Auburn vs Berala
The verdict
Auburn is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.59M versus $1.60M in Berala. Auburn rates higher for liveability (90 vs 85). Berala is closer to the coast (14.7 km vs 16.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Berala rates higher (81 vs 65/100 in Auburn).
Scores
| Auburn | Berala | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 83 |
| Transport | 96 | 96 |
| Education | 67 | 65 |
| Liveability | 90 | 85 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Auburn | Berala | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,333 | 8,757 |
| Median age | 31 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,533 | $1,552 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.4% | 44.1% |
| Born in Australia | 28.0% | 35.6% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3 |
Growth: Auburn High Growth · Berala High Growth
Property
| Auburn | Berala | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.59M | $1.60M |
| Median unit price | $607K | $504K |
| House price YoY | 14.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $775 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 62 |
Median price history
Safety
| Auburn | Berala | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 81 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 125 | 137 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 236 | 114 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 427 | 400 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,970 | 2,912 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Auburn | Berala | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 16 | 1 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 9 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,013 | 980 |
Transport
| Auburn | Berala | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 96 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 166 | 48 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 40 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 860 m | 320 m |
Liveability
| Auburn | Berala | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 2 |
| Parks | 26 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 23 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.6 km | 14.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.8 km | 16.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 890 m | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Auburn | Berala | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 39,333 | 8,757 |
| Estimated 2025 | 43,406 | 9,005 |
| Projected 2041 | 53,289 | 13,686 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.49% | 0.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Auburn or Berala?
Berala has the higher residential safety score (Auburn 65/100 vs Berala 81/100).
Which is more affordable, Auburn or Berala?
Auburn is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.59M versus $1.60M.
Which has better schools, Auburn or Berala?
Auburn has a higher average school ICSEA (Auburn 1013 vs Berala 980; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Auburn or Berala?
Auburn and Berala have similar transport scores.
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