Area profile · Greater Perth
Stirling - Osborne Park has an estimated 16,434 residents, up 12.4% since the 2021 Census, with 13 projects tracked in Stirling - Osborne Park.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The Stirling - Osborne Park Statistical Area (Lv2) is located 8.1 kilometres north-northwest from Perth CBD. Its population is around 16,434 as of Aug 2026 (ERP), following an increase of 1,814 people (12.4%) since the 2021 Census, when 14,620 people were recorded. This estimate draws on the ABS ERP of 16,322 as of June 2025 and 181 validated new addresses since the Census date. The area has a fairly standard age composition, with a median age of 38, and a highly culturally diverse community. Its profile also features a strong semi-detached presence, a high share of residents born overseas, notable 25 to 34yo and elevated 35 to 44yo cohorts, a pronounced mining employment base and strong service amenity offering.
Stirling - Osborne Park is described as having moderate population expansion, within a vibrant community that combines residential, commercial and recreational areas. Parks and green spaces contribute to its appeal for families and outdoor enthusiasts, while shopping centres, dining establishments and sports facilities provide a range of cultural and recreational amenities.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 9,702 in 2001 and 16,322 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 16,434 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 17.6%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 30.4%.
Stirling - Osborne Park ranks in the 92nd percentile nationally for health and the 85th for cultural diversity.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Stirling - Osborne Park is $675 a week, up 9.8% over 12 months to Sep 2026 and 7% below Greater Perth.
7% below Greater Perth on median weekly rent
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $675 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +9.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Stirling | $758 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Stirling, over 12 months | +8.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Perth - North West | $760 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent, Perth - North West, over 12 months | +7.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Perth | $723 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Perth, over 12 months | +6.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, WA | $714 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, WA, over 12 months | +7.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
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Status of the 200 tracked applications: 152 approved, 4 under assessment, 44 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 13 projects in Stirling - Osborne Park (7 under construction) and 106 more in the surrounding area.
Expansion of Osborne Park Hospital at 26 Osborne Place, Stirling, delivered as part of the $1.8 billion New Women and Babies Hospital…
Major upgrade of the Stirling Bus Interchange to expand capacity from 18 to 30 bus stands.
Phase 2 of the Stephenson Avenue Extension creates a new east-west connection from Cedric Street to Scarborough Beach Road via a new…
A package of state and federal government transport infrastructure works supporting the transformation of Stirling City Centre into Perth's…
Residential land estate in the heart of Balcatta between Grindleford Drive and Karrinyup Road comprising approximately 140 new residential…
Extension of the principal shared path network providing safe cycling and pedestrian connections throughout the Stirling area, including…
A completed independent business case and trial for an innovative trackless tram system along the Scarborough Beach Road Activity Corridor…
Major urban renewal initiative transforming 351 hectares around Stirling Station into a higher-intensity Strategic Metropolitan Centre with…
Scentre Group's proposed $600 million redevelopment of Westfield Innaloo in Perth's north-western suburbs would nearly double the centre to…
Draft Local Planning Scheme No. 4 (LPS4) will replace Local Planning Scheme No. 3 across the City of Stirling.
City of Stirling initiative to revitalise the Westminster local centre around Stirling Central Shopping Centre on Wanneroo Road.
Proposed new 4-storey low-rise apartment development featuring 59 modern residences and 86 car spaces at 35-39 Odin Road, Innaloo.
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Estimated completion year of the 66 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 2, 2026 22, 2027 18, 2028 9, 2029 6, 2030 4, 2031 1, 2032 1, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 2, 2036 1. 14 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 200 substantial development applications lodged in and around Stirling - Osborne Park over the past 5 years, 31 in the last 12 months; 4 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 14, 2022 51, 2023 41, 2024 34, 2025 34, 2026 (to Oct) 26.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 200 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 31 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 2.9 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 38th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 45 | ABS building approvals | 55th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 152 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 4 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 include: Stirling Bus Interchange Upgrade (Construction); Osborne Park Hospital Women and Newborn Services Expansion (Construction); Stephenson Avenue Extension (Construction); Stirling City Centre Infrastructure Package (Construction); and East Roselea Structure Plan (Mosaic Balcatta) (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 spans multiple sectors including Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, Transport & Logistics, and Environmental & Disaster Management, among others.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 currently ranks below national averages at the 17th percentile.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Stirling - Osborne Park among the top 22% of areas assessed nationwide.
Dwelling approval activity in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 area has seen 135 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Stirling - Osborne Park SA2's current population of 16,434 has been supported by 45 approvals on average over recent years.
The Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 has seen 2.9 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 7.4 approvals in Greater Perth. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 240 people in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2, compared to one for every 118 in Greater Perth.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 45, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 has grown by approximately 1,282 people, while 227 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 5.6 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Population growth drivers in Stirling - Osborne Park are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,434 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +12.4% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 2,529 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 79th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +1.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 14,620 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 1,814 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +2.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +2.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 6.50 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 was estimated to be approximately 16,434 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 16,322 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The stirling - osborne park sa2 has added approximately 1,814 people and shown a 12.41% increase from the 14,620 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 is estimated at 2,528 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.2% per annum.
Population growth in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (83.6%), Natural increase (16.4%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 83.6% of overall population gains.
Stirling - Osborne Park's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 40th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 14.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 28.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 56.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 38 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 4.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 9.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 11.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 17.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 15.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 12.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 10.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 9.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 6.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 at 38 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 38 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 38 years as at August 2026, Stirling - Osborne Park is comparable to the Greater Perth 2021 Census average (37 years) and similarly aligned with equal to the national Census average.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 compared to the Greater Perth region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 17.6% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 compared to the Greater Perth region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 9.7% of the population.
No, the age distribution in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 is broadly in line with Greater Perth.
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 14.5% of the population in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 18.3% of the population in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 as at August 2026.
Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 67% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $64,077 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 70th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $79,196 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,857 | 2021 Census, weekly | 56th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $889 | 2021 Census, weekly | 65th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 28.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,319 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 21.9% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 is approximately $68,588. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $64,077.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 is approximately $84,771. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $79,196.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 is approximately $68,588 compared to $68,556 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $64,077 and $64,047 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 is approximately $84,771 compared to $90,565 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $79,196 and $84,609 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2's households (~30.4% / 1,747 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 30.4% of households. In comparison, Greater Perth's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 32.0% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 is $1,857/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 is $2,319/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 is $889/wk.
The Stirling - Osborne Park SA2's income level is very high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. The Stirling - Osborne Park SA2's median income among taxpayers is $64,077 and the average income stands at $79,196, which compares to figures for Greater Perth's of $64,047 and $84,609 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.04% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $68,588 (median) and $84,771 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 is $6,943 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The stirling - osborne park sa2's disposable income is $6,943 compared to $6,842 for Greater Perth, based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch analysis reveals Stirling - Osborne Park significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 73.0% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 9,911 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 15,507 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 10,188 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 has approximately 9,911 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 2.7%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 stands at 2.7%, which is 1.5 percentage points below Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (15.7% of employment), retail trade (10.8%), and professional & technical (10.1%). Other significant employers include construction and education & training.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Perth saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 is 73.0%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Perth average of 69.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Perth.
The stirling - osborne park sa2 shows notable specialisation in professional & technical, which employs 10.1% of the local workforce compared to 8.2% across Greater Perth. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector.
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The stirling - osborne park sa2's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 4.5% growth, ranking 12th out of 37 regions nationally.
The educational profile of Stirling - Osborne Park ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 25.2% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 9.1% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 37.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 16.9% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 3.1% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 11.0% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 34.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 26.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 6.8% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 8.2% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 6.2% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
37.4% of people aged 15 and over in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 30.1% in Greater Perth.
34.7% of people aged 15 and over in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.6% in Greater Perth.
The stirling - osborne park sa2 ranks in the 62th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 are: Bachelor Degree (25.2%), Certificate (16.9%), Advanced Diploma (11.0%).
26.6% of the population in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 8.2% in primary school, 6.2% in secondary school, 6.8% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 is 1043, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 1 schools within the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 267 students.
The stirling - osborne park sa2 includes 1 primary school.
Stirling - Osborne Park has relatively few single parent families, with a smaller average household size than Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.4 people | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 27.6% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 31.9% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 28.7% | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 7.5% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.9% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 5,741 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 6,453 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 69.5% | 2021 Census | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.4 per family | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 had 5,741 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 12.4% to an estimated 6,453 households today.
The average household size in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 is 2.4 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Perth and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 69.5% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (27.6%), group households (2.9%), and other household types (0.1%).
Of the 3,990 family households, couples with children account for 31.9% of all households, couples without children at home 28.7%, and single parent families 7.5%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Perth, the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 shows distinct household patterns. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 have an average of 1.4 children, slightly below the Greater Perth average of 1.6. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 51.7% of the adult population are currently married, while 34.2% have never married. This compares to 47.6% married and 36.1% never married across Greater Perth.
Single-person households represent 27.6% of all households in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2, similar to the average for Greater Perth of 24.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 2.9% of households, slightly below the Greater Perth average of 3.5%.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 44.3% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 38.6% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 61.4% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 80.3% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 55.7% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.6% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
Stirling - Osborne Park scores quite 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 was found to be Christianity, which makes up 53.9% of people in Stirling - Osborne Park. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was 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 Greater Perth's 28.0%, Australian, comprising 15.0% of the population, which is notably lower than Greater Perth's 21.2%, and Italian, comprising 14.3% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Perth's 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% across Greater Perth), Croatian at 2.5% (vs 0.8%) and Vietnamese at 1.5% (vs 0.8%).
44.3% of the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 37.7% across Greater Perth.
38.6% of the population in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 22.0% in Greater Perth.
0.6% of the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.4% in Greater Perth.
80.3% of the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 83.0% in Greater Perth.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Stirling - Osborne Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 30.2% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 34.9% | 2021 Census | 54th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 61.3% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,000 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 64th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 34.9% | 2021 Census | 50th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 29.1% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $310 | 2021 Census, weekly | 29th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 16.7% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 14th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 24.9% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 58th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2, 34.9% of homes are owned outright, 34.9% are owned with a mortgage, and 30.2% are rented.
According to the latest data, 61.3% of dwellings in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 are houses.
In the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2, 9.6% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 29.1% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 stands at 34.9%, compared to 29.3% in Greater Perth.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 is $2,000, compared to $1,907 in Greater Perth.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 is $1,103, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 24.9% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 16.7% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 24.9% of income on repayments (vs 23.6% in Greater Perth), while renters spend 16.7% of income on rent (vs 18.8% in Greater Perth).
The dwelling mix in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 consists of 61.3% detached houses, 29.1% semi-detached dwellings, 9.6% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Stirling - Osborne Park consumes approximately 13.7% of median household income ($8,041 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Stirling - Osborne Park show attached dwellings contributing 67% of approvals compared to 39% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 33% of applications versus 61% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. This area is seeing substantial increases in dwelling density compared to most Australian locations.
Stirling - Osborne Park's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 56.5% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 66th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 74.9% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 4.5% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 82.0% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.9% | 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
Around 56.5% of people in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.1% in Greater Perth.
In the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2, 4.5% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 4.6% of people in Greater Perth require similar assistance.
5.2% of people in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.8% of the population across Greater Perth is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.9% of the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 population, while in Greater Perth, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.3% of people in the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Perth,3.3% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2, 56.5% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Perth sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.1%.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 84 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 84th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 89 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 68th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 6,028 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 84th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 184 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 26 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.4 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 9.1% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 89 public transport stops within the Stirling - Osborne Park SA2.
The Stirling - Osborne Park SA2 has 6,028 weekly trips across 26 routes, averaging 861 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 187 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 431 m away and the nearest pharmacy 520 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 89 stops nearby, 6,028 weekly trips, access rating 84 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 75 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 75th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 431 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 520 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 529 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 571 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest supermarket | 634 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 767 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 2.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Stirling - Osborne Park among the top 22% of areas assessed nationwide.
Stirling - Osborne Park has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 17th percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Stirling - Osborne Park is $675 a week, +9.8% over 12 months to Sep 2026.
Population growth drivers in Stirling - Osborne Park are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends.
Stirling - Osborne Park's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 67% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch.
AreaSearch analysis reveals Stirling - Osborne Park significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide.
The educational profile of Stirling - Osborne Park ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
Stirling - Osborne Park has relatively few single parent families, with a smaller average household size than Greater Perth.
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 displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Stirling - Osborne Park's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Stirling - Osborne Park has an estimated 16,434 residents, up 12.4% since the 2021 Census, with 13 projects tracked in Stirling - Osborne Park.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Stirling - Osborne Park.
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Refreshed . Rents to Sep 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (505021093). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Oct 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Stirling - Osborne Park from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Stirling - Osborne Park with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
