Auburn, NSW 2144 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Auburn is a multicultural western Sydney suburb 16km from the CBD, served by Auburn Station on the T1 Western and T2 Inner West & Leppington lines. It has a diverse population of around 39,000 with significant Chinese, Nepalese and Turkish communities. Housing comprises established houses and units near commercial hubs like Auburn Road.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 39,333
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $1,533 /week
- Median personal income
- $580 /week
- Median family income
- $1,440 /week
- Average household size
- 3.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.2
- Local government area
- Cumberland
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Parramatta
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Reid
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $720 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Median house price
- $1,530,000
- Rent share of household income
- 47%
Schools
- Auburn Girls High School
- Auburn North Public School
- Auburn Public School
Transport
- T1 Western Line — Auburn Station
- T2 Inner West & Leppington Line — Auburn Station
- M4 Motorway
Lifestyle & amenities
Multicultural suburb with residents from Chinese, Nepalese, Turkish and Lebanese backgrounds. Known for Middle Eastern and Asian cuisine along Auburn Road, Auburn Gallipoli Mosque, and Auburn Hospital. Mix of residential houses, units, commercial and industrial areas.
- 4 cafés
- 19 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 46 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 7 supermarkets
- 34 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 16.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 82.1% of the 14,457 resolvable premises in Auburn. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 82.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 10.7%
- Fibre to the Building: 3.6%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 3.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,939 across postcode 2144 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 554 violent offences, 518 theft, 228 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Auburn?
Auburn (NSW 2144) had 39,333 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Cumberland local government area.
What is the median rent in Auburn?
The median advertised rent in Auburn is $720/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Auburn?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Auburn. Nearest include: Auburn Girls High School, Auburn North Public School, Auburn Public School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Auburn?
Auburn is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (82.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Auburn?
Across postcode 2144, 1,939 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (554), theft (518), vehicle theft (228). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Auburn?
In Auburn, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (16.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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