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Miranda 2228 suburb insights

Postcode 2228 covers Miranda, a residential suburb within the Sutherland local government area of New South Wales. Stickybeak analyses Miranda across four dimensions that matter to buyers: affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle quality (school catchments, childcare, walkability, and CBD commute times), risk factors (flood zone mapping, bushfire prone land, air quality, and traffic volume), and suburb momentum (development pipeline, price trajectory over time, and ABS demographic data). The section navigation at the top of the page lets you jump directly to any part of the analysis. All figures are sourced from NSW government and federal datasets and refreshed as new data is published.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Affordability

Can I afford Miranda?

Can I afford Miranda?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Miranda? Based on the suburb median of $835,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$4,122/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
49.5%

Tight

Loan assumptions
$668,000 loan
20% deposit ($167,000)
30-year P&I

Repayments here would take 50% of the typical local household's gross income. Possible, but tight.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Miranda49.5%
Sydney median income45.9%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.
Can I afford Miranda?

Rental market in Miranda

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 71 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$725per week
Sep 2025 · 71 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $550 per week (55 bonds)Mar 23: $570 per week (61 bonds)Jun 23: $600 per week (68 bonds)Sep 23: $600 per week (76 bonds)Dec 23: $650 per week (78 bonds)Mar 24: $700 per week (74 bonds)Jun 24: $690 per week (78 bonds)Sep 24: $690 per week (90 bonds)Dec 24: $683 per week (62 bonds)Mar 25: $650 per week (76 bonds)Jun 25: $700 per week (72 bonds)Sep 25: $725 per week (71 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Caringbah2229
$710▼$15
1.5 km away
Gymea2227
$645▼$80
1.8 km away
Kirrawee2232
$698▼$27
2.8 km away
Sylvania2224
$695▼$30
3.1 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Miranda Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Miranda

40
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
01:52 AEST
Earlwood station · 14.0 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 30 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
7.5µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
19.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.9pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Earlwood station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
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Change

How might Miranda change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2228

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2228. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Miranda change?

Investor activity in Miranda

2228 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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1
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Compare Miranda with another suburb

Also in Sutherland

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Sutherland postcodes, or explore the full Sutherland suburb index.

Caringbah 2229Cronulla 2230Engadine 2233Gymea 2227

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2228?
Miranda is the primary suburb with postcode 2228 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Miranda is the main locality.
Which local government area is Miranda in?
Miranda (2228) is located in the Sutherland local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Miranda?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Miranda (2228) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Miranda flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Miranda. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Miranda?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Miranda (2228), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Miranda (2228) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Miranda (2228). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Miranda changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Miranda (2228) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Miranda in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Miranda 2228: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Sutherland suburb index to compare nearby options.