Miranda - Yowie Bay

Population growth drivers in Miranda - Yowie Bay are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Miranda - Yowie Bay's population is around 22,478 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,773 people (8.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,705 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 22,406 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 442 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 3,746 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Miranda - Yowie Bay's 8.6% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (4.0%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 49.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including overseas migration and natural growth, were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Regarding demographic trends, an above-median population growth for national areas is projected, with the area expected to grow by 4,704 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 20.6% in total 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 around 132 new homes approved each year, with 660 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 114 so far in FY-26. With an average of 4 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is significantly outpacing supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $361,000. Additionally, $94.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity.

When measured against Greater Sydney, Miranda - Yowie Bay has similar development levels (per person), preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. New building activity shows 14.0% detached houses and 86.0% medium and high-density housing. This skew toward compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing (currently 46.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. With around 272 people per dwelling approval, Miranda - Yowie Bay shows a developing market.

Population forecasts indicate Miranda - Yowie Bay will gain 4,632 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 39 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Salvation Army Miranda Redevelopment, Southgate Shopping Centre Expansion, Miranda Centre Place Plan and Public Domain Plan, and StorHub Miranda Self Storage, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.

Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.

AreaSearch assessment positions Miranda - Yowie Bay ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Miranda - Yowie Bay features a well-educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of only 3.4%, and 1.2% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 12,298 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.7% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (67.8% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 39.9% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area shows particularly strong specialization in construction, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 9.3% versus the regional average of 11.5%. While local employment opportunities exist in the area, it appears many residents commute elsewhere for work, based on the count of Census working population to local population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 1.2% while the labour force increased by 0.8%, resulting in unemployment falling by 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2%, labour force growth of 2.3%, with unemployment rising marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Miranda - Yowie Bay. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Miranda - Yowie Bay's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Miranda - Yowie Bay SA2's median income among taxpayers is $65,620, with an average of $85,127. This is extremely high nationally, and compares to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $71,434 (median) and $92,669 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Miranda - Yowie Bay cluster around the 68th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals the largest segment comprises 31.6% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (7,103 residents), mirroring the metropolitan region where 30.9% occupy this bracket. The substantial proportion of high earners (30.2% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout this suburb. High housing costs consume 18.5% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 62nd percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Miranda - Yowie Bay displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Miranda - Yowie Bay, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 46.0% houses and 54.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Miranda - Yowie Bay was well beyond that of Sydney metro, at 32.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (35.1%) or rented (32.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Sydney metro average at $2,600, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $490, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Miranda - Yowie Bay's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Miranda - Yowie Bay has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 70.0% of all households, comprising 32.4% couples with children, 25.8% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 30.0%, with lone person households at 27.1% and group households comprising 2.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 trail regional benchmarks, with 30.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 21.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 35.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (22.9%).

Educational participation is notably 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.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 98 active transport stops operating within Miranda - Yowie Bay, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 44 individual routes, collectively providing 6,316 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 160 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 83%, with 7% by train and 6% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling. A high 39.9% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 902 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 64 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Miranda - Yowie Bay is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Miranda - Yowie Bay demonstrates above-average health outcomes, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population, though higher than the national average across older, at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (13,846 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 8.2% and 6.4% of residents, respectively, while 71.0% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 21.1% of residents aged 65 and over (4,754 people), which is higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Miranda - Yowie Bay was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Miranda - Yowie Bay is more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 27.4% of its population born overseas and 22.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Miranda - Yowie Bay is Christianity, which makes up 60.1% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Miranda - Yowie Bay are English, comprising 25.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian, comprising 22.7% of the population, and Other, comprising 9.8% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 16.0%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Russian is overrepresented at 1.0% of Miranda - Yowie Bay (vs 0.4% regionally), Greek at 3.1% (vs 1.9%), and Macedonian at 0.7% (vs 0.4%).

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

With a median age of 40, Miranda - Yowie Bay is somewhat higher than the Greater Sydney figure of 37 and similarly marginally higher than Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 75 - 84 cohort is notably over-represented (7.5% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (13.0%). In the period since 2021, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.8% to 11.8% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 11.7% to 10.8%. Demographic modeling suggests Miranda - Yowie Bay's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow significantly, expanding by 1,044 people (62%) from 1,685 to 2,730. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 57% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.