,793 residents, this represents an addition of 114 people (4.1%). The figure is derived from the resident population of 2,905, calculated by Districts using the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) combined with 28 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population scale translates to a density of 42 persons per square kilometer, indicating plenty of space per individual. The 4.1% rate of growth in Stirling North since the 2021 census was higher than the SA3 area (3.9%), placing it as a growth leader in the region. The primary driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 70.0% of total population increases during recent periods.

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Stirling North features a balanced labor force of white-collar and blue-collar workers, with strong representation in essential services, and an unemployment rate of 10.8% according to Districts aggregations of statistical area data. In March 2026, 1,211 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate sat 5.4% higher than the Regional SA rate of 5.5%, indicating room for growth, while labor force participation was close to the Regional SA average of 58.4%. Census records show that a minor 4.0% of workers operated from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions should be taken into account.

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Taxpayer income in the suburb of Stirling North is exceptionally high on a national scale based on the most recent ATO figures compiled by Districts for financial year 2023. Taxpayers in the suburb of Stirling North recorded a median income of $68,994 and an average income of $82,137, compared to Regional SA metrics of $48,920 and $58,933 respectively. Applying the Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% recorded since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $76,011 for median income and $90,490 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in Stirling North sit near the 62nd percentile across Australia. Looking at income distribution, 36.6% of the population (1,063 individuals) earn in the $1,500 - range, which compares to for this cohort in the metropolitan area. After accounting for housing expenses, residents keep of their earnings, indicating robust purchasing capacity.

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Residential property types in Stirling North at the time of the latest Census consisted of 99.0% separate houses and 1.0% other housing styles (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to Regional SA where separate houses made up 88.5% and other dwellings accounted for 11.5%. Home ownership in Stirling North was below the Regional SA level at 35.5%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (48.8%) or rented (15.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was $1,306, which is higher than the Regional SA average of $1,153, while the median weekly rental cost was $250, compared to $220 in Regional SA. Nationally, mortgage costs in Stirling North are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are well below the national median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 78.2%, consisting of couples with children at 32.4%, couples without children at 33.2%, and single parent households at 12.8%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 21.8%, with single-person households at 20.6% and group households making up 0.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 individuals is larger than the Regional SA average of 2.3.

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The locality faces educational hurdles, with university graduation rates of 9.3% sitting significantly below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a hurdle and a chance for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 6.5%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.7% and postgraduate degrees at 1.1%. Vocational and trade capabilities are highly represented, with 37.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (6.9%) and certificates (30.3%).

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Stirling North experiences notable health difficulties based on Districts' analysis of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, with typical medical concerns present in both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is extremely high at roughly 59% of the population (1,727 people). This is in contrast to the 48.9% rate observed across Regional SA.

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Stirling North exhibits below-average levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 73.0% of the population, 94.2% born in Australia, and 97.7% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 36.7% of people in Stirling North. The most disproportionate representation, however, is in Judaism, which comprises natural language zero of the local population, matching the natural language zero recorded across Regional SA.

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The median age of 35 years in Stirling North is well below the Regional SA average of 47 and younger than the Australian median of 38 years. Stirling North has a higher proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 (17.4%) than Regional SA, but a smaller share of people aged 65 to 74 (9.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age bracket has risen from 15.9% to 17.1% of the population, whereas the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 19.6% to 17.4%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections point to major adjustments in Stirling North's age distribution. The 85+ bracket is projected to increase by 116% ( people), growing from to . Notably, the combined age cohorts of and over will make up of total population growth, showing the aging trend of the local population. In contrast, the numbers of residents in the to and to age brackets are expected to fall.

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Stirling North currently has an estimated 174 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 93 children aged 0-2 and 63 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 9% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 2% by 2041 (to approximately 178 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 281. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.4 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.