Overall score
Miranda
63.0/100
Sylvania
57.2/100
Miranda for schools; Sylvania for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Miranda
63.0/100
Sylvania
57.2/100
Crime rate
Miranda
102.1 / 1k
Sylvania
33.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Miranda
471
Sylvania
108
Population
Miranda
17,942
Sylvania
10,749
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 | Miranda | Sylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.0/100 | 57.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.0/100 | 26.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 102.1 / 1k | 33.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 15 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 146 | 84 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 65.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 471 | 108 |
| Planning activity | 42 | 22 |
| Population | 17,942 | 10,749 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Miranda is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Sylvania is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Miranda pulls ahead on schools and education options and parks and reserves, whereas Sylvania is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Households prioritising schools may find Miranda the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Sylvania.