Westfield Miranda

Westfield Miranda is a major shopping centre in Miranda, in Sydney's Sutherland Shire, New South Wales. It serves the southern Sydney region and is positioned as a large regional retail, dining, entertainment and community destination rather than as a standalone consumer-goods brand. The centre is operated within Scentre Group's Westfield portfolio and is also known historically as Miranda Fair. The centre opened on 16 March 1964 as Miranda Fair. Developed by Myer and Farmers on the former site of a brick pit, it was designed by Tomkins, Shaw & Evans Architects and was described at opening as the largest fully enclosed shopping centre in New South Wales. Its original offer combined a three-level Farmer & Company department store, Woolworths, speciality retailers, childcare, a playground and parking for approximately 1,100 cars. Miranda Library also operated from the centre during its early years. The opening ceremony was conducted by New South Wales premier Bob Heffron and included a helicopter arrival and an evening fireworks display. Westfield Corporation acquired the centre from Myer in 1969 and pursued a substantial enlargement. The 1971 expansion led to the name Westfield Shoppingtown Miranda and introduced a broader regional format, including Farmers and Grace Bros department stores, an expanded Woolworths Family Centre incorporating Woolworths and Big W, and Nock & Kirby. A five-storey office tower opened in 1972. Its illuminated, slowly revolving eight-pointed rooftop star became a local landmark until the tower was demolished during the 2010s redevelopment. A further series of works between 1984 and 1985 followed the departure of the Myer department-store operation from New South Wales and transformed the vacated space. Harvey Norman, BBC Hardware, Best & Less, Franklins and Big W were among the additions or relocations, while Woolworths was moved within the complex. The number of shops approximately doubled to 160. A later expansion, completed in 1992, added David Jones, Target, a new food court, restaurants and an entertainment precinct with an eight-screen Greater Union cinema and Tilt amusement arcade. Over time, individual spaces changed hands as tenants entered, relocated or left the Australian market; examples included Toys “R” Us replacing Harvey Norman, Aldi and The Reject Shop replacing Tilt, and Coles replacing Franklins in 2015. The centre underwent its largest modern redevelopment during the 2010s. Approved plans included demolition of the office tower, additional speciality stores, a three-level galleria, a relocated cinema complex, an outdoor restaurant precinct, upgraded department stores, a full-line Woolworths and a fresh-food area. Construction began in 2013. The first stage opened in October 2014 with the new Woolworths, BWS, fresh-food precinct, additional speciality stores and upgraded parking. The second stage opened in November 2014 and added the galleria between Myer and David Jones, more shops and a landscaped restaurant precinct around the retained historic hill's weeping fig. The final stage opened in April 2015 with a ten-screen Event Cinemas complex and rooftop restaurants. The redevelopment also introduced a wave-like perforated aluminium facade referencing the Sutherland Shire's beach culture. Westfield Miranda's tenant mix includes department stores, supermarkets, discount department stores, fashion, technology, sporting goods, beauty, restaurants, fresh food, cinema and family entertainment. Major or reported tenants have included David Jones, Myer, Big W, Kmart, Aldi, Coles, Harris Farm Markets, Woolworths, Cotton On, Uniqlo, Zara, Apple, JB Hi-Fi, Rebel, Timezone and Event Cinemas. The centre is connected to Miranda railway station on the Cronulla line and to local and regional bus services. It has multi-level parking with about 4,891 spaces. In the 2020s, Target was replaced by Kmart, and Scentre Group worked with Funlab on a new entertainment concept that was subsequently id…

Westfield Miranda began as Miranda Fair, a fully enclosed shopping centre developed by Myer and Farmers on a former brick-pit site. It officially opened on 16 March 1964 in Miranda, Sydney. The original centre contained a three-level Farmer & Company department store, Woolworths, 18 speciality stores, childcare, a playground, parking for roughly 1,100 cars and a library facility. At the time it was regarded as the largest fully enclosed shopping centre in New South Wales. Westfield Corporation purchased Miranda Fair from Myer in 1969. After council approval, an expansion was completed in September 1971 and the centre was renamed Westfield Shoppingtown Miranda. This work expanded the regional retail offer and introduced Farmers and Grace Bros department stores, an enlarged Woolworths Family Centre combining supermarket and discount-department-store functions, and Nock & Kirby. A five-storey office tower facing the Kingsway opened in 1972. Its illuminated rotating star became a distinctive local feature. The centre's growth continued as the Sutherland Shire population increased. Farmers was rebranded as Myer in 1976, although later changes in the department-store market affected the complex. After Myer purchased Grace Bros in 1983 and withdrew its own operation from New South Wales, Westfield gained space for a major internal reconfiguration. Harvey Norman occupied the upper level of the former Myer area in 1983. Three redevelopment stages opened between April 1984 and March 1985. They included the relocation and expansion of Woolworths, the addition of BBC Hardware, Best & Less and Franklins, and a new Big W. The centre reached approximately 160 shops, while the library moved to a separate facility on Wandella Road. During the early 1990s, Westfield assembled additional properties around the block bounded by the Kingsway, Kiora Road, Urunga Parade and Jackson Avenue. This required relocating local facilities, including the police station and a congregational church. Construction began in 1991 and the expanded centre fully opened on 1 October 1992. The project brought David Jones and Target, a new food court and restaurant areas, and an entertainment precinct. The latter included an eight-screen Greater Union cinema and Tilt amusement arcade. Subsequent tenant changes included the departure of Harvey Norman, the arrival of Toys “R” Us, and the replacement of Tilt by retailers including Aldi and The Reject Shop. A further redevelopment was approved in the late 2000s. Its objectives were to modernise the centre, increase retail capacity, replace the office tower, improve parking and add stronger dining and entertainment components. Early works began in June 2013, including demolition around the Myer end and removal of the office tower. The well-known rooftop star was demolished with the tower, while a mature hill's weeping fig near the Kingsway was retained and incorporated into the new design. The first redevelopment stage opened on 16 October 2014. It included a large Woolworths supermarket, BWS, a fresh-food precinct, new speciality stores, additional homewares, fashion and beauty retailers, and a new underground multi-level car park with valet and ticketless-parking features. The second stage opened on 20 November, followed by an official grand opening on 27 November 2014. It added roughly 90 speciality stores, a three-level galleria between refurbished Myer and David Jones stores, and a restaurant precinct arranged around the retained fig tree. A wave-like aluminium facade on the Kingsway side was designed to evoke the area's beach culture. The final stage opened on 2 April 2015, adding a ten-screen Event Cinemas complex and rooftop restaurants. In the same period, Coles replaced Franklins, while international retailers including Topshop Topman, Zara, Uniqlo and Apple opened stores at the centre. Later changes included the closure of Sky Zone in 2019, replacement of Target by Kmart in 2021, and planning for a new Funlab entertainment venue. Approval for Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq was reported in 2023. The centre remains a large retail and leisure destination connected to Miranda railway station, local and regional bus services, and extensive multi-level parking.

1. 2023Archie Brothers concept receives approval

   Planning approval was reported for a Funlab entertainment venue later identified as Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq.

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2. 2021Kmart replaces Target

   Target closed in March and Kmart opened in the former store space in April.

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3. 2015Redevelopment completed

   The final stage opened with Event Cinemas and rooftop restaurants; Coles also replaced Franklins.

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4. 2014First and second redevelopment stages open

   The centre introduced a new Woolworths, fresh-food precinct, additional shops, a galleria, restaurants and upgraded parking.

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5. 2013Modern redevelopment starts

   Demolition and construction began for a major redevelopment that replaced the office tower and increased retail, dining and entertainment capacity.

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6. 1992Regional expansion fully opens

   The enlarged centre opened with David Jones, Target, new dining areas, a food court, cinemas and an amusement precinct.

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7. 19851980s expansion completed

   The final stage added Big W and brought the centre to approximately 160 shops.

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8. 1984Three-stage retail expansion begins

   The first two stages added or relocated major retailers, including Woolworths, Harvey Norman, BBC Hardware, Best & Less and Franklins.

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9. 1972Office tower and rooftop star added

   A five-storey office tower facing the Kingsway opened with a distinctive illuminated rotating star.

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10. 1971First major Westfield expansion completed

    The expanded centre was renamed Westfield Shoppingtown Miranda and gained a second department store and broader regional retail offer.

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11. 1969Westfield acquires Miranda Fair

    Westfield Corporation purchased the centre from Myer and pursued a substantial expansion.

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12. 1964Miranda Fair opens

    Miranda Fair officially opened on 16 March as a major enclosed shopping centre developed by Myer and Farmers.

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A large regional shopping, dining and entertainment centre serving Miranda, the Sutherland Shire and surrounding southern Sydney suburbs.

• Retail tenancyRetail space1964

  Westfield Miranda provides a broad mix of department stores, supermarkets, discount department stores and speciality retailers. Its tenant categories cover fashion, electronics, homewares, beauty, sporting goods, groceries and everyday services, with the mix changing as retailers enter, relocate or close.

• Dining and fresh foodFood and beverage1992

  The centre includes food-court, restaurant and fresh-food facilities. The 2014 redevelopment added a dedicated fresh-food precinct and a landscaped restaurant area around the retained hill's weeping fig, strengthening the centre's role as a dining destination as well as a shopping venue.

• Event CinemasEntertainment2015

  A ten-screen Event Cinemas complex opened in April 2015 as the final stage of the major redevelopment. It replaced the earlier Greater Union cinema complex and forms part of the centre's entertainment offer.

• Archie Brothers Cirque ElectriqFamily entertainment2023

  Scentre Group and Funlab developed plans for an entertainment venue featuring ten-pin bowling, laser tag, arcade games, food and a bar. Development approval was reported in 2023 and the concept was identified as Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq.

• 2021Kmart replaces TargetOther

  Target closed its Westfield Miranda store in March 2021.

  What changed. Kmart opened in the former Target space on 12 April 2021.

  Aftermath. The centre retained a major discount-department-store anchor under a different Wesfarmers retail brand.

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• 2015Coles replaces FranklinsOther

  Franklins exited the Australian market, leaving its Westfield Miranda supermarket space available.

  What changed. Coles took over the former Franklins location.

  Aftermath. The change marked the reported closure of the final Franklins store in Australia.

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• 2013Large-scale centre redevelopmentStrategy

  The ageing centre required additional retail capacity, updated public areas, improved dining and entertainment, and replacement of the office tower.

  What changed. Scentre Group commenced demolition and construction for a staged redevelopment, including a new galleria, fresh-food precinct, cinema complex, restaurant areas and expanded parking.

  Aftermath. The redevelopment opened in stages from October 2014 through April 2015 and materially modernised the centre's retail and leisure offer.

  Reported redevelopment cost. (2009-2015)

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• 1969Westfield acquisition of Miranda FairM&A

  The original Miranda Fair centre had established a significant enclosed retail presence in southern Sydney.

  What changed. Westfield Corporation acquired the centre from Myer and submitted plans for a major enlargement.

  Aftermath. The acquisition led to the 1971 expansion and the centre's transition into the Westfield portfolio.

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• 2023Archie Brothers entertainment centre approved

  Planning approval was granted for a new entertainment venue incorporating bowling, laser tag, arcade games, food and a bar; the concept was identified as Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq.

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• 2021Target replaced by Kmart

  Target closed at the centre in March and a Kmart store opened in the former space in April.

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• 2020Woman charged after alleged racial abuse of Telstra workers

  A woman was charged after an alleged verbal racial-abuse incident involving Telstra workers at the centre.

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• 2017Woman dies after fall from shopping-centre roof

  A woman died after falling from the centre's roof. Police investigated and prepared a report for the coroner; the incident caused temporary closures and traffic disruption.

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• 2015Event Cinemas complex completes redevelopment

  The final redevelopment stage opened with a ten-screen Event Cinemas complex and rooftop restaurants, replacing the former Greater Union cinema operation.

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• 2014Redeveloped Westfield Miranda opens in stages

  The redevelopment's first two stages opened in October and November, adding Woolworths, fresh-food retail, new speciality stores, a three-level galleria, restaurants and landscaped public areas.

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• 2013Major redevelopment begins at Westfield Miranda

  Demolition and early construction began for a large-scale redevelopment involving new retail space, upgraded department stores, a fresh-food precinct, expanded parking and a replacement cinema complex.

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