Miranda (NSW)

Miranda 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's NSW population, as estimated using ABS updates and validated new addresses by AreaSearch, is approximately 19,609 as of November 2025. This represents a rise of 1,667 individuals (9.3%) since the 2021 Census figure of 17,942 people. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 19,551 in June 2024, based on ABS ERP data and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 4,190 persons per square kilometer, placing Miranda within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Miranda's growth rate exceeded both its SA4 region (4.1%) and SA3 area since the 2021 Census. Interstate migration contributed approximately 48.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends project an above median growth for the suburb of Miranda (NSW), expecting an increase of 3,987 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections. This reflects a total gain of 19.2% over the 17-year period.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, Miranda has experienced around 135 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years from FY21 to FY25. This totals an estimated 678 homes. So far in FY26108 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.3 new residents per year are associated with every home built during this period.

Commercial development approvals amounting to $93.9 million have been recorded in the current financial year. Compared to Greater Sydney, Miranda shows elevated construction activity, recording 11.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. New developments consist of 14.0% standalone homes and 86.0% attached dwellings, marking a shift from existing housing patterns which are currently 40.0% houses. With around 220 people per dwelling approval, Miranda indicates a developing market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Miranda is projected to add 3,775 residents by 2041.

Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

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

AreaSearch has identified 34 projects that could impact the area, with key ones including Salvation Army Miranda Redevelopment, Miranda Centre Place Plan and Public Domain Plan, Gymea Trade Centre Redevelopment (Stages 2 & 3), and Live Caringbah. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Miranda remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Miranda has a well-educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate is 3.8%, having grown by an estimated 2.9% over the past year according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of June 2025, there are 10,386 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, 0.4% lower than Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's at 60.0%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction has a particularly strong presence, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services have limited presence, with only 9.0% of employment compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census working population data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels in Miranda increased by 2.9%, while labour force grew by 3.2%, leading to a slight rise in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a similar increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Miranda. National employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Miranda's current employment mix indicates a potential local employment increase of 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

Miranda has a median taxpayer income of $59,939 and an average of $80,856 based on AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. This is among the highest in Australia, with Greater Sydney having a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856. By September 2025, current estimates suggest Miranda's median income could be approximately $67,497 and average income around $88,508, considering Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Miranda cluster around the 64th percentile nationally. Income analysis shows that 32.7% of residents (6,412 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, aligning with regional levels where this cohort also represents 30.9%. High housing costs consume 19.7% of income in Miranda, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 56th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Miranda features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Miranda's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 40.3% houses and 59.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 52.4% houses and 47.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Miranda was at 29.4%, with the rest being mortgaged (34.4%) or rented (36.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,546, below Sydney metro's average of $2,774. Weekly rent was recorded at $488, compared to Sydney metro's $500. Nationally, Miranda's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 68.0% of all households, including 30.3% couples with children, 25.3% couples without children, and 11.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.0%, with lone person households at 28.8% and group households comprising 3.2%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

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

Miranda's residents aged 15 and above have a university degree qualification rate of 30.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 21.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials, such as advanced diplomas (13.0%) and certificates (23.1%), are held by 36.1% of residents in this age group. Education participation is high, with 27.7% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.2% in primary education, 7.0% in secondary education, and 4.7% pursuing tertiary education. Miranda's four schools have a combined enrollment of 2,015 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1053). There are three primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. School places per 100 residents stand at 10.3, below the regional average of 13.8, indicating some students may attend schools in nearby areas.

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

Miranda has 80 active transport stops that offer a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 40 different routes, collectively facilitating 5,774 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 161 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency across all routes averages 824 trips per day, which equates to approximately 72 weekly trips per individual stop.

Miranda's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Miranda's health metrics are close to national benchmarks, with common health conditions among its general population being somewhat typical but higher than the nation's average for older cohorts. Approximately 58% of Miranda's total population (11,367 people) have private health cover, compared to 65.7% across Greater Sydney.

The most common medical conditions in Miranda are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8.2 and 6.8% of residents respectively. 70.4% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.3% across Greater Sydney. As of 2021, 20.4% of Miranda's residents are aged 65 and over (4,000 people). Health outcomes among seniors in the area present some challenges that require more attention than those for the broader population.

Miranda 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's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 29.5% born overseas and 24.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Miranda, comprising 59.2% of its population. Judaism, however, showed an overrepresentation in Miranda, making up 0.3%, compared to 0.2% across Greater Sydney.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English (24.7%), Australian (22.2%), and Other (10.5%). Notably, Russian (1.0%) was overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.6%. Spanish showed a slight overrepresentation at 0.7%, versus 0.5% regionally, while Greek representation was equal at 3.2%.

Miranda's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Miranda is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the percentage of people aged 85 and over is notably higher in Miranda (4.3% locally), while the percentage of people aged 15 to 24 is lower (11.0%). According to data from the 2021 Census, the proportion of people aged 15 to 24 has increased from 10.1% to 11.0%, while the proportion of those aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 11.6% to 10.7%. Population forecasts for Miranda in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes. The group aged 75 to 84 is expected to grow by 65%, reaching 2,364 people from 1,431. Residents aged 65 and over will represent 59% of the anticipated population growth. Conversely, the groups aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 are expected to experience population declines.