Stirling, South Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Stirling, in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area.
| Locality | Stirling |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Adelaide Hills Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.0024 |
| Longitude | 138.72019 |
| Population | 2,867 |
| Density | 426.6 /km² |
| Area | 6.7 km² |
| Elevation | 515 m |
| Postcode | 5152 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 14 km southeast |
Stirling is a locality in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,867. The locality covers an area of 6.7 km², giving a population density of about 426.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 515 m above sea level. It lies approximately 14 km southeast of Adelaide. Stirling is located at 35.0024°S, 138.7202°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5152.
Stirling rests upon the undulating slopes of the Adelaide Hills, a place where the air carries the scent of damp earth and tall eucalypts. It lies 13.9 km south-east of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 128°T), and is situated 13.5 km north-east of Aberfoyle Park. The landscape here is a rich tapestry of verdant pastures, interspersed with groves of mature deciduous trees that blaze with colour in autumn, their leaves a fleeting, fiery testament to the changing seasons. Broad-leafed wattles and stringy barks stand sentinel over the rolling terrain, their rough bark a tactile contrast to the smooth, polished surfaces of the native grasses that carpet the lower reaches. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, often possesses a luminous quality, filtering through the dense canopy and casting long, dappled shadows that lend a sense of hushed reverence to the surrounds.
The character of Stirling is deeply intertwined with its agricultural heritage, a legacy evident in the scattered vineyards and orchards that punctuate the hillsides. For generations, this region has been a provider, its fertile soils yielding an abundance of produce that has sustained the surrounding settlements. While the economy has diversified, with a growing appreciation for artisanal crafts and boutique tourism, the echoes of its past remain. You can sense it in the sturdy stone walls that delineate property lines, remnants of a more arduous time, and in the quiet hum of the local bakery, a gathering place that has likely served generations of Stirling's inhabitants. The very pace of life here feels distinct, a gentle unfolding that invites contemplation rather than haste, a subtle balm for the weary traveller.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Stirling, South Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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, in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Stirling includes the postcode (5152), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Adelaide Hills Council), 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 | June 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. |