NSW · Bega Valley Council
Mirador, 2548
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Desirability score
- Coastal
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Life in Mirador revolves around the coast, with the feel of a smaller community that never strays far from the water. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. There is a lightness to the air here, with the coast never far from mind.
A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield.
Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and transport and access lag similar coastal suburbs, despite relative strength in housing affordability and safety. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 519
- Median age
- 52
- Median household income / week
- $1,662
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 19 of 219
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Employment rate
- 50%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 11 / 6 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $495
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $710
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $555
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 70
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 20
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 9
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 38.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 104 residents
- State safety percentile
- 13.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -19.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment27
- Malicious Damage To Property41
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault23
- Other Offences31
- Steal From Retail Store31
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
16 public transport stops in this suburb
- 134 Mirador Dr
- Camilla Ct Turnaround
- The Crest After Whistler Cl
- The Crest At Oriole Ct
- The Crest Before Mirador Dr
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
43 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Residential Accommodation5 CURRAWONG CLOSE MIRADOR 2548Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support158 MIRADOR DRIVE MIRADOR 2548Determined
2025· 4 proposals
July 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool15 THE CREST MIRADOR 2548Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation158 MIRADOR DRIVE MIRADOR 2548Determined
May 2025
- Subdivision24 JACARANDA PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure34 THE CREST MIRADOR 2548Determined
2024· 8 proposals
November 2024
- Subdivision24 JACARANDA PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool5 ORIOLE COURT MIRADOR 2548Determined
August 2024
- Subdivision229 MIRADOR DRIVE MIRADOR 2548Withdrawn
- Subdivision229 MIRADOR DRIVE MIRADOR 2548Withdrawn
July 2024
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 LORIKEET PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
June 2024
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)24 JACARANDA PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
January 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool51 CAMILLA COURT MIRADOR 2548Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure23 JACARANDA PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
2023· 7 proposals
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Barbecues and other outdoor cooking structures; Clothes hoists and clothes lines; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Hot water systems; Pathways and paving; Rainwater tanks; Skylights, roof windows and ventilators; Residential Accommodation1A CAMILLA COURT MIRADOR 2548Determined
August 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Garages, carports and car parking spaces160 MIRADOR DRIVE MIRADOR 2548Determined
May 2023
- Dwelling10 JABIRU PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
- Dwelling1A CAMILLA COURT MIRADOR 2548Determined
- Dwelling; Shed6 JACARANDA PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
March 2023
- Dwelling14 JACARANDA PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
- Shed12 JACARANDA PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
2022· 12 proposals
October 2022
- Shed29 CAMILLA COURT MIRADOR 2548Determined
- Subdivision of land142 MIRADOR DRIVE MIRADOR 2548Withdrawn
September 2022
- Dual occupancy142 MIRADOR DRIVE MIRADOR 2548Determined
August 2022
- Dwelling34 THE CREST MIRADOR 2548Determined
- Dwelling; Shed174 MIRADOR DRIVE MIRADOR 2548Determined
June 2022
- Shed13 THE CREST MIRADOR 2548Determined
- Subdivision of land19 JACARANDA PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
- Retaining walls, protection of trees177 MIRADOR DRIVE MIRADOR 2548Determined
May 2022
- Subdivision of land13 JACARANDA PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
- Dual occupancy19 JACARANDA PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
- Dwelling24 CAMILLA COURT MIRADOR 2548Determined
March 2022
- Dwelling17 JACARANDA PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
2021· 7 proposals
November 2021
- Dwelling18 JACARANDA PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development3 WHISTLER CLOSE MIRADOR 2548Determined
- Dwelling15 JACARANDA PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
October 2021
- Retaining walls, protection of trees152 MIRADOR DRIVE MIRADOR 2548Determined
September 2021
- Dwelling164 MIRADOR DRIVE MIRADOR 2548Determined
- Subdivision of land13 JACARANDA PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
- Dual occupancy32 THE CREST MIRADOR 2548Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
11 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (2)
- Swimming pool (9)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 39.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3645th in Australia
- State rank
- 1142nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #51 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #118 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 60%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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