Miranda, NSW 2228 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Miranda is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2228, home to 17,942 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Sutherland local government area and roughly 21 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 17,942
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,920 /week
- Median personal income
- $917 /week
- Median family income
- $2,370 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Sutherland Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Sutherland
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Cook
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $488 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,546
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Miranda Public School
- Port Hacking High School
- Yowie Bay Public School
- Sutherland Hospital School
- Miranda North Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 37 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 126 bus stops
- Miranda Interchange, Kiora Rd, Stand 10
- Miranda Station, Platform 1
- Miranda Station, Platform 2
- Miranda Station, Kiora Rd
- Miranda Interchange, Kiora Rd, Stand 8
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 cafés
- 10 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 57 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 4 libraries
- 5 supermarkets
- 33 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 22.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 37.5% of the 10,473 resolvable premises in Miranda. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 37.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 28.2%
- Fibre to the Building: 25.2%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 9.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,488 across postcode 2228 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 579 theft, 306 violent offences, 266 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Miranda?
Miranda (NSW 2228) had 17,942 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Sutherland Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Miranda?
The median advertised rent in Miranda is $488/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Miranda?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Miranda covering government sectors. Nearest include: Miranda Public School (0.5 km), Port Hacking High School (0.7 km), Yowie Bay Public School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Miranda?
Miranda is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (37.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Miranda?
Across postcode 2228, 1,488 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (579), violent (306), other (266). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Miranda?
In Miranda, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (22.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Miranda?
130 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Miranda centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 37 bus stops, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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