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Miranda
5 km²
Higher typical incomes and a strong professional workforce define Miranda, a bustling hub in the Sutherland Shire. The area is a walker's paradise with an exceptionally high walkability score of 8.1, meaning almost every home is within a short stroll of shops, parks, and health services. It is a diverse and mobile community where many residents have arrived from overseas or moved in recently. This mix of high-earning professionals and a significant population of seniors creates a dynamic residential setting with a high proportion of apartments.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The community is slightly older than the national figure, with 20.3% of residents aged 65 and over, which is well above the Australian average. The typical resident is 39, and about 17.6% of the population are children under 15.
A high proportion of residents were born overseas, at 28.3%, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, while China is the most frequent overseas birthplace.
Many people use a language other than English at home, at 23.4%, which is much higher than most similar areas. While English is dominant, Mandarin, Greek, and Cantonese are the most common other languages spoken.
More than half the population identifies as Christian, at 55.4%. Those with no religion make up 33.3%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
The area is highly qualified, with 26.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 60.5% having completed Year 12, both of which are much higher than in most similar areas.
Earning levels are strong, with a typical family income of $2,370 per week, which is a little above the state and national figures. A significant 25.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
People needing help with daily activities are much more common here than in most similar areas, at 7.1%. Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.5% of residents,T coinciding with the national average.
Volunteer rates are well below the national figure, at 10.3%. Similarly, the proportion of people providing unpaid care is lower than in most similar areas.
The First Nations community here is notably older than the state average, with a typical age of 28. Year 12 completion is far above the national figure at 49.4%, and unemployment is lower at 7.2%.
Living arrangements are varied, with 28.7% of people living alone, which is well above the national average. Couples with children make up the largest group, at 58.0% of households.
Apartments are very common, and homes with three or more bedrooms are far less frequent than across Australia. Renting is much more common than in similar areas, with a typical weekly rent of $488.
Working from home is very popular at 33.6%, far above the national figure. The area is well-connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport.
The population is highly mobile, with 45.2% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is well above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.9% of the community.
Employment is steady, with 60.9% of adults working or looking for work. The workforce is largely professional, with health care, construction, and retail being the main industries.
This is a walker's paradise where 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park and 99.1% are near health services, far exceeding state averages.
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