Auburn vs Lidcombe
The verdict
Auburn is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.59M versus $2.02M in Lidcombe. Lidcombe rates higher for education (75 vs 67). Lidcombe is closer to the coast (14.6 km vs 16.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Auburn rates higher (65 vs 41/100 in Lidcombe).
Scores
| Auburn | Lidcombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 88 |
| Transport | 96 | 96 |
| Education | 67 | 75 |
| 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 | Lidcombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,333 | 23,663 |
| Median age | 31 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,533 | $1,888 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.4% | 54.2% |
| Born in Australia | 28.0% | 29.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Auburn High Growth · Lidcombe High Growth
Property
| Auburn | Lidcombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.59M | $2.02M |
| Median unit price | $607K | $797K |
| House price YoY | 14.2% | 18.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $775 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 53 |
Median price history
Safety
| Auburn | Lidcombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 41 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 125 | 325 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 236 | 199 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 427 | 465 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,970 | 5,473 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Auburn | Lidcombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 16 | 2 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 9 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,013 | 1,050 |
Transport
| Auburn | Lidcombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 96 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 166 | 93 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 37 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 860 m | 320 m |
Liveability
| Auburn | Lidcombe | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 22 |
| Parks | 26 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 23 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.6 km | 14.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.8 km | 14.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 890 m | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Auburn | Lidcombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 39,333 | 23,663 |
| Estimated 2025 | 43,406 | 27,173 |
| Projected 2041 | 53,289 | 33,942 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.49% | 3.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Auburn or Lidcombe?
Auburn has the higher residential safety score (Auburn 65/100 vs Lidcombe 41/100).
Which is more affordable, Auburn or Lidcombe?
Auburn is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.59M versus $2.02M.
Which has better schools, Auburn or Lidcombe?
Lidcombe has a higher average school ICSEA (Auburn 1013 vs Lidcombe 1050; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Auburn or Lidcombe?
Auburn and Lidcombe have similar transport scores.
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