NSW · Bega Valley Council

Mirador, 2548

Est. population · Jun 2025

534

Growth (1 yr)

+0.6%

Growth (5 yr)

+2.9%

Median age

52

Median income

$1,662/wk

Employment rate

50%

Median house price · October to December 2025

$950,000

Languages at home

3.8%non-English

Mostly English at home

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

38.5/100
Below average

1247th in NSW

Verified 79% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Coastal
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What Mirador is known for: Coastal, Excellent transport, Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

Mirador is a coastal smaller community a long way from Sydney, where beach life and a quieter rhythm set the tone. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Sport and recreation are easy to access, with local venues supporting active weekends and after-work routines.

Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.

Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.

The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer schools and education relative to similar coastal suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Mirador snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$950k

+0.8% change

Median rent

$555/wk

Houses $710 · Units $495

Population (ERP)

534

+0.6% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

8.7%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#58

among Coastal & beach · Mature

Safety

16th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

51st

percentile in NSW

Advantage (IRSAD)

7/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

47th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
38.5/100 — Below average
National rank
4038th in Australia
State rank
1247th in NSW
Peer rank
#58 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#124 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
79%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$495
Houses (January to March 2026)
$710
All types (January to March 2026)
$555
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
70
Median house price (October to December 2025)
$950,000
Median price change
+0.8%

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

534(June 2025)

+0.6% annual · +2.9% over 5 years · 51th percentile in NSW

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.6%
5-year growth
+2.9%
Change in 1 year
+3
Change in 5 years
+15
Growth rank in NSW
51th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~550), extrapolated at +1.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
519
Median age
52
Median household income / week
$1,662
Dwelling vacancy
8.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
19 of 219
Median monthly mortgage
$1,950
Employment rate
50%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
191 / 6 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
20
Against the person
5
Against property
9
Rate per 1,000 residents
37.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 104 residents
State safety percentile
15.9th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-19.8%

Most common offence types

  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment27
  • Malicious Damage To Property41
  • Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault23
  • Other Offences31
  • Steal From Retail Store31

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
1,001
Median ICSEA percentile
47th
School list
  • Merimbula Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1001 · 47th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 428 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

16 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 134 Mirador Dr
  • Camilla Ct Turnaround
  • The Crest After Whistler Cl
  • The Crest At Oriole Ct
  • The Crest Before Mirador Dr

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0)Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed

Amenities

11 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

9 swimming pools

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Reasonable bus and transport access16 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation9 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
24/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
0
Sport & outdoors(9)
  • Swimming pool (9)
Other(1)
  • Bench (2)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Health access

Nearest hospital
Pambula District Hospital (6.6 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
12
Participants per 1,000 residents
22.5

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
23° / 15°
Rainfall
209 mm · ~26 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 12°
Rainfall
230 mm · ~29 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
16° / 7°
Rainfall
188 mm · ~24 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 10°
Rainfall
227 mm · ~28 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.

2026· 2 proposals
  • May 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Residential Accommodation
    5 CURRAWONG CLOSE MIRADOR 2548Determined
  • February 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    158 MIRADOR DRIVE MIRADOR 2548Determined
2025· 4 proposals
  • July 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool
    15 THE CREST MIRADOR 2548Determined
  • June 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    158 MIRADOR DRIVE MIRADOR 2548Determined
  • May 2025

  • Subdivision
    24 JACARANDA PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
  • March 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    34 THE CREST MIRADOR 2548Determined
2024· 8 proposals
  • November 2024

  • Subdivision
    24 JACARANDA PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool
    5 ORIOLE COURT MIRADOR 2548Determined
  • August 2024

  • Subdivision
    229 MIRADOR DRIVE MIRADOR 2548Withdrawn
  • Subdivision
    229 MIRADOR DRIVE MIRADOR 2548Withdrawn
  • July 2024

  • Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    5 LORIKEET PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
  • June 2024

  • Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    24 JACARANDA PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
  • January 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    51 CAMILLA COURT MIRADOR 2548Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    23 JACARANDA PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
2023· 7 proposals
  • November 2023

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Barbecues and other outdoor cooking structures; Clothes hoists and clothes lines; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Hot water systems; Pathways and paving; Rainwater tanks; Skylights, roof windows and ventilators; Residential Accommodation
    1A CAMILLA COURT MIRADOR 2548Determined
  • August 2023

  • Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Garages, carports and car parking spaces
    160 MIRADOR DRIVE MIRADOR 2548Determined
  • May 2023

  • Dwelling
    10 JABIRU PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
  • Dwelling
    1A CAMILLA COURT MIRADOR 2548Determined
  • Dwelling; Shed
    6 JACARANDA PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
  • March 2023

  • Dwelling
    14 JACARANDA PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
  • Shed
    12 JACARANDA PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
2022· 12 proposals
  • October 2022

  • Shed
    29 CAMILLA COURT MIRADOR 2548Determined
  • Subdivision of land
    142 MIRADOR DRIVE MIRADOR 2548Withdrawn
  • September 2022

  • Dual occupancy
    142 MIRADOR DRIVE MIRADOR 2548Determined
  • August 2022

  • Dwelling
    34 THE CREST MIRADOR 2548Determined
  • Dwelling; Shed
    174 MIRADOR DRIVE MIRADOR 2548Determined
  • June 2022

  • Shed
    13 THE CREST MIRADOR 2548Determined
  • Subdivision of land
    19 JACARANDA PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
  • Retaining walls, protection of trees
    177 MIRADOR DRIVE MIRADOR 2548Determined
  • May 2022

  • Subdivision of land
    13 JACARANDA PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
  • Dual occupancy
    19 JACARANDA PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
  • Dwelling
    24 CAMILLA COURT MIRADOR 2548Determined
  • March 2022

  • Dwelling
    17 JACARANDA PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
2021· 7 proposals
  • November 2021

  • Dwelling
    18 JACARANDA PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
  • Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development
    3 WHISTLER CLOSE MIRADOR 2548Determined
  • Dwelling
    15 JACARANDA PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
  • October 2021

  • Retaining walls, protection of trees
    152 MIRADOR DRIVE MIRADOR 2548Determined
  • September 2021

  • Dwelling
    164 MIRADOR DRIVE MIRADOR 2548Determined
  • Subdivision of land
    13 JACARANDA PLACE MIRADOR 2548Determined
  • Dual occupancy
    32 THE CREST MIRADOR 2548Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Eden-Monaro
Member of Parliament
Kristy McBAIN (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
121,376
Turnout (2025)
93.8%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+1.1 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 42.8%Labor 57.2%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 20.8 km away).

Coalition 37.8%Labor 62.2%

5.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +1.4 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • MerimbulaLabor 66.1% · Coalition 33.9% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
  • Merimbula CentralLabor 60.8% · Coalition 39.2% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
  • Tura BeachLabor 57.3% · Coalition 42.7% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
  • PambulaLabor 59.0% · Coalition 41.0% TPP (2025)7.0 km away
  • WolumlaLabor 63.6% · Coalition 36.4% TPP (2025)10.7 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

More in Bega Valley Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.