Stirling, New Zealand facts for kids

Stirling is a small place, or settlement, in New Zealand. You can find it in the southern part of Otago. It's about 5 kilometers away from Balclutha. Stirling is located just north of the Matau Branch of the Clutha River.

Who Lives in Stirling?

Stirling is known as a rural settlement by Statistics New Zealand. This means it's a smaller community, often surrounded by countryside. The area covers about 1.00 square kilometer.

Population Changes Over Time

In 2018, Stirling had a population of 321 people. This was a small increase of 6 people since the 2013 census. However, it was a slight decrease of 6 people compared to the 2006 census.

There were 123 homes in Stirling in 2018. The population included 168 males and 153 females. About 21.5% of the people were under 15 years old. Around 14% of the population was 65 years or older.

Different Backgrounds in Stirling

Most people in Stirling are of European background, making up about 86.9% of the population. About 12.1% are Māori, and 5.6% are Pasifika. There are also small numbers of Asian and other ethnic groups. Some people identify with more than one background.

Beliefs and Work in Stirling

When asked about their beliefs, many people (58.9%) said they had no religion. About 33.6% were Christian. A small number (1.9%) followed Māori religious beliefs.

Many adults in Stirling work. About 59.5% of people aged 15 and over had full-time jobs. Another 15.5% worked part-time. A small number (2.4%) were looking for work.

Learning and Schools

Stirling has its own school called Stirling School. It's a state primary school for students from Year 1 to Year 8. This means it teaches children from about 5 years old up to 13 years old.

The school first opened its doors in 1879. It has been an important part of the community for a long time.