Miranda
Miranda is almost evenly split between apartments and detached houses, with apartments at 41.4% just higher than separate houses at 40.3%. That gives it a denser, more urban feel than nearby Gymea while still keeping family housing in the mix. The suburb has 17,942 residents across 4.71 sq km, a 39 median age, and household income in the 71.9 percentile. Education is also a marker: 36.8% hold a university qualification, 6.7 percentage points above the national benchmark.
Population
17,942
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,920/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
146
Median House
$995K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
Buyers in Miranda face a median house price of $995,000, with the latest figure only 0.5% higher than 2024. The mix matters because apartments at 41.4% sit above detached houses at 40.3%, giving downsizers and first-home buyers more options than in lower-density Sutherland Shire pockets. Mortgage repayments of $2,546 a month absorb 30.6% of income, so larger homes can stretch budgets, while 35.6% of dwellings have 2 bedrooms and 32.1% have 3.
For Buyers
Buyers in Miranda face a median house price of $995,000, with the latest figure only 0.5% higher than 2024. The mix matters because apartments at 41.4% sit above detached houses at 40.3%, giving downsizers and first-home buyers more options than in lower-density Sutherland Shire pockets. Mortgage repayments of $2,546 a month absorb 30.6% of income, so larger homes can stretch budgets, while 35.6% of dwellings have 2 bedrooms and 32.1% have 3.
For Investors
Miranda has a sizeable rental base, with 36.3% of homes rented and a weekly rent of $488. The vacancy rate is 7.2%, which is higher than a tight rental market and means investors need to price and present stock carefully. Demand is helped by the dwelling mix: apartments are 41.4% of homes compared with 40.3% detached houses, and 125 development records in 12 months point to active renewal. Healthcare, education and retail jobs nearby also support renter depth.
Development Activity
Total DAs
711
Last 12 Months
146
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+16.8%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Miranda iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda
K-6 · 396 students
Port Hacking High School
7-12 · 950 students
Miranda North Public School
K-6 · 291 students
Miranda Public School
K-6 · 300 students
Demographics
Miranda skews slightly younger than the national profile, with a median age of 39, 1.0 year below the national comparison. It is also more educated and more internationally connected: 36.8% of residents have a university qualification, 6.7 points above national, while 29.5% were born overseas, 7.9 points above national. English, Irish, Scottish and Chinese ancestry groups are prominent, and Mandarin has 288 speakers. Average household size is 2.4, just 0.1 below the national figure.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
40.3%
Houses
17.5%
Townhouse
41.4%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing market has been steady rather than speculative, with the median rising from $990,000 in 2024 to $995,000 in 2025, a 0.5% lift and 0.0% below its peak. Tenure is balanced: 29.4% own outright, 34.3% have a mortgage and 36.3% rent. Apartments at 41.4% are higher than separate houses at 40.3%, which explains why 2 bedroom homes make up 35.6% of stock. The mortgage-to-income ratio is 30.6%, while rent-to-income is lower at 25.4%.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,546
Rent / wk
$488
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$917
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.2%
Unoccupied
537
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
30.6% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
26.4%
Couples, no children
13,932
Total families
Economy & Employment
Miranda's workforce is anchored by services and skilled roles. Healthcare leads with 17.2% of local workers, followed by construction at 10.8%, education at 10.3%, professional and tech at 10.2%, and retail at 7.6%. Professionals number 2,164 and managers 1,325, which helps explain the household income percentile of 71.9. SEIFA is consistently above average: IEO decile 7, IER decile 7, IRSD decile 7 and IRSAD decile 8, with education and occupation stronger than simple resource measures.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.0%
Part-time
29.6%
Participation
53.9%
Employed
7,615
Occupations
Top Industries
University
36.8%
Postgraduate
9.1%
Born Overseas
29.5%
Dwellings
6,926
Transport to Work
Miranda suits residents who want services close by but still rely heavily on cars. Car driving accounts for 80.3% of commuting, well above public transport at 6.0%, while 8.1% walk or cycle. School choice is a strength, with 4 local schools spanning Catholic and Government sectors and an ICSEA range from 1024 to 1090. Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary sits at 1090, above Port Hacking High at 1050 and Miranda North Public at 1046. IRSAD decile 8 also points to above-average social advantage.
Drive
80.3%
Public Transport
6.0%
Walk / Cycle
8.1%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Miranda compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Miranda a good suburb to live in?
Miranda suits buyers who want shops, schools and a denser housing mix in the Sutherland Shire. It has 17,942 residents, 4 local schools and household income in the 71.9 percentile, although car use is high at 80.3%.
What is the median house price in Miranda?
The median house price in Miranda is $995,000 for 2025. That is only 0.5% higher than the 2024 figure of $990,000, so recent price movement has been steady rather than rapid.
What schools are in Miranda?
Miranda has 4 local schools: Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary, Port Hacking High School, Miranda North Public School and Miranda Public School. ICSEA scores range from 1024 to 1090.
Is Miranda safe?
Safety should be assessed by street and building setting, especially around busier retail and transport areas. Miranda has 17,942 residents and a mix of apartments, houses and shops, so local conditions can vary.
Is Miranda good for property investment?
Miranda has investor appeal because 36.3% of homes are rented and weekly rent is $488. The 7.2% vacancy rate means leasing conditions are not as tight as some markets, so property quality and pricing matter.
How is Miranda's population changing?
Miranda is already relatively dense, with 17,942 residents across 4.71 sq km, or 3,811.0 people per sq km. Growth is likely to come through renewal, with 125 development records in 12 months.
How much development is happening in Miranda?
Development activity is notable, with 125 records in the past 12 months. Recent examples include dual occupancies, demolition, new structures and residential alterations, pointing to ongoing infill rather than fringe expansion.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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