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South Stirling
Western Australia
South Stirling is located in Western Australia
South Stirling
South Stirling
Location in Western Australia
Population 12 (2016 census)
Established 1959
Postcode(s) 6324
Location
  • 423 km (263 mi) south east of Perth
  • 68 km (42 mi) e of Albany
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 2016 census, it had a population of 12. 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.

It is the hometown of Hockeyroos player Kathryn Slattery, who represents Australia in field hockey.

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