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 $1.98M 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 74/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
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 Q4 2025
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 2025
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 1092
- Port Hacking High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1050
- Miranda North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1047
- Miranda Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1021
Nearby (within 10km)
- Sutherland Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.2km
- Endeavour Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1034
- Sydney Montessori SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1105
- Yowie Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1093
- Gymea North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1064
- Caringbah High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1177
- Sylvania High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1038
- Laguna Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1083
- Caringbah North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1086
- Gymea Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1046
- St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1105
- Bates Drive SchoolCombined · Government · 2kmICSEA 1016
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
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
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 74/100, 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 12,468 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Miranda?
In Miranda, the median house price is $1.98M and the median unit price is $839K. Median weekly house rent is $975.
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.