Miranda, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Miranda, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Miranda |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Sutherland Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.03314 |
| Longitude | 151.1034 |
| Population | 15,111 |
| Density | 3148.1 /km² |
| Area | 4.8 km² |
| Elevation | 30 m |
| Postcode | 2228 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 21 km south-southwest |
Miranda is a locality in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 15,111. The locality covers an area of 4.8 km², giving a population density of about 3148.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 30 m above sea level. It lies approximately 21 km south-southwest of Sydney. Miranda is located at 34.0331°S, 151.1034°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2228.
Miranda sprawls across a gentle rise, its rooftops a mosaic of terracotta and grey against the deep green of ancient gum trees. It lies 7.8 km south of Hurstville, NSW (from Hurstville, NSW: bearing 179°T), and is situated 14.0 km south-south-east of Bankstown. The air here carries the faint, salty tang of the nearby sea, a constant reminder of its proximity to the vast Pacific. Beyond the neat suburban blocks, the land dips and undulates towards the shimmering waters of Port Hacking, a waterway that carves its way inland, its surface often reflecting the bruised colours of the late afternoon sky. The character of Miranda is one of quiet domesticity, of families tending their gardens and children’s laughter echoing from manicured lawns, a peaceful counterpoint to the wilder beauty of the surrounding coastline.
The history of Miranda is tied to the broader narrative of Sydney's southern expansion, a story of land grants and the gradual transformation of bushland into a thriving locale. While not a place of grand historical monuments, its development speaks of post-war growth, of a burgeoning population seeking a connection to the coast and the promise of a suburban idyll. The local economy, once perhaps more reliant on agriculture or nascent industries, has largely shifted towards service and retail, catering to the needs of its residents and the influx of visitors drawn to the region's natural attractions. The nearby national parks, with their rugged heathlands and secluded coves, offer a constant, quiet invitation, a reminder of the land's enduring wildness, a stark contrast to the organised order of Miranda itself.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Miranda, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Miranda, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Miranda includes the postcode (2228), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Sutherland Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Miranda is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |