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South Australia · Postcode 5710
Stirling North postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 277 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Stirling North at a glance vs SA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against SA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Stirling North vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Stirling North | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,831 +SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $250 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,306 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 35 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% -SA | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Stirling North (5710) is a coastal town in regional South Australia. It lies around 277 km from Adelaide by road. The locality is part of the Outback - North and East statistical area. It is administered by Port Augusta.
According to the 2021 Census, Stirling North has a population of 2,793 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $1,831, above the SA average. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, lower than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 473 (16.9% of residents).
Housing in Stirling North includes a median weekly rent of $250, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,306, with 785 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 84.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Stirling North scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Stirling North is served by Stirling North Primary School.
Stirling North is part of the Outback - North and East statistical area in South Australia.
Stirling North details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5710 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 2,793 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,831/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $925/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,306 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 68.1 km² |
| Population Density | 41/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 785 |
| Australian Citizens | 73.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 473 (16.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -32.516667 |
| Longitude | 137.833333 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 277 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Outback - North and East |
| Local Government | Port Augusta |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
| State Electorate | Stuart |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 501 (17.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 296 (10.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 989 (35.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 642 (23.0%) |
| 65+ years | 356 (12.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 249 (8.9%) |
| Arthritis | 188 (6.7%) |
| Diabetes | 119 (4.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 83 (3.0%) |
| Cancer | 60 (2.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 25 (0.9%) |
| Dementia | 9 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 13 (1.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 195 (25.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 325 (41.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 243 (31.3%) |
Schools in Stirling North
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Stirling North. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Stirling North
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.