SA5152· Pop. 6,389Mitcham

STIRLING

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

Investor score

60

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$1,368,778

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

3.1%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

7.3%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

0.9%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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STIRLING shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from SA Gov · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$828/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+5.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.2

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.77%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+10.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

61 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020
$603k
2021
$847k
2022
$888k
2023
$878k
2024
$1548k
2025
$1276k
2026
$1369k

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

STIRLING is a metropolitan SA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro SA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 3.1% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 7.3% — outperforming state average
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,430/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

8.7%

87.3% owner-occupier

Median age

46.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.8%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

17.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

60%

36% apartments

Degree qualified

38.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

23.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

590 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

8.8%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

12.2 km

Middle ring

Days on market

39 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

67.5%

Strong demand

Walkability

20 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

16.3 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,167/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 5152

🏫3 Primary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Stirling East Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1138

St Catherine's School

Catholic · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1133

Crafers Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1109

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime
56/ 100

1.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Top tier
1127ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
95/ 100
🚆 5 train🚌 53 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

38

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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