Stirling, New Zealand
Rural settlement in Otago, New Zealand
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Stirling is a settlement in New Zealand. It is located in South Otago, approximately 5 km from Balclutha,[6] and just north of the Matau Branch of the Clutha River.
Stirling | |
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Rural settlement | |
 Interactive map of Stirling | |
| Coordinates: 46.248°S 169.782°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Otago |
| District | Clutha |
| Ward | Balclutha |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Clutha District Council |
| • Regional council | Otago Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Clutha | Jock Martin[1] |
| • Taieri MP | Ingrid Leary[2] |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris[3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.00 km2 (0.39 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025)[5] | |
• Total | 320 |
| • Density | 320/km2 (830/sq mi) |
| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
Demographics
Stirling is described by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. It covers 1.00 km2 (0.39 sq mi),[4] and had an estimated population of 320 as of June 2025,[5] with a population density of 320 people per km2. It is part of the larger Benhar-Stirling statistical area.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 327 | — |
| 2013 | 315 | −0.53% |
| 2018 | 321 | +0.38% |
| Source: [7] | ||
Stirling had a population of 321 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 6 people (1.9%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 6 people (−1.8%) since the 2006 census. There were 123 households, comprising 168 males and 153 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.1 males per female, with 69 people (21.5%) aged under 15 years, 60 (18.7%) aged 15 to 29, 150 (46.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 45 (14.0%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 86.9% European/Pākehā, 12.1% Māori, 5.6% Pasifika, 0.9% Asian, and 0.9% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 58.9% had no religion, 33.6% were Christian, 1.9% had Māori religious beliefs and 0.9% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 24 (9.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 66 (26.2%) people had no formal qualifications. 36 people (14.3%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 150 (59.5%) people were employed full-time, 39 (15.5%) were part-time, and 6 (2.4%) were unemployed.[7]
Benhar-Stirling statistical area
Benhar-Stirling, which also includes Benhar, covers 9.46 km2 (3.65 sq mi)[4] and had an estimated population of 480 as of June 2025,[8] with a population density of 51 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 468 | — |
| 2013 | 462 | −0.18% |
| 2018 | 471 | +0.39% |
| Source: [9] | ||
Benhar-Stirling had a population of 471 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 9 people (1.9%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 3 people (0.6%) since the 2006 census. There were 183 households, comprising 249 males and 219 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.14 males per female. The median age was 40.7 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 93 people (19.7%) aged under 15 years, 90 (19.1%) aged 15 to 29, 225 (47.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 66 (14.0%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 86.6% European/Pākehā, 12.7% Māori, 4.5% Pasifika, 3.2% Asian, and 1.9% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 14.0, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 53.5% had no religion, 36.3% were Christian, 0.6% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.6% were Muslim and 1.9% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 36 (9.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 93 (24.6%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $35,600, compared with $31,800 nationally. 48 people (12.7%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 225 (59.5%) people were employed full-time, 60 (15.9%) were part-time, and 12 (3.2%) were unemployed.[9]