Overall score
Kareela
59.5/100
Miranda
63.0/100
Kareela for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kareela
59.5/100
Miranda
63.0/100
Crime rate
Kareela
70.0 / 1k
Miranda
102.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kareela
80
Miranda
471
Population
Kareela
3,572
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 | Kareela | Miranda |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.5/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 70.0 / 1k | 102.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 15 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 146 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 80 | 471 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 42 |
| Population | 3,572 | 17,942 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Kareela is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Miranda is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Kareela is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Miranda answers with schools and education options and parks and reserves.
Choose Kareela if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Miranda for households prioritising schools.