AUBURN

Sydney Inner
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House Median
This suburb $1,492,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $618,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 6,496
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 21.8%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 39,333
Density 4,593.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney Inner
State New South Wales

AUBURN Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,492,000
House Sales Volume 36 sales
Unit Median $618,000
Unit Sales Volume 87 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $605/wk
3 Bed House $750/wk
2 Bed Unit $650/wk
3 Bed Unit $795/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

AUBURN Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Near Average
Crime rate: 6,496 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.98x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

AUBURN 6,496/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

AUBURN has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

AUBURN Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

39,333
Total Population
4,593
people/km² density
21.8%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
China
8,574 people
21.8%
2
Lebanon
2,452 people
6.2%
3
India
2,393 people
6.1%
4
England
2,369 people
6.0%
5
Australia
2,258 people
5.7%

Transport

21.2 km
to Sydney CBD
31 min
drive to CBD
41 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (4)

Independent (2)

Al-Faisal College

Details
91.1 score K-12 Co-ed

Alpha Omega Senior College

Details
87.7 score Year 7-12 Co-ed

Catholic (1)

Trinity Catholic College

Details
67.5 score Year 7-12 Co-ed

Partially Selective (1)

Auburn Girls High School

Details
50.9 score Year 7-12 Girls

AUBURN Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 10 neighbouring suburbs

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About AUBURN

Auburn is located in Central Sydney, approximately 21.2km from CBD, about 41 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 39,333 with a density of 4593 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,492,000, below Sydney average; unit median $618,000, below Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, selective school Auburn Girls High School has 26; Catholic school Trinity Catholic College has 81; independent school Al-Faisal College has 340.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 6496 per 100,000, 0.98x the NSW average, a safe area.

Demographics: Chinese comprises 21.80%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Lebanese (6.23%) and Indian (6.08%), has a significant Chinese community.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Auburn has a house median of $1,492,000 and unit median of $618,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Auburn has a crime rate of 6496 per 100,000, which is 0.98x the NSW average (6635). Below NSW average, a safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Partially Selective schools: Auburn Girls High School, 2024 HSC results: 26 Distinguished Achievers, AU Guide Score 50.8. Catholic schools: Trinity Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 81 Distinguished Achievers, 2 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 67.5. Independent schools: Al-Faisal College, 2024 HSC results: 340 Distinguished Achievers, 5 All Rounders, 8 Top Achievers, 2 First in Course, AU Guide Score 91.1.

According to ABS 2021 Census, Auburn has a population of 39,333, with Chinese comprising 21.80%. Significant Chinese community with comprehensive amenities. Main ethnic groups: Chinese (21.80%), Lebanese (6.23%), Indian (6.08%), English (6.02%), Aust (5.74%).

Auburn is approximately 21.2km from Sydney CBD, about 31 minutes by car or 41 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T1 North Shore & Western Line; T2 Leppington & Inner West Line line(s). Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.