South Stirling, Western Australia
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 2016 census, it had a population of 12.[1] 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]
| South Stirling Western Australia | |
|---|---|
  South Stirling | |
| Coordinates | 34°32′S 118°12′E |
| Population | 12 (2016 census)[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 |
It is the hometown of Hockeyroos player Kathryn Slattery, who represents Australia in field hockey.[3]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "South Stirling". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
- Western Australian Land Information Authority. "History of country town names – S". Retrieved 29 January 2011.
- "Kathryn Slattery". Australian Olympic Committee. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
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