South Stirling, Western Australia
| South Stirling Western Australia | |
|---|---|
  South Stirling | |
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| Coordinates | 34°32′S 118°12′E / 34.533°S 118.200°E |
| Population | 22 (SAL 2021)[1] |
| Established | 1959 |
| Postcode(s) | 6324 |
| Area | 148.4 km2 (57.3 sq mi) |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | City of Albany |
| State electorate(s) | Blackwood-Stirling |
| Federal division(s) | O'Connor |
South Stirling is a small community located 75 kilometres (47 mi) north-east of Albany in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. At the 2021 census, it had a population of 22. It is situated at the foot of the Stirling Range. Other close small towns are Mount Barker, Wellstead, and Manypeaks. The town was gazetted in 1959.[2]
It is the hometown of Hockeyroos player Kathryn Slattery, who represents Australia in field hockey.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "South Stirling (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "History of country town names – S". Western Australian Land Information Authority. Archived from the original on 14 March 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2011.
- ^ "Kathryn Slattery". Australian Olympic Committee. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
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