Miranda (NSW)

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

Miranda's population is estimated at around 20,093 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,151 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,942. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 20,013 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2025 and an additional 441 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,293 persons per square kilometer. Miranda's growth of 12.0% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region's 5.0%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 48.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends project an above median growth rate, with the suburb expected to increase by 3,536 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 17.2% in total over the 16 years.

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 from statistical area data, Miranda has experienced approximately 133 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 667 homes. As of FY26148 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.9 new residents per year are associated with each home built between FY21 and FY25. This demand outpaces supply, potentially exerting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers.

The average construction cost for new properties is around $606,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. Commercial development approvals this financial year amount to $92.0 million, reflecting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Miranda maintains similar construction rates per person, supporting market stability aligned with regional patterns. However, recent periods have seen some moderation in development activity. New developments consist of 15% standalone homes and 85% attached dwellings, shifting from the current housing pattern of 40% houses.

This indicates diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and affordability needs. With around 237 people per dwelling approval, Miranda shows a developing market with steady conditions. Future projections estimate an addition of 3,456 residents by 2041, aligning current development trends with future needs and supporting stable market conditions without extreme price pressure.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 33 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones include Salvation Army Miranda Redevelopment, Southgate Shopping Centre Expansion, Gymea Trade Centre Redevelopment (Stages 2 & 3), and 34-38 Pinnacle Street Mixed Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in Miranda demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Miranda has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate is 3.5%, with estimated employment growth of 1.5% in the past year (AreaSearch data). As of December 2025, there are 10,838 employed residents, with a 0.6% lower unemployment rate than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney at 68.8%. Census responses show 39.1% work from home, possibly influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for Miranda residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction has a strong presence with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level, while professional & technical services have limited presence at 9.0%, compared to the regional 11.5%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. From December 2024 to December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.5% and labour force by 1.2%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points (AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data). National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, project national growth rates of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Miranda's employment mix suggests local growth should be around 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Miranda suburb has a median taxpayer income of $59,940 and an average income of $78,596 based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is higher than national averages, with Greater Sydney's median income being $60,817 and average income $83,003. By March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $66,126 (median) and $86,707 (average), considering a 10.32% growth since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, Miranda's household, family, and personal incomes are at the 64th percentile nationally. Income analysis shows that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket is dominant with 32.7% of residents (6,570 people), similar to regional levels where this cohort represents 30.9%. High housing costs consume 19.7% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 56th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Miranda features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Miranda's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 40.3% houses and 59.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% 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, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent was $488 in Miranda, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Miranda's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 make up the remaining 32.0%, with lone person households at 28.8% and group households comprising 3.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

Miranda Trail region has 30.3% of residents aged 15 and above holding university degrees, compared to Greater Sydney's 38.0%. The highest qualification held is bachelor degrees at 21.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 36.1% of residents aged 15 and above holding them, including advanced diplomas (13.0%) and certificates (23.1%). Educational participation is high, with 27.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, which includes primary (9.2%), secondary (7.0%), and tertiary (4.7%) education levels.

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.2% in primary education, 7.0% in secondary education, and 4.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Miranda has 83 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 44 individual routes, collectively facilitating 6,311 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 161 meters from the nearest stop. As predominantly residential, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 81%, followed by trains (8%) and walking (7%). On average, there are 1.1 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 901 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 76 weekly trips per stop.

Miranda'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

Health data for Miranda shows positive outcomes overall.

Mortality rates and health conditions are generally in line with national averages. Common health conditions are less prevalent here compared to the general population but higher among older, at-risk groups. Private health cover is high, with approximately 58% of residents (~11,647 people) having it. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8.2 and 6.8% of residents respectively. 70.4% of Miranda residents report no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Miranda has a higher proportion of seniors (20.6%, or 4,139 people) than Greater Sydney (15.5%). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Miranda was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number 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 as of 2021, making up 59.2% of its population. However, Judaism showed notable overrepresentation, comprising 0.3% compared to Greater Sydney's 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (24.7%), Australian (22.2%), and Other (10.5%). Notably, Russian (1.0%) was overrepresented in Miranda compared to regional averages (0.4%), as were Spanish (0.7% vs 0.6%) and Greek (3.2% vs 1.9%).

Miranda's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

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, Miranda has a notably higher proportion of residents aged 85 and above (4.3%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (11.1%). Post-2021 Census data shows an increase in the 15 to 24 age group from 10.1% to 11.1%, while the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 11.6% to 10.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Miranda. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 57%, reaching 2,302 people from 1,466. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 59% of the anticipated growth, while the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.