Auburn vs Blacktown
The verdict
Blacktown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.52M in Auburn. Auburn is closer to the coast (16.6 km vs 31.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Auburn rates higher (65 vs 48/100 in Blacktown).
Scores
| Auburn | Blacktown | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 85 |
| Transport | 96 | 94 |
| Education | 67 | 65 |
| Liveability | 90 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Auburn | Blacktown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,333 | 50,961 |
| Median age | 31 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,533 | $1,774 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.4% | 44.7% |
| Born in Australia | 28.0% | 43.6% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Auburn High Growth · Blacktown Stable
Property
| Auburn | Blacktown | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.52M | $1.12M |
| Median unit price | $606K | $529K |
| House price YoY | 11.5% | 13.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $627 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Auburn | Blacktown | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 48 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 125 | 234 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 239 | 210 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 425 | 681 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,740 | 15,775 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Auburn | Blacktown | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 15 | 18 |
| Government | 4 | 11 |
| Independent | 8 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,016 | 1,009 |
See the full school list on each profile: Auburn · Blacktown
Transport
| Auburn | Blacktown | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 94 |
| Train stations | 1 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 166 | 272 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 68 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 860 m | 700 m |
Liveability
| Auburn | Blacktown | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 27 |
| Parks | 26 | 90 |
| Playgrounds | 23 | 46 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 23 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.6 km | 31.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.8 km | 30.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 890 m | 1.3 km |
Population & growth
| Auburn | Blacktown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 39,333 | 50,961 |
| Estimated 2025 | 43,406 | 51,604 |
| Projected 2041 | 53,289 | 52,649 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.49% | 0.31% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Auburn or Blacktown?
Auburn has the higher residential safety score (Auburn 65/100 vs Blacktown 48/100).
Which is more affordable, Auburn or Blacktown?
Blacktown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.52M.
Which has better schools, Auburn or Blacktown?
Auburn has a higher average school ICSEA (Auburn 1016 vs Blacktown 1009; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Auburn or Blacktown?
Auburn has the higher transport score (Auburn 96/100 vs Blacktown 94/100).
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