Auburn vs Regents Park
The verdict
Regents Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.39M versus $1.52M in Auburn. Auburn rates higher for liveability (90 vs 78). Regents Park is closer to the coast (14.7 km vs 16.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Auburn rates higher (65 vs 50/100 in Regents Park).
Scores
| Auburn | Regents Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 80 |
| Transport | 96 | 96 |
| Education | 67 | 64 |
| Liveability | 90 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Auburn | Regents Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,333 | 4,990 |
| Median age | 31 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,533 | $1,402 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.4% | 44.0% |
| Born in Australia | 28.0% | 41.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3 |
Growth: Auburn High Growth · Regents Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Auburn | Regents Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.52M | $1.39M |
| Median unit price | $606K | $499K |
| House price YoY | 11.5% | -0.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Auburn | Regents Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 50 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 125 | 120 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 239 | 521 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 425 | 541 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,740 | 5,711 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Auburn | Regents Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 15 | 6 |
| Government | 4 | 2 |
| Independent | 8 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,016 | 988 |
See the full school list on each profile: Auburn · Regents Park
Transport
| Auburn | Regents Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 96 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 166 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 860 m | 180 m |
Liveability
| Auburn | Regents Park | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 0 |
| Parks | 26 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 23 | 5 |
| 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 | 16.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 890 m | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Auburn | Regents Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 39,333 | 4,990 |
| Estimated 2025 | 43,406 | 5,179 |
| Projected 2041 | 53,289 | 5,962 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.49% | 0.93% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Auburn or Regents Park?
Auburn has the higher residential safety score (Auburn 65/100 vs Regents Park 50/100).
Which is more affordable, Auburn or Regents Park?
Regents Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.39M versus $1.52M.
Which has better schools, Auburn or Regents Park?
Auburn has a higher average school ICSEA (Auburn 1016 vs Regents Park 988; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Auburn or Regents Park?
Auburn and Regents Park have similar transport scores.
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