City of Stirling

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City of Stirling
Western Australia
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Population
  • 210,208 (2016 census)[1] (16th)
  • 220,249 (2018 est.)[2]
 • Density1,998.2/km2 (5,175.2/sq mi)
Established1871
Area105.2 km2 (40.6 sq mi)
MayorMark Irwin
Council seatStirling
RegionNorth Metropolitan Perth
State electorate(s)
Federal Division(s)Curtin, Perth, Stirling
City of Stirling.svg
WebsiteCity of Stirling
LGAs around City of Stirling:
Joondalup and Wanneroo Swan
Indian Ocean City of Stirling Bayswater
Cambridge Vincent

The City of Stirling is a local government area in the northern suburbs of the Western Australian capital city of Perth about 10 kilometres (6 mi) north of Perth's central business district. The City covers an area of 105.2 square kilometres (40.6 sq mi) and had a population of over 210,000 as at the 2016 Census, making it the largest local government area by population in Western Australia.

History[]

Stirling was established on 24 January 1871 as the Perth Road District under the District Roads Act 1871.[3] The district at that time included what are now the Cities of Wanneroo, Joondalup, Bayswater and Belmont.

With the passage of the Local Government Act 1960, which reformed all road districts into shires, it became the Shire of Perth. The Shire of Perth had a population of 84,000 in 1961. It was declared a city and renamed Stirling on 24 January 1971.[4][3]

At a meeting of electors in May 2021, electors passed a motion that the City of Stirling be renamed, causing it be considered at the next council meeting. The rationale was that the namesake of the city is James Stirling, the first governor of Western Australia, who is known for playing a leading role in the 1834 Pinjarra massacre of between 15 and 80 indigenous people.[5] The motion made national news, and sparked a barrage of hateful messages towards the City of Stirling.[6] Among suggestions was for a dual name to be adopted, involving a Noongar name. A report released by the city two weeks later stated that the name change was not a priority, and that there were significant costs associated with any name change.[7] At the council meeting on 8 June, arguments were put forth either way, but no motions regarding changing the name were carried. The meeting was attended by over 100 people, an unusually high number.[8][9]

Wards[]

The city has been divided into seven wards, each of two councillors. Each councillor serves a four-year term, and half-elections are held every two years. The mayor is elected from among the councillors.

  • Balga Ward
  • Coastal Ward
  • Doubleview Ward
  • Hamersley Ward
  • Inglewood Ward
  • Lawley Ward
  • Osborne Ward

Suburbs[]

Population[]

City of Stirling offices.
Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1911 5,066—    
1921 12,043+9.05%
1933 19,987+4.31%
1947 30,989+3.18%
1954 50,090+7.10%
1961 84,045+7.67%
1966 114,410+6.36%
1971 154,882+6.24%
1976 162,313+0.94%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1981 161,858−0.06%
1986 164,687+0.35%
1991 172,064+0.88%
1996 172,819+0.09%
2001 167,578−0.61%
2006 176,872+1.09%
2011 195,702+2.04%
2016 210,208+1.44%

Libraries[]

The City of Stirling holds 6 libraries. They are the:

  • Scarborough Library
  • Karrinyup Library
  • Dianella Library
  • Inglewood Library
  • Mirrabooka Library
  • Osborne Library

Heritage-listed places[]

Main article: List of State Register of Heritage Places in the City of Stirling

As of 2021, 640 places are heritage-listed in the City of Stirling,[10] of which 19 are on the State Register of Heritage Places.[11]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Stirling (C)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 26 November 2017. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "3218.0 – Regional Population Growth, Australia, 2017-18". Australian Bureau of Statistics. 27 March 2019. Retrieved 31 December 2019. Estimated resident population (ERP) at 30 June 2018.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "Municipality Boundary Amendments Register" (PDF). Western Australian Electoral Distribution Commission. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
  4. ^ "Local Government Act 1960 — Order in Council (per LG 619/69)". Western Australia Government Gazette. 30 October 1970. p. 1970:3346. Nominates 24 January 1971 as effective date.
  5. ^ Manfield, Evelyn. "City of Stirling to consider changing name under proposal to recognise traditional owners". ABC News. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  6. ^ Budihardjo, Nadia; Rintoul, Caitlyn. "City of Stirling bombarded with 'hateful messages' over potential name change to include Aboriginal community". The West Australian. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  7. ^ Budihardjo, Nadia. "James Stirling name change not a 'priority': council report". The West Australian. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  8. ^ Traill, Michael. "James Stirling debate: City of Stirling council decides not to change name despite controversial origins". The West Australian. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  9. ^ Carmody, James. "City of Stirling keeps name of governor involved in WA massacre after push to change moniker". ABC News. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  10. ^ "City of Stirling Heritage Places". inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au. Heritage Council of Western Australia. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
  11. ^ "City of Stirling State Register of Heritage Places". inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au. Heritage Council of Western Australia. Retrieved 23 February 2021.

External links[]

Coordinates: 31°52′59″S 115°48′36″E / 31.883°S 115.810°E / -31.883; 115.810

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