Auburn vs Orange
The verdict
Orange is more affordable, with a median house price of $720K versus $1.59M in Auburn. Auburn rates higher for transport (96 vs 70). Auburn is closer to the coast (16.6 km vs 194.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Auburn rates higher (65 vs 32/100 in Orange).
Scores
| Auburn | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 71 |
| Transport | 96 | 70 |
| Education | 67 | 49 |
| Liveability | 90 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Auburn | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,333 | 41,232 |
| Median age | 31 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,533 | $1,641 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.4% | 33.9% |
| Born in Australia | 28.0% | 83.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Auburn High Growth · Orange Moderate Growth
Property
| Auburn | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.59M | $720K |
| Median unit price | $607K | $483K |
| House price YoY | 14.2% | 10.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.3% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Auburn | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 32 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 125 | 531 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 236 | 221 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 427 | 696 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,970 | 9,396 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Auburn | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 16 | 17 |
| Government | 4 | 9 |
| Independent | 9 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,013 | 967 |
Transport
| Auburn | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 70 |
| Train stations | 1 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 166 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 860 m | 4.7 km |
Liveability
| Auburn | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 9.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 900 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 11 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 38 |
| Parks | 26 | 102 |
| Playgrounds | 23 | 25 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.6 km | 194.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.8 km | 209.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 890 m | 7.3 km |
Population & growth
| Auburn | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 39,333 | 41,232 |
| Estimated 2025 | 43,406 | 43,028 |
| Projected 2041 | 53,289 | 48,564 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.49% | 1.07% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Auburn or Orange?
Auburn has the higher residential safety score (Auburn 65/100 vs Orange 32/100).
Which is more affordable, Auburn or Orange?
Orange is more affordable, with a median house price of $720K versus $1.59M.
Which has better schools, Auburn or Orange?
Auburn has a higher average school ICSEA (Auburn 1013 vs Orange 967; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Auburn or Orange?
Auburn has the higher transport score (Auburn 96/100 vs Orange 70/100).
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