Overall score
Gymea
64.9/100
Miranda
63.0/100
Gymea for retirees and families; Miranda for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Gymea
64.9/100
Miranda
63.0/100
Crime rate
Gymea
27.5 / 1k
Miranda
102.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gymea
210
Miranda
471
Population
Gymea
8,219
Miranda
17,942
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Gymea | Miranda |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.9/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.8/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.5 / 1k | 102.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 15 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 89 | 146 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 210 | 471 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 42 |
| Population | 8,219 | 17,942 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Gymea is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Miranda is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Gymea pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Miranda is the better pick for parks and reserves and public transport access.
Choose Gymea if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Miranda for households prioritising schools.