The local community describes Mirrabooka as diverse, home and accessible to services. To better understand what is means to be ‘a local’ our suburb profile seeks to understand the local stories Koora (past), Yeyi (present), Boordawan (future) and respond to Ngalang Maya (our place). This snapshot identifies the unique character of Mirrabooka’s neighbourhood and helps the City rethink how we deliver services with a local focus.
Mirrabooka takes its name from the Aboriginal name for the constellation known as the Southern Cross.
These are the top local priorities you've told us are important for Mirrabooka.
“Better security for residents - please help to address the anti-social behaviour.”
The City operates 19 Ranger Service vehicles between 7.00am and 7.00pm, Monday to Sunday. Over the past year, the number of Rangers has increased by nearly six. Patrol locations and equipment deployment are guided by data rather than a blanket approach, ensuring resources are focused on areas of greatest need. The City also offers a Safer Suburbs rebate, which supports residents to install CCTV and other security-related equipment to help secure their property and discourage break-ins.
To make a report, call the City's Community Patrol on 1300 365 356 (24/7 services) or report online.
Learn more about community safety initiatives in the City.
“More signage in parks for people to pick up after their dogs.”
The City will review existing regulatory signage in priority locations to ensure an adequate number of signs are in place, supported by targeted enforcement from Rangers. Patrols and equipment deployment are guided by data rather than a blanket approach, ensuring resources are focused on areas of greatest need.
To make a report, call the City's Community Patrol on 1300 365 356 (24/7 services) or report online.
Learn more about community safety initiatives in the City.
“Better housing.”
The City supports the recent introduction of Part C to Volume 1 of the Residential Design Codes, which seeks to facilitate a mix of dwelling types, including terrace style developments. These changes encourage diversity and affordability in the housing market. This aligns with a key aim of the City's draft Local Planning Scheme No.4 (LPS4) "to encourage a diversity of housing, including affordable and accessible housing, to cater for diverse and changing housing needs". On 10 June 2025 at its Ordinary Meeting, Council considered a report on the outcomes of advertising of draft LPS4 and resolved to support it, subject to modifications and forward the draft documents to the Western Australian Planning Commission. As of Wednesday 18 June 2025, the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage has accepted these documents for final assessment and determination.
Learn more about Draft Local Planning Scheme No. 4.
“Plant more native species, encourage homeowners to get solar panels.”
“Cleanliness in roadsides and should grow more trees to increase greenery.”
Through the 2025/26 plan and budget, the City will run community workshops encouraging residents to electrify their homes and install solar. Residents can also get discounts on solar through the Energy Incentives program.
Learn more on the Living Green Program webpage, or sign up for the Living Green newsletter for more updates.
Mirrabooka is largely characterised by single detached dwellings on small to medium sized lots. The average block size is 600 m², though lots of up to 890 m² can be found.
Much of the area has been developed, however there are still a small number of vacant lots remaining in the eastern sector of the suburb.
Houses are predominantly of brick and tile construction and are generally single storey.
Mirrabooka is well-provided with 22 local open spaces, one community open space and three district open spaces. Recreational facilities include the Stirling Leisure - Mirrabooka.
The Mirrabooka Regional Centre, including Mirrabooka Square Shopping Centre, provides the region with a wide range of goods and services and also offers a significant number of employment opportunities.
The suburb also contains a smaller local shopping centre, called Mirrabooka Village, to supplement the larger retail core.
Three primary schools, one high school and a public library are located in Mirrabooka to serve education requirements.
Beach Alexander Bushland is a local natural area and Mirrabooka Bushland is a regionally significant natural bush forever area.
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City of Stirling kaadatj Nyoongar moort Nyoongar boodja-k Wadjak boodja-k. Ngalak kaadatj Nyoongar nedingar wer birdiya koora koora wer yeyi. Baalabang koondarm, malayin wer nakolak baalap yang ngalany-al. Ngalak dandjoo barn wer kaaratj bandang boodja-k.
The City of Stirling acknowledges the traditional custodians of this land, the Wadjak people of the Nyoongar Nation, and pays respect to the Elders both past and present for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal Australia.
