Miranda vs Taren Point
The verdict
Miranda is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.98M versus $2.35M in Taren Point. Miranda rates higher for transport (96 vs 72). Taren Point is closer to the coast (320 m vs 2.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Miranda rates higher (74 vs 69/100 in Taren Point).
Scores
| Miranda | Taren Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 76 |
| Transport | 96 | 72 |
| Education | 68 | 60 |
| Liveability | 96 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Miranda | Taren Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,942 | 1,879 |
| Median age | 39 | 58 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,920 | $1,463 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.9% | 30.8% |
| Born in Australia | 67.5% | 72.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Miranda Moderate Growth · Taren Point Stable
Property
| Miranda | Taren Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.98M | $2.35M |
| Median unit price | $839K | $1.19M |
| House price YoY | 6.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $975 | $1,050 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 31 |
Median price history
Safety
| Miranda | Taren Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 74 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 162 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 50 | 266 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 451 | 639 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,468 | 6,493 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Miranda | Taren Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,053 | 1,064 |
See the full school list on each profile: Miranda · Taren Point
Transport
| Miranda | Taren Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 72 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 78 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 48 | 66 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 410 m | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Miranda | Taren Point | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 2 |
| Parks | 19 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 65 | 14 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 320 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.1 km | 18.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.5 km | 2.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.8 km | 5.9 km |
Population & growth
| Miranda | Taren Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,942 | 1,879 |
| Estimated 2025 | 19,688 | 1,896 |
| Projected 2041 | 19,917 | 2,032 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.35% | 0.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Miranda or Taren Point?
Miranda has the higher residential safety score (Miranda 74/100 vs Taren Point 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Miranda or Taren Point?
Miranda is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.98M versus $2.35M.
Which has better schools, Miranda or Taren Point?
Taren Point has a higher average school ICSEA (Miranda 1053 vs Taren Point 1064; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Miranda or Taren Point?
Miranda has the higher transport score (Miranda 96/100 vs Taren Point 72/100).
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