Miranda - Area Profile
History
The suburb was named after the Shakespearian play 'The Tempest'. In a letter written in 1921, Mr Holt - the founder of the suburb - confessed that he thought the play a 'soft euphonious musical, and an appropriate name for such a beautiful place.'
By the1920's Sutherland and Miranda were linked by a train line, which accelerated commercial development in the area.
After the return of the Veterans from World War II, residential developments expanded as they were attracted by the peace and tranquility of the surroundings.
Today, Miranda is a busy part of the Shire, with the peace and tranquility from years ago still reflected in its beautiful environment.
Attractions
Miranda Westfield would have to be one of the suburbs main crowd-pleasers, being Australia's 8th largest mall, stretching over 3 blocks.
There are also a great number of specialty stores spread over The Kingsway and Kiora shopping strips.
As you would expect from a commercial hub, Miranda provides a fantastic range of cafe's, eateries and restauarants.
For those less interested in shopping, Miranda has plenty of great parks and reserves, including the Camelia Gardens.
Transport
Miranda is located approx 24km South of the Sydney CBD, and takes around 30 minutesto get to by car.
Miranda train station is located along the Sutherland-Cronulla line.
State transit buses serve Miranda, as well as many private bus companies.
Real Estate
Ideally situated, Miranda is close to many bays and beaches, along with easy commute to the CBD and Wollongong.
Accordingly, there are a large number of units in the suburbs centre. Aside from apartments, Miranda also offers villas, townhouses and freestanding houses, which are ideal for families.
