NSW · Sutherland Shire Council
Miranda, 2228
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
Suburb profile
Miranda hums with inner-city energy, a established suburb where there is always something happening nearby. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Families and commuters make up much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Neighbourhood food and coffee spots add warmth to the local routine. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while safety and housing affordability sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 17,942
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,920
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 537 of 7,480
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,546
- Employment rate
- 58.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 462 / 1,209 / 2,867
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)
- $700
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,100
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $770
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 199
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)
- 1,966
- Against the person
- 290
- Against property
- 653
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 109.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 62 residents
- State safety percentile
- 77.2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +10.5%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions208
- Malicious Damage To Property117
- Steal From Retail Store325
- Transport Regulatory Offences516
- Trespass157
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 1,048
- Miranda North Public SchoolPrimary
- Miranda Public SchoolPrimary
- Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School MirandaPrimary
- Port Hacking High SchoolSecondary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
146 public transport stops in this suburb
- ENT Kiora Rd
- Miranda Station
- Miranda Station, Kiora Rd
- Miranda Station, Platform 1
- STR/LFT To P1/2
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)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksKingsway, Kiora Road05 Jul 2026 – 02 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
435 planning-related records
2026· 30 proposals
June 2026
- Advertising and signage; Business identification sign; Retail Premise600 KINGSWAY MIRANDA 2228Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation37 VIOLET STREET MIRANDA 2228Under Assessment
May 2026
- Subdivision129 PRESIDENT AVENUE MIRANDA 2228Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)204 SYLVANIA ROAD MIRANDA 2228Under Assessment
- Subdivision23 CLIFFORD ROAD MIRANDA 2228Under Assessment
April 2026
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure261 PORT HACKING ROAD MIRANDA 2228Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care4 MALVERN ROAD MIRANDA 2228Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise542-572 KINGSWAY MIRANDA 2228Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure45 GOODACRE AVENUE MIRANDA 2228Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)16 MALVERN ROAD MIRANDA 2228Under Assessment
- Demolition; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Centre-based child care132 KIORA ROAD MIRANDA 2228Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation32 WOORAK CRESCENT MIRANDA 2228Under Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation46 MATSON CRESCENT MIRANDA 2228Determined
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external); Business identification sign; Retail Premise600 KINGSWAY MIRANDA 2228Determined
March 2026
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation2 URUNGA PARADE MIRANDA 2228Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure4 CULBURRA ROAD MIRANDA 2228Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)62 MATSON CRESCENT MIRANDA 2228Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation77 GWAWLEY PARADE MIRANDA 2228Determined
- Demolition; Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise31-41 KIORA ROAD MIRANDA 2228Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah120 PRESIDENT AVENUE MIRANDA 2228Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Swimming pool28 RAGLAN ROAD MIRANDA 2228Determined
February 2026
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure20 CARRAMAR CRESCENT MIRANDA 2228Determined
- Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading8-10 CENTRAL ROAD MIRANDA 2228Determined
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club; Recreation/Tourist Premise244R The Boulevarde Miranda 2228Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces23 KARIMBLA ROAD MIRANDA 2228Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure24 EDWARD AVENUE MIRANDA 2228Determined
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure25 VIOLET STREET MIRANDA 2228Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support14 EDWARD AVENUE MIRANDA 2228Deferred Commencement
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)204 SYLVANIA ROAD MIRANDA 2228Withdrawn
- Pub; Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading582 KINGSWAY MIRANDA 2228Determined
2025· 10 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool106B PRESIDENT AVENUE MIRANDA 2228Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)34 GARNET ROAD MIRANDA 2228Determined
November 2025
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation2 URUNGA PARADE MIRANDA 2228Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Storage premises; Self storage units130-140 PARRAWEENA ROAD MIRANDA 2228Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Rainwater tanks607/-/DP1311839Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)62 MATSON CRESCENT MIRANDA 2228Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)6 BIARGAR AVENUE MIRANDA 2228Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure31 TOLOL AVENUE MIRANDA 2228Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Dual occupancy (attached)23 FREDERICK STREET MIRANDA 2228Determined
- Dual occupancy; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation46 MATSON CRESCENT MIRANDA 2228Determined
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
338 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Chilton Antique and Vintage JewelleryAntiques
- Bakers DelightBakery
- LüneburgerBakery
- Commonwealth BankBank
- Qudos BankBank
- Bbq (3)
- Miranda Nails Spa And BeautyBeauty salon
- Bench (36)
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- Bike Lockers - Miranda Station, Gibbs StBicycle Parking
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
Parks & reserves
11 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Ascot Place ReservePark
- Ewey Creek ReservePark
- Kiora ParkPark
- Meldrum ReservePark
- Miranda ParkPark
- Partridge Avenue ReservePark
- Port Hacking Road ReservePark
- Scribbins ParkPark
- Seymour Shaw ParkPark
- Sutherland Shire Centenary ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 14
- Emergency department
- On site
- Blooms The Chemistpharmacy
- Box Village Pharmacypharmacy
- CAPSdoctor
- Dentistdentist
- Dr Ludmilla Collins, Obstetrician and Gynecologistclinic
- Foot HQUrunga Paradepodiatrist
- Miranda Medical Centerdoctor
- Miranda Medical Centreclinic
- PACT Physio & RehabSylvania Roadphysiotherapist
- Pharmacypharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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
Childcare
4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Papabear Child Care Centrechildcare
- Wombat Occasional Child CareSylva Avenuekindergarten
- childcarechildcare
- childcarechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 27
- Parks (OSM)
- 19
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 65.8/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 8% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 386th in Australia
- State rank
- 151st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #62 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #108 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
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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