Miranda vs Yowie Bay
The verdict
Miranda is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.98M versus $2.37M in Yowie Bay. Miranda rates higher for transport (96 vs 77). Yowie Bay rates higher for education (73 vs 68). Miranda has a shorter estimated CBD commute (48 vs 77 min). On the separate residential safety score, Yowie Bay rates higher (93 vs 74/100 in Miranda).
Scores
| Miranda | Yowie Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 81 |
| Transport | 96 | 77 |
| Education | 68 | 73 |
| 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 | Yowie Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,942 | 3,053 |
| Median age | 39 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,920 | $2,959 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.9% | 45.4% |
| Born in Australia | 67.5% | 84.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.9 |
Growth: Miranda Moderate Growth · Yowie Bay Moderate Growth
Property
| Miranda | Yowie Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.98M | $2.37M |
| Median unit price | $839K | $1.91M |
| House price YoY | 6.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $975 | $975 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 27 |
Median price history
Safety
| Miranda | Yowie Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 74 | 93 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 162 | 66 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 50 | 66 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 451 | 328 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,468 | 2,064 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Miranda | Yowie Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,053 | 1,093 |
See the full school list on each profile: Miranda · Yowie Bay
Transport
| Miranda | Yowie Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 77 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 78 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 48 | 77 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 410 m | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Miranda | Yowie Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 65 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 3.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.1 km | 21.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.5 km | 4.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.8 km | 9.6 km |
Population & growth
| Miranda | Yowie Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,942 | 3,053 |
| Estimated 2025 | 19,688 | 3,350 |
| Projected 2041 | 19,917 | 3,389 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.35% | 2.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Miranda or Yowie Bay?
Yowie Bay has the higher residential safety score (Miranda 74/100 vs Yowie Bay 93/100).
Which is more affordable, Miranda or Yowie Bay?
Miranda is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.98M versus $2.37M.
Which has better schools, Miranda or Yowie Bay?
Yowie Bay has a higher average school ICSEA (Miranda 1053 vs Yowie Bay 1093; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Miranda or Yowie Bay?
Miranda has the higher transport score (Miranda 96/100 vs Yowie Bay 77/100).
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