Stirling, Western 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 City Of Stirling local government area.
| Locality | Stirling |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Stirling |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.88392 |
| Longitude | 115.81096 |
| Population | 9,625 |
| Density | 1980.5 /km² |
| Area | 4.9 km² |
| Elevation | 24 m |
| Postcode | 6021 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 9 km north-northwest |
Stirling is a locality in the City Of Stirling local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 9,625. The locality covers an area of 4.9 km², giving a population density of about 1980.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 24 m above sea level. It lies approximately 9 km north-northwest of Perth. Stirling is located at 31.8839°S, 115.8110°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6021.
Stirling unfolds across a landscape shaped by gentle slopes and the distant whisper of the Indian Ocean. It lies 5.8 km west of Dianella, WA (from Dianella, WA: bearing 275°T), and is situated 9.1 km north-north-west of Perth. The air here carries a clean, salty tang, a constant reminder of the nearby coastline, even as the land stretches inland with a quiet persistence. Scattered stands of hardy coastal vegetation cling to the earth, their silver-green leaves shimmering under the vast Western Australian sky, a testament to the resilience of life in this sun-drenched country. The terrain is not dramatic, but rather possesses a subtle, rolling character, hinting at ancient geological forces that smoothed the land over millennia. As dusk approaches, the light softens, casting a warm, honeyed glow over the fields and the few scattered homesteads that mark the territory of Stirling.
The history of Stirling is intrinsically linked to the fertile soils and the promise of agricultural prosperity that first drew settlers to this region. Early farming ventures, primarily focused on grains and livestock, laid the foundation for the local economy, a legacy that continues to resonate today, though the economic landscape has diversified. While large-scale agriculture remains a significant element, neighbouring industries have emerged, particularly those catering to the expanding Perth metropolitan area, bringing a subtle hum of activity to the Stirling district. The land itself, once cleared for cultivation, now often supports grazing properties, where the soft bleating of sheep forms part of the rural soundscape. There are no grand monuments here, but rather a sense of enduring connection to the earth, a quiet understanding passed down through generations who have worked and lived upon this ground.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Stirling, Western 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 City Of Stirling local government area.
Detailed location data for Stirling includes the postcode (6021), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Stirling), 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. |