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Miranda

NSW 2228 • Greater Sydney

17,942
Population (2021)
$47,684
Median Income
4.68 km²
Area
$488/wk
Median Rent
Shopping HubShire LifestyleFamily-FriendlyTrain Connected

About Miranda

Miranda is the Sutherland Shire's commercial heart, a major suburban centre where nearly 18,000 residents enjoy excellent shopping and solid transport connections. The Cronulla line station provides CBD access, and Westfield Miranda is one of Sydney's largest shopping centres. The position near Woolooware Bay adds waterfront access to its attractions.

Beyond Westfield, the dining scene around the station has grown, with quality cafes and restaurants serving the local community. Nearby Gymea Bay and Caringbah provide additional amenities, and the beaches of Cronulla are a short drive or train ride away. Miranda attracts families who want Shire lifestyle with urban convenience, plus shoppers from across the region. It's the Shire's practical centre.

Miranda falls under postcode 2228 and is governed by Sutherland Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Miranda electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2228
Urban Area
Sutherland Shire - East
LGA / Council
Sutherland Shire
Federal Electorate
Cook
State Electorate
Miranda
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.03°, 151.11°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
4.68 km²
Elevation
23m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Westfield Shopping Centre 600 Kingsway Miranda 2228 NSW
  • Woolworths
    600 The Kingsway Miranda 2228 NSW
  • ALDI
    600 The Kingsway, Miranda NSW 2228

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Miranda by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Miranda Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Miranda" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$488
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,546
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
5.3%

294 state housing + 75 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
15,284
Census 2021
17,942
▲ 17.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$38,272
Income 2021
$47,684
▲ 24.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 12,114
Born Overseas 5,071

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 667
  • 2. China 564
  • 3. New Zealand 381
  • 4. Philippines 246
  • 5. India 176
  • 6. Italy 127
  • 7. Greece 126
  • 8. Egypt 119
  • 9. South Africa 117
  • 10. Thailand 117

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,843
Australian 5,253
Irish 1,847
Scottish 1,329
Chinese 1,280
Italian 895
Greek 755
German 482
Filipino 376
Indian 284

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

7,778
Both parents born in Australia
6,832
Both parents born overseas
2,427
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
55.4%
No Religion
33.3%
Buddhism
2.1%
Islam
1.5%
Hinduism
1.1%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,085 (6.0%)
5-14 years
2,079 (11.6%)
15-19 years
878 (4.9%)
20-24 years
934 (5.2%)
25-34 years
2,599 (14.5%)
35-44 years
2,679 (14.9%)
45-54 years
2,199 (12.3%)
55-64 years
1,838 (10.2%)
65-74 years
1,561 (8.7%)
75-84 years
1,274 (7.1%)
85+ years
820 (4.6%)

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