South Stirling, Western Australia
| South Stirling Western Australia | |
|---|---|
  South Stirling | |
| Coordinates | 34°32′S 118°12′E / 34.533°S 118.200°E |
| Population | 22 (SAL 2021)[1] |
| Established | 1959 |
| Postcode(s) | 6324 |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Plantagenet |
| 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. It is situated at the foot of the Stirling Range. Other close small towns are Mount Barker, Takalarup, 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
- ^ 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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