Moving to Miranda NSW 2228
What the official numbers say about living in Miranda — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $488 a week, against a median household income of $1,920 a week.
About 62% of homes are owner-occupied and 35% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
Miranda grew 23% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (14,554 → 17,942 people).
Around 68% of households are families, averaging 2.4 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, China, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Greek, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Miranda sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 9 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (51% of workers), while 40% work from home.
Nearest train station: Miranda, 300 m south.
Nearest tram stop: Waratah Loop (Sutherland), 4.4 km west.
Nearest railway halt: Royal National Park, 5.3 km south-west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Cronulla, 5 km south-east.
Nearest airport: Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 12.1 km north-east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 21 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 52 schools · 68 cafes & restaurants · 12 supermarkets · 48 parks — see them all on the Miranda profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Our Lady Star of the Sea 200 m · Miranda Public School 450 m · Port Hacking High School 500 m · Miranda North Primary School 950 m · Sutherland Hospital School 1.2 km · Sydney Montessori School 1.4 km · Endeavour Sports High School 1.5 km · Gymea North Primary 1.5 km
Groceries: Coles 100 m · Aldi 100 m · Woolworths 350 m · Ritchies 1.7 km · Woolworths 1.8 km · Woolworths 2.6 km · ALDI 2.6 km · Coles 2.6 km
Parks and reserves: Ascot Place Reserve 350 m · Kiora Park 350 m · Seymour Shaw Park 400 m · Sutherland Shire Centenary Park 550 m · Miranda Park 650 m · Partridge Avenue Reserve 750 m · Scribbins Park 800 m · Meldrum Reserve 900 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Miranda, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Australian Magpie · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Silver Gull · Australian Raven.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Miranda, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miranda here | 17,942 | — | 9/10 | 15% |
| Yowie Bay | 3,053 | — | 10/10 | 23% |
| Gymea | 8,219 | — | 10/10 | 17% |
| Sylvania Waters | 3,200 | — | 10/10 | 5% |
| Sylvania | 10,749 | — | 9/10 | 17% |
| Caringbah | 12,575 | — | 9/10 | 11% |
| Gymea Bay | 6,983 | — | 10/10 | 29% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Sutherland Shire — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Cook — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2228 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Miranda profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $488 a week, and about 35% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 23% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 14,554 people to 17,942. It sits about 21 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Miranda station is roughly 0.3 km away. Local government is Sutherland Shire council, and the federal seat is Cook.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Miranda vs Gymea · Miranda vs Sylvania.
Nearby guides: Yowie Bay · Gymea · Sylvania Waters · Sylvania · Caringbah · Gymea Bay.
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