Miranda vs Sylvania Waters
The verdict
Miranda is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.02M versus $2.54M in Sylvania Waters. Miranda rates higher for transport (96 vs 75). Sylvania Waters is closer to the coast (1.3 km vs 2.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Sylvania Waters rates higher (92 vs 73/100 in Miranda).
Scores
| Miranda | Sylvania Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 79 |
| Transport | 96 | 75 |
| Education | 68 | 69 |
| Liveability | 96 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Miranda | Sylvania Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,942 | 3,200 |
| Median age | 39 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,920 | $2,371 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.9% | 42.2% |
| Born in Australia | 67.5% | 65.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.9 |
Growth: Miranda Moderate Growth · Sylvania Waters Stable
Property
| Miranda | Sylvania Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.02M | $2.54M |
| Median unit price | $868K | $1.05M |
| House price YoY | 12.8% | 27.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,100 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 53 | 67 |
Median price history
Safety
| Miranda | Sylvania Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | 92 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 162 | 156 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 50 | 125 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 457 | 188 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,031 | 2,625 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Miranda | Sylvania Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,053 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Miranda · Sylvania Waters
Transport
| Miranda | Sylvania Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 75 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 78 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 48 | 67 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 410 m | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Miranda | Sylvania Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 0 |
| Parks | 19 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 65 | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 1.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.1 km | 18.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.5 km | 3.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.8 km | 6.1 km |
Population & growth
| Miranda | Sylvania Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,942 | 3,200 |
| Estimated 2025 | 19,688 | 3,229 |
| Projected 2041 | 19,917 | 3,461 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.35% | 0.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Miranda or Sylvania Waters?
Sylvania Waters has the higher residential safety score (Miranda 73/100 vs Sylvania Waters 92/100).
Which is more affordable, Miranda or Sylvania Waters?
Miranda is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.02M versus $2.54M.
Which has better public transport, Miranda or Sylvania Waters?
Miranda has the higher transport score (Miranda 96/100 vs Sylvania Waters 75/100).
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