Miranda
NSW 2228 · Sutherland Shire
17,942 (2021) → 19,688 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Sutherland Shire local government area (est. 239,883 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Miranda is a moderate growth suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2228, about 20km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.02M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 96/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Miranda has an overall score of 88/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 73/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2228 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.72%), China (3.14%), New Zealand (2.12%), Philippines (1.37%), India (0.98%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.6%), Greek (2.3%), Cantonese (1.85%), Spanish (1.77%), Arabic (1.17%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1069 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School MirandaPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1090
- Port Hacking High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1050
- Miranda North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1046
- Miranda Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1024
Nearby (within 10km)
- Sutherland Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.2km
- Endeavour Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1040
- Sydney Montessori SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1118
- Yowie Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1093
- Gymea North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1075
- Caringbah High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1172
- Sylvania High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1039
- Laguna Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1084
- Caringbah North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1086
- Gymea Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1048
- St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1109
- Bates Drive SchoolCombined · Government · 2kmICSEA 1018
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Miranda
Is Miranda safe?
Miranda has a residential safety score of 73/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 8,031 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Miranda?
In Miranda, the median house price is $2.02M and the median unit price is $868K. Median weekly house rent is $1,100.
How far is Miranda from Sydney CBD?
Miranda is about 20.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 48 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Miranda?
Miranda has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1053 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Miranda?
Miranda has a transport score of 96/100, including 1 train station and 78 bus stops.