SA · Port Augusta Council
Miranda (SA), SA, 5700
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Suburb snapshot
Miranda (SA) is a small locality in the Port Augusta area, home to around 41 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 1 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 24.4 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $400, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 41
- Median age
- 58
- Median household income / week
- $1,312
- Dwelling vacancy
- 60.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 37 of 61
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Employment rate
- 42.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 6 / 0 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $400
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 1
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 24.4
- State safety percentile
- 34.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 982
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Theft1
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- BridgeAugusta Highway, Service Rd14 May 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
21 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
June 2026
- Freestanding Flat Roof Carport Freestanidng Flat Roof Verandah Freestanidng Flat Roof Verandah7 POOL CR MIRANDA SA 5700Under Assessment
April 2026
- Renovations and minor additions to an existing detached dwelling, including internal reconfiguration, extension of living areas, and upgraded external finishes. The development maintains a single storey form and residential use of the site. The proposal is consistent with the character of the Rural Shack Settlement Zone, maintaining a low-scale built form. External materials comprise lightweight cladding with a painted finish suitable for coastal conditions. The development has been designed in3 EAST TCE MIRANDA SA 5700Under Assessment
March 2026
- Freestanding Flat Roof Verandah32 MAIN ST MIRANDA SA 5700Under Assessment
- Carport31 MAIN ST MIRANDA SA 5700Under Assessment
2025· 3 proposals
December 2025
- Freestanding Pitched Roof Verandah43 MAIN ST MIRANDA SA 5700Under Assessment
September 2025
- Verandah27 -29 MAIN ST MIRANDA SA 5700Decision Made
May 2025
- New porch veranda to front of existing dwelling, and new alfresco veranda to rear of existing dwelling.25 MAIN ST MIRANDA SA 5700Under Assessment
2024· 4 proposals
November 2024
- Shed Attached Flat Roof Verandah5 POOL CR MIRANDA SA 5700Decision Made
October 2024
- Front and Rear ground level deck24 ESPLANADE MIRANDA SA 5700Decision Made
August 2024
- Construction of x2 new Olympic Industries Shed 1 x storage/workshop/office shed 12.192m x 7.814x 3.048m Colour-bond Corrogated Iron profile - roof =Windspray wall cladding = Dune 1x Implement/Machinery storage shed 9.100m x 6.204m x 3.658 Colour bond OP profile - roof = Windspray wall cladding = DuneLOT 1 MIRANDA RD MIRANDA SA 5700Decision Made
January 2024
- above ground swimming pool, 10 x 5.5 x 1.37 mtrs17775 AUGUSTA HWY MIRANDA SA 5700Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
November 2023
- Shed (10.5 X12 sq m) with total height 5.3m17775 AUGUSTA HWY MIRANDA SA 5700Decision Made
September 2023
- Addition to side of house. Ens added Kitchen reno Changing to front roof of dwelling Rumpus finalised8 POOL CR MIRANDA SA 5700Decision Made
June 2023
- Open Carport attached to side of house20 ESPLANADE MIRANDA SA 5700Decision Made
April 2023
- Outbuilding and partially enclosed carport6 POOL CR MIRANDA SA 5700Decision Made
2022· 4 proposals
November 2022
- Variation to 22031437 - reorientation of Outbuilding's skillion roof and relocation of roller doors23 POOL CR MIRANDA SA 5700Decision Made
- Domestic outbuilding (shed)8 POOL CR MIRANDA SA 5700Decision Made
October 2022
- New Shed - 7m wide x 7m long x 3m high4 POOL CR MIRANDA SA 5700Decision Made
March 2022
- Outbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling37 MAIN ST MIRANDA SA 5700Under Assessment
2021· 2 proposals
October 2021
- Colourbond boundary fence and gate4 ESPLANADE MIRANDA SA 5700Decision Made
June 2021
- Freestanding Pitched Roof Carport7 POOL CR MIRANDA SA 5700Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Addition to side of house. Ens added Kitchen reno Changing to front roof of dwelling Rumpus finalisedplanning8 POOL CR MIRANDA SA 5700Lodged 08 Sep 2023 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning31 MAIN ST MIRANDA SA 5700Lodged 03 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment
- Colourbond boundary fence and gateplanning4 ESPLANADE MIRANDA SA 5700Lodged 14 Oct 2021 · Decision Made
- Construction of x2 new Olympic Industries Shed 1 x storage/workshop/office shed 12.192m x 7.814x 3.048m Colour-bond Corrogated Iron profile - roof =Windspray wall cladding = Dune 1x Implement/Machinery storage shed 9.100m x 6.204m x 3.658 Colour bond OP profile - roof = Windspray wall cladding = DuneplanningLOT 1 MIRANDA RD MIRANDA SA 5700Lodged 07 Aug 2024 · Decision Made
- Domestic outbuilding (shed)planning8 POOL CR MIRANDA SA 5700Lodged 23 Nov 2022 · Decision Made
- Freestanding Flat Roof Carport Freestanidng Flat Roof Verandah Freestanidng Flat Roof Verandahplanning7 POOL CR MIRANDA SA 5700Lodged 18 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Freestanding Flat Roof Verandahplanning32 MAIN ST MIRANDA SA 5700Lodged 18 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment
- Freestanding Pitched Roof Carportplanning7 POOL CR MIRANDA SA 5700Lodged 01 Jun 2021 · Decision Made
- Freestanding Pitched Roof Verandahplanning43 MAIN ST MIRANDA SA 5700Lodged 17 Dec 2025 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site