Thinking about buying your first home in Miranda (2228)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Miranda is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Miranda a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Miranda (2228) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Miranda suits buyers who want a well-serviced, mid-ring suburb without committing to the inner city. The unit market at $835,000 is the realistic entry point here, particularly for couples or small families who will use the 46 nearby childcare services and the local secondary school (ICSEA 1053, comfortably above the national average). The SEIFA decile of 8 signals a comfortable, established neighbourhood. Walkability at the 62nd percentile means daily errands are genuinely manageable on foot.
Who would not love it
The house median of $1,830,000 is a serious stretch against a local household income of $1,920 per week, and first home buyers are locked out of the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme at that price point. The composite Stickybeak grade of C+ and a "safe insufficient" flag are real concerns that deserve scrutiny before you commit. If you are prioritising a freestanding house, the 40% separate-house stock means competition is tight and the price reflects it.
What to verify before you bid
- The "safe insufficient" grade is the most pressing unknown. Request a Section 10.7 certificate and check whether your specific lot carries any flood, drainage, or planning overlays not captured in the suburb-wide bushfire figure of 0.9%. - Unit buyers should obtain the owners corporation records for at least two years. With 311 unit sales and 41% of dwellings being flats, strata levies and building defect histories vary considerably across the postcode. - Confirm the exact school catchment boundary for the single public secondary school, as ICSEA scores apply to the school as a whole and your address may or may not fall within zone.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Miranda?
BOCSAR · MIRANDA 2228
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K12,46812 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY+55%Above Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Sutherland
Within LGA: Sutherland
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT44%622 reports
TRANSPORT REGULATORY OFFENCES36%516 reports
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES20%277 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED46%
NON-DOMESTIC54%
Across 175 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Miranda
27
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
15:21 AEST
Earlwood station · 14.0 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 30 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
6.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
12.6µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.9pphm
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.
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
Nearby suburbs · same combination
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$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.
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.
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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.
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.
