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| Locality | Stirling |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.34914 |
| Longitude | 149.04985 |
| Population | 2,117 |
| Density | 1591.7 /km² |
| Area | 1.3 km² |
| Elevation | 601 m |
| Postcode | 2611 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 10 km southwest |
Stirling is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,117. The locality covers an area of 1.3 km², giving a population density of about 1591.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 601 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km southwest of Canberra. Stirling is located at 35.3491°S, 149.0498°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2611.
Stirling rests on a gentle incline, where the ochre-red earth of the ACT meets the dappled shade of mature eucalypts. It lies 91.2 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 222°T), and is situated 4.3 km north-north-west of Kambah. The landscape here is a soft embrace of rolling hills, their contours smoothed by wind and time, punctuated by outcrops of weathered granite that catch the afternoon sun like forgotten embers. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a clean, sharp scent of dry grass and eucalyptus, a fragrance that clings to the skin and whispers of the vast, open country that lies beyond the immediate surrounds. Houses, often clad in muted colours that echo the earth and bush, seem to emerge organically from the land, their roofs glinting discreetly under a sky that can shift from a brilliant, washed-out blue to a brooding, bruised purple as storms gather on the distant horizon.
The character of Stirling is deeply entwined with its pastoral heritage, a legacy evident in the scattered paddocks and the enduring presence of grazing sheep that dot the countryside, their white fleeces stark against the dry, golden grasses. For many years, this land sustained agricultural pursuits, a quiet industry that shaped the early settlement and instilled a sense of enduring connection to the soil. While the economy has diversified, the rhythm of the seasons and the appreciation for the natural world remain central to the local identity. Stirling is a place where the pace of life allows for a contemplative observation of the changing light, the slow unfurling of fern fronds after rain, and the distant call of kookaburras that punctuates the quietude. It is a locality that wears its history not as a grand monument, but as a subtle undercurrent, felt in the texture of the land and the unhurried flow of daily life.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Stirling, Australian Capital Territory. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Stirling.
Detailed location data for Stirling includes the postcode (2611), telephone area code (02), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Stirling is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |