Stirling SA

Postcode 5152 · Adelaide Hills LGA

Stirling is a smaller suburb in South Australia within the Adelaide Hills local government area (postcode 5152). With a population of 3,067, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 48. Households earn a median income of $123K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Stirling is $1.8 million, having surged 30.7% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $970. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,448.

Stirling is served by 2 schools, including 2 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1136, which is well above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 31 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 private hospital. The crime rate in the Adelaide Hills LGA is below average at 2,674 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Stirling offers a gross rental yield of 2.8%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($1.8M/$950K), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 14.9x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +30.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.8% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.8M/$950K Above Median
Affordability14.9x Stretched
Price Momentum+30.7% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education10/10
Economic10/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.8M
30.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$450
POPULATION
3,067
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age48
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$2,368
Personal Income /wk$1058
Mortgage /mth$2,448
CRIME (Adelaide Hills LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)2,674
Total Incidents82
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops31
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA1136
Total Students701
Government1
Catholic1
Stirling East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1138
St Catherine's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1133
HOSPITALS (1)
Stirling Hospitalprivate
Data: 2025-Q4