Miranda - Yowie Bay
Statistical Area - sa2

Miranda - Yowie Bay lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Miranda - Yowie Bay's population is 22,458 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,753 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,705. The change is inferred from ABS estimates of 22,406 in June 2024 and an additional 432 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 3,743 persons per square kilometer, placing Miranda - Yowie Bay in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The area's growth of 8.5% since the 2021 census exceeded both its SA4 region (4.0%) and SA3 area, making it a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 49.0% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on demographic trends, above median population growth is projected nationally, with Miranda - Yowie Bay expected to grow by 4,704 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 20.7% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Miranda - Yowie Bay among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Miranda - Yowie Bay has seen approximately 132 new homes approved annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 660 homes were approved, with 16 more in FY-26 so far. Over these five years, an average of four people moved to the area for each dwelling built, indicating supply lagging demand.

This has led to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $607,000, slightly above the regional average. There have been $94.4 million in commercial approvals this financial year, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Miranda - Yowie Bay has similar development levels per person, maintaining market equilibrium with surrounding areas. New building activity shows 14.0% detached houses and 86.0% medium and high-density housing, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers.

This represents a shift from the area's existing housing composition of 46.0% houses. With around 272 people per dwelling approval, Miranda - Yowie Bay shows a developing market. Population forecasts indicate it will gain 4,652 residents by 2041. Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

Miranda - Yowie Bay has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

The performance of a region can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 38 such projects that are likely to impact the area. Notable among these are Miranda Town Centre Revitalisation, Salvation Army Miranda Redevelopment, EON Residences Miranda, and StorHub Miranda Self Storage. The following list details those projects considered most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Miranda - Yowie Bay maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Miranda - Yowie Bay has a well-educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 3.7% as of June 2025, which is 0.5% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.0%. There were 11,987 residents employed in June 2025, with workforce participation similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction shows particularly strong specialization, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services have lower representation at 9.3%, compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 3.0% while labour force grew by 3.3%, resulting in a slight rise in unemployment to 3.7%. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6%. State-level data for NSW as of Sep-25 shows employment contracted by 0.41%, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local projections vary based on industry-specific growth rates. Applying these projections to Miranda - Yowie Bay's employment mix suggests potential local growth of approximately 6.8%% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch released its latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Miranda - Yowie Bay's median income among taxpayers was $61,579, with an average of $80,587. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Given the Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $68,106 (median) and $89,129 (average) as of March 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, Miranda - Yowie Bay's household, family, and personal incomes cluster around the 69th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that the largest segment comprises 31.6% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (7,096 residents), similar to the metropolitan region where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Notably, 30.2% earn above $3,000/week, indicating strong economic capacity throughout the suburb. High housing costs consume 18.5% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 62nd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Miranda - Yowie Bay displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Miranda - Yowie Bay, as per the latest Census evaluation, 46.0% of dwellings were houses and 54.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 52.4% houses and 47.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Miranda - Yowie Bay stood at 32.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.1% and rented dwellings at 32.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, below Sydney metro's average of $2,774. The median weekly rent figure was $490, compared to Sydney metro's $500. Nationally, Miranda - Yowie Bay's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Miranda - Yowie Bay has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 70.0% of all households, including 32.4% couples with children, 25.8% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 30.0%, with lone person households at 27.1% and group households comprising 2.9% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the Greater Sydney average.

The educational profile of Miranda - Yowie Bay exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Miranda-Yowie Bay show 30.7% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 21.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 35.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding them - advanced diplomas at 12.8% and certificates at 22.9%. Educational participation is high, with 27.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.0% in primary education, 7.3% in secondary education, and 4.7% pursuing tertiary education. Miranda-Yowie Bay has five schools with a combined enrollment of 2,358 students. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1063). Education provision is balanced with four primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. School places per 100 residents (10.5) are below the regional average (13.9), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis indicates 95 active stops operating within Miranda - Yowie Bay area, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 40 individual routes, collectively facilitating 5,779 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 160 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 825 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 60 weekly trips per individual stop.

Miranda - Yowie Bay's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Miranda-Yowie Bay residents show relatively favourable health outcomes, with a lower prevalence of common conditions compared to the general population but higher than national averages in older, at-risk groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high here, at approximately 60% (13,429 people), compared to 65.7% across Greater Sydney.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8.2% and 6.4% of residents respectively. 71.0% report being completely free from medical ailments, slightly lower than the 72.3% in Greater Sydney. The area has a higher proportion of seniors, with 20.6% aged 65 and over (4,635 people). Health outcomes among these seniors require more attention compared to the broader population.

Miranda - Yowie Bay was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Miranda-Yowie Bay, found culturally diverse with 27.4% overseas-born population and 22.4% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 60.1%, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 61.2%. Top three ancestry groups are English (25.2%), Australian (22.7%), and Other (9.8%).

Russian (1.0%) and Macedonian (0.7%) show overrepresentation compared to regional averages, while Greek (3.1%) is slightly underrepresented (vs 3.2%).

Miranda - Yowie Bay's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Miranda - Yowie Bay has a median age of 40, which is higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38 years. The 85+ cohort is over-represented locally at 4.2%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 13.4%. Between 2021 and now, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 10.8% to 11.7% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 11.7% to 10.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Miranda - Yowie Bay's age profile will change significantly. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow by 67%, from 1,632 to 2,730 people. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 58% of total population growth. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.