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Auburn

NSW 2144 • Greater Sydney

39,333
Population (2021)
$30,160
Median Income
8.56 km²
Area
$410/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalFamily-FriendlyWell-ConnectedAffordable

About Auburn

Auburn is a vibrant Western Sydney suburb located 16 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD, within the Cumberland City Council local government area. With a population of nearly 40,000 residents, it is one of Sydney's most culturally diverse communities, home to large Middle Eastern, Asian, and Pacific Islander communities. The suburb sits at an elevation of 23 metres and covers a compact urban footprint, bordered by Lidcombe to the east and South Granville to the west.

Auburn offers a bustling town centre anchored by Auburn Central shopping centre, with an eclectic mix of restaurants, halal butchers, Turkish bakeries, and international grocers reflecting its multicultural character. Families are drawn by affordable housing, multiple public schools, and easy access to parks along the Duck River corridor. Train connectivity is excellent via the T1 Western Line and T2 Inner West & Leppington Line at Auburn Station, making it genuinely accessible to Parramatta and the Sydney CBD.

Auburn falls under postcode 2144 and is governed by Cumberland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in 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
Elevation
33m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Auburn
0.5 km
6 min
Lidcombe
1.8 km
22 min
Clyde
2.1 km
26 min
Berala
2.3 km
28 min

Bus Services

  • 908, 909 — Parramatta ↔ Burwood 15–25 min to Parramatta
  • 906 — Auburn ↔ Lakemba 20 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
16 km
By Train
30–35 min (T1/T2 direct)
By Bus
55–70 min
By Car (Peak)
35–50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
22–28 min

🛣️ Direct train to Central Station without interchange. T2 line also serves Strathfield for Blue Mountains connections.

Walkability Very Walkable

Auburn town centre is compact and pedestrian-friendly with shops, supermarkets, and services within easy walking distance of the station.

🛒 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

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Auburn by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Auburn Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Auburn" under Suburb

🏠 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)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
37,366
Census 2021
39,333
▲ 5.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

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

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 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 2021 Census

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%

📊 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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