State Electorate · Area profile
Miranda
31 km²
High incomes and rising home loan costs define the character of Miranda. This is a prosperous community where a quarter of households earn over $3,000 a week, far above the national figure. The area is becoming noticeably older, with a significant rise in seniors and a typical resident now aged 41. Its growth is marked by a shift toward more professional roles and a high proportion of people working from home, creating a well-off suburb with an increasingly mature population.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is 41, making the area a little older than the state average. Seniors make up 19.8% of the population, a figure that has risen by 10 points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, while those born overseas make up 24.3% of the community. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the main language for 75.6% of people. Another language is used in 20.7% of homes, which is a little below the national figure.
Christianity is the most common religion at 58.7%. The proportion of people reporting no religion has risen 20 points since 2011 to reach 31.8%.
Miranda is well-qualified, with 28.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a little above the national figure, and the number of people who finished Year 12 has risen since 2011.
Typical weekly family income is $2,641, which is a little above the state average. About 33.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, much higher than in most other similar areas.
Mental health conditions are reported by 7.0% of residents, which is a little below the national figure. About 26.9% of people have a long-term health condition.
Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, affecting 27.4% of people. However, the number of volunteers has fallen since 2011.
Families with couples and children make up 63.5% of households. People living alone account for 22.9% of homes, which is a little below the national average.
Typical weekly rent is $500 and monthly mortgage payments are $2,606, both among the highest for this level. Detached houses have fallen as a share of all homes, now making up 58.0%.
Working from home has surged 35 points since 2011 and now accounts for 38.0% of commutes. Most homes have at least one car, and only 6.7% have none.
The community is relatively stable, with 34.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.
Unemployment is very low at 3.4%, among the lowest for this level. Many residents work as professionals or managers, with health care and construction as the top industries.
The area is very walkable, with 98.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach groceries and health services within 15 minutes.