Stirling - Osborne Park

Population growth drivers in Stirling - Osborne Park are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Stirling - Osborne Park's population is around 16,111 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,491 people (10.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,620 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 16,008 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 133 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,478 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Stirling - Osborne Park's 10.2% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 76.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). As we examine future population trends, an above-median population growth of Australian statistical areas is projected, with the area expected to grow by 2,774 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, recording a gain of 16.6% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Stirling - Osborne Park among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Stirling - Osborne Park has averaged around 41 new dwelling approvals each year, totalling 208 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 45 approvals have been recorded. Given an average of 6.1 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand significantly exceeds new supply, which usually results in price growth and increased buyer competition, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $345,000. Additionally, $27.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, suggesting balanced commercial development activity.

Compared to Greater Perth, Stirling - Osborne Park has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks in the 52nd percentile of areas assessed nationally, though building activity has accelerated in recent years. This level is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. Recent construction comprises 47.0% detached dwellings and 53.0% medium and high-density housing. This trend toward denser development provides accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. At around 334 people per approval, Stirling - Osborne Park reflects a transitioning market.

Looking ahead, Stirling - Osborne Park is expected to grow by 2,671 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Stirling - Osborne Park has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 15thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 32 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Stirling Bus Interchange Upgrade, Osborne Park Hospital Women and Newborn Services Expansion, Stephenson Avenue Extension, and Lake Monger Primary School Additions and Relocation, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Stirling - Osborne Park performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Stirling - Osborne Park features a well-educated workforce with diverse sector representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.5%, and 3.9% estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 9,844 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 1.6% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Perth's 71.9%. Based on Census responses, a low 9.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in professional & technical, with employment levels at 1.2 times the regional average. Meanwhile, mining has a limited presence with 5.0% employment compared to 7.0% regionally. While local employment opportunities exist in the area, it appears many residents commute elsewhere for work, based on the count of Census working population to local population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 3.9% while the labour force increased by 4.2%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Perth, where employment rose by 2.3%, the labour force grew by 2.6%, and unemployment rose 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Stirling - Osborne Park. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Stirling - Osborne Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

The Stirling - Osborne Park SA2's income level is very high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Stirling - Osborne Park SA2's median income among taxpayers is $59,832 and the average income stands at $75,455, which compares to figures for Greater Perth's of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $65,588 (median) and $82,714 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Stirling - Osborne Park cluster around the 60th percentile nationally. Looking at income distribution, the predominant cohort spans 30.4% of locals (4,897 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 32.0% similarly occupy this range. After housing, 86.3% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Stirling - Osborne Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Stirling - Osborne Park, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 61.3% houses and 38.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Stirling - Osborne Park was 34.9%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (34.9%) or rented (30.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Perth metro average at $2,000, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $310, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Stirling - Osborne Park's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

Stirling - Osborne Park has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 69.5% of all households, comprising 31.9% couples with children, 28.7% couples without children, and 7.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 30.5%, with lone person households at 27.6% and group households comprising 2.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 people is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Stirling - Osborne Park exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile stands out regionally, with university qualification rates (37.4% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the WA average of 27.9% and that of the SA4 region (29.0%), reflecting the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees lead at 25.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 27.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (16.9%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.2% in primary education, 6.8% in tertiary education, and 6.2% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis reveals 88 active transport stops operating within Stirling - Osborne Park, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 19 individual routes, collectively providing 5,558 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 187 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 80%, with 11% by train and 5% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling. A relatively low 9.1% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 794 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 63 weekly trips per individual stop.

Stirling - Osborne Park's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Stirling - Osborne Park, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 57% of the total population (~9,118 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 6.8% and 6.4% of residents, respectively, while 74.9% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 19.3% of residents aged 65 and over (3,101 people), which is higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Stirling - Osborne Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Stirling - Osborne Park scores highly on cultural diversity, with 38.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 44.3% born overseas. The main religion in Stirling - Osborne Park is Christianity, which makes up 53.9% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Buddhism, which comprises 6.3% of the population, compared to 2.7% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Stirling - Osborne Park are English, comprising 17.8% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 28.0%, Australian, comprising 15.0% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 21.2%, and Italian, comprising 14.3% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 4.2%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Macedonian is notably overrepresented at 2.9% of Stirling - Osborne Park (vs 0.4% regionally), Croatian at 2.5% (vs 0.8%) and Vietnamese at 1.5% (vs 0.8%).

Stirling - Osborne Park's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The 38-year median age in Stirling - Osborne Park is close to Greater Perth's average of 37 and equivalent to the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Perth, Stirling - Osborne Park has a higher concentration of 25 - 34 residents (16.2%) but fewer 5 - 14 year-olds (9.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.6% to 7.0% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 17.1% to 16.2%. By 2041, Stirling - Osborne Park is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading the demographic shift, the 75 to 84 group will grow by 64% (726 people), reaching 1,854 from 1,127. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those 65+ comprising 52% of projected growth. On the other hand, population declines are projected for the 5 to 14 and 35 to 44 cohorts.