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Auburn

NSW 2144 • Greater Sydney

39,333
Population (2021)
$79,716
Median Household Income
8.56 km²
Area
$410/wk
Median Rent
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About Auburn

Auburn is a compact suburb in Western Sydney, in the Cumberland City Council area, about 16 kilometres west of the CBD and 18.6 kilometres by rail from Central. The 2021 Census counted 39,333 residents, up from 37,366 in 2016, with a median age of 31 and a median weekly household income of $1,533. More than 25,000 residents were born overseas, with China, Nepal, India, Turkey and Pakistan the largest overseas birthplaces, and 15,155 people identified as Muslim. The suburb covers about 8.6 square kilometres and has larger households than much of Sydney, with an average size of 3.3.

Auburn station on Rawson Street has weekday City Circle trains on the T2 Leppington and Inner West Line, with T1 North Shore and Western Line services on weekends and at limited weekday times, and the trip to Central takes about 35 minutes. Auburn Central on Queen Street, beside the station, includes a Woolworths and an ALDI, and routes 908 and 909 run towards Parramatta, Merrylands and Bankstown. The Auburn Gallipoli Mosque on Gelibolu Parade and the Sri Mandir, a Hindu temple opened in Auburn in 1977, are local landmarks. Schools include Auburn Girls High School and Auburn Public School, and the suburb suits people who want a diverse Western Sydney address with a direct city train.

Auburn falls under postcode 2144 and is governed by the Cumberland Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Blaxland, while state elections fall under the Auburn electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2144
Urban Area
Auburn
LGA / Council
Cumberland
Federal Electorate
Blaxland
State Electorate
Auburn
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.86°, 151.03°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
8.56 km²
Population Density
4,593 /km²
Elevation
33m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Auburn for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$1.53M
182 sales · ▲ 11.8% vs 2024
🏢Unit / Apartment
$652K
544 sales · ▲ 15.4% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2144

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2144, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$31,385
Median 2023–24
$40,125
▲ 27.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$49,052

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2144; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

Census personal income 2016 vs 2021

Personal Income 2016
$22,568
Personal Income 2021
$30,160
▲ 33.6% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$30,160 / yr
$580/wk
Household
$79,716 / yr
$1533/wk
Family
$74,880 / yr
$1440/wk
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$410
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
3.3 people
Median Age
31 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
5.2%

428 state housing + 143 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Auburn
1 km
13 min

Bus Services

  • Routes 908, 909 — Merrylands, Parramatta and Bankstown suburban service
  • NightRide N60, N61 — Town Hall station overnight, when trains are not running

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
16 km
By Train
About 35 minutes to Central on the T2 Leppington and Inner West Line. Auburn station is 18.6 km from Central.
By Car (Peak)
35-55 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20-30 min

🛣️ The M4 Western Motorway and Parramatta Road are the main driving routes. Weekday City Circle trains are on the T2. T1 North Shore and Western Line trains run on weekends and at limited weekday times. NightRide buses N60 and N61 run to Town Hall when trains are not running.

Walkability Very Walkable

The station, Auburn Central and Queen Street cover most daily errands on foot in this compact suburb.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Cnr Queen And Park Road Auburn 2144 NSW
  • ALDI
    Cnr Queen St, Harrow Rd, Auburn NSW 2144

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Auburn, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Auburn Railway Signal Box
Great Southern and Western Railway, Auburn • SHR #01023
Electricity Substation No. 167
93 Parramatta Road Auburn • SHR #01790

👥 Population of Auburn

Census 2016
37,366
Census 2021
39,333
▲ 5.3% growth
Est. 2026 projection
~41,400

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
📈 2026 estimate: projection from census growth trend, not an official figure

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Cumberland Local Government Area, which contains Auburn. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
199.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.0%
Motor vehicle theft
199.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 2.6%
Non-DV assault
368.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 2.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
13.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.1%
Steal from vehicle
417.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Cumberland →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 11,014
Born Overseas 25,286

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 5,656
  • 2. Nepal 5,009
  • 3. India 2,117
  • 4. Turkey 1,698
  • 5. Pakistan 1,473
  • 6. Afghanistan 1,469
  • 7. Lebanon 1,125
  • 8. Vietnam 756
  • 9. Iraq 521
  • 10. Sri Lanka 451

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 8,574
Lebanese 2,452
Indian 2,393
English 2,369
Australian 2,258
Korean 579
Filipino 557
Vietnamese 539
Italian 296
Irish 249

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace

1,673
Both parents born in Australia
32,720
Both parents born overseas
1,672
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Islam
38.5%
No Religion
17.4%
Christianity
15.2%
Hinduism
13.6%
Buddhism
5.4%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.0%

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📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
2,523 (6.4%)
5-14 years
4,347 (11.1%)
15-19 years
1,879 (4.8%)
20-24 years
4,606 (11.7%)
25-34 years
9,013 (22.9%)
35-44 years
5,317 (13.5%)
45-54 years
4,000 (10.2%)
55-64 years
3,657 (9.3%)
65-74 years
2,288 (5.8%)
75-84 years
1,189 (3.0%)
85+ years
515 (1.3%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Auburn known for? +

Auburn is known as one of Western Sydney's most diverse suburbs, and for the Auburn Gallipoli Mosque on Gelibolu Parade and the Sri Mandir Hindu temple, which opened in 1977. The Queen Street town centre sits beside Auburn station, with Auburn Central shopping. In 2021 the largest overseas birthplaces were China, Nepal, India, Turkey and Pakistan.

How far is Auburn from Sydney CBD? +

Auburn is about 16 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD, and Auburn station is 18.6 kilometres from Central by rail. Trains to Central take about 35 minutes. The drive via the M4 or Parramatta Road is typically about 20 to 30 minutes off-peak and about 35 to 55 minutes in peak traffic.

Does Auburn have public transport? +

Auburn station has T2 Leppington and Inner West Line trains to the City Circle on weekdays, and T1 North Shore and Western Line trains on weekends and at limited weekday times. Routes 908 and 909 run towards Merrylands, Parramatta and Bankstown. Overnight, NightRide buses N60 and N61 run to Town Hall.

Is Auburn a good place to live? +

Auburn suits people who want a diverse Western Sydney suburb with a direct train, local shops and more moderate housing costs than many Sydney suburbs. Median weekly rent in 2021 was $410 and median weekly household income was $1,533. The town centre is very walkable, while a car still helps for cross-suburb trips.

What is the postcode for Auburn? +

The postcode for Auburn, New South Wales, is 2144.

What is the average income in Auburn? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Auburn is about $580 per week (around $30,200 per year). The median household income is $1,533 per week and the median family income is $1,440 per week.

What is the median house price in Auburn? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $1,530,000, up 11.8% on the previous year, and the median unit/apartment price is $651,944, up 15.4% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of Auburn? +

The median age in Auburn is 31. The largest age group is 25–34 (9,013 residents, around 23%). Around 22% of residents are under 20 and about 10% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Auburn a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Auburn is part of the Cumberland LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Auburn? +

The population of Auburn is 39,333 according to the 2021 Census, up 5.3% from 37,366 in 2016. Projecting that growth trend forward, the estimated 2026 population of Auburn is around 41,400. This is a projection, not an official ABS figure.

How much is rent in Auburn? +

In Auburn, the median weekly rent is $410, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,000 (2021 Census).