Auburn vs Bankstown
The verdict
Bankstown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.47M versus $1.52M in Auburn. Bankstown rates higher for liveability (98 vs 90). Bankstown is closer to the coast (12.4 km vs 16.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Auburn rates higher (65 vs 55/100 in Bankstown).
Scores
| Auburn | Bankstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 87 |
| Transport | 96 | 96 |
| Education | 67 | 64 |
| Liveability | 90 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Auburn | Bankstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,333 | 34,933 |
| Median age | 31 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,533 | $1,331 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.4% | 44.0% |
| Born in Australia | 28.0% | 36.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Auburn High Growth · Bankstown High Growth
Property
| Auburn | Bankstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.52M | $1.47M |
| Median unit price | $606K | $593K |
| House price YoY | 11.5% | -13.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Auburn | Bankstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 125 | 189 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 239 | 258 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 425 | 527 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,740 | 13,815 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Auburn | Bankstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 15 | 13 |
| Government | 4 | 8 |
| Independent | 8 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,016 | 986 |
See the full school list on each profile: Auburn · Bankstown
Transport
| Auburn | Bankstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 96 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 166 | 151 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 42 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 860 m | 410 m |
Liveability
| Auburn | Bankstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 9 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 49 |
| Parks | 26 | 33 |
| Playgrounds | 23 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.6 km | 12.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.8 km | 17.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 890 m | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| Auburn | Bankstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 39,333 | 34,933 |
| Estimated 2025 | 43,406 | 36,281 |
| Projected 2041 | 53,289 | 57,907 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.49% | 0.95% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Auburn or Bankstown?
Auburn has the higher residential safety score (Auburn 65/100 vs Bankstown 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Auburn or Bankstown?
Bankstown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.47M versus $1.52M.
Which has better schools, Auburn or Bankstown?
Auburn has a higher average school ICSEA (Auburn 1016 vs Bankstown 986; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Auburn or Bankstown?
Auburn and Bankstown have similar transport scores.
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