Auburn vs South Granville
The verdict
South Granville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.28M versus $1.52M in Auburn. Auburn rates higher for transport (96 vs 75). Auburn has a shorter estimated CBD commute (42 vs 67 min). On the separate residential safety score, Auburn rates higher (65 vs 49/100 in South Granville).
Scores
| Auburn | South Granville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 74 |
| Transport | 96 | 75 |
| Education | 67 | 54 |
| 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 | South Granville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,333 | 5,829 |
| Median age | 31 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,533 | $1,104 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.4% | 30.5% |
| Born in Australia | 28.0% | 45.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.3 |
Growth: Auburn High Growth · South Granville Moderate Growth
Property
| Auburn | South Granville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.52M | $1.28M |
| Median unit price | $606K | $808K |
| House price YoY | 11.5% | 6.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 45 |
Median price history
Safety
| Auburn | South Granville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 49 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 125 | 343 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 239 | 189 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 425 | 480 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,740 | 8,852 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Auburn | South Granville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 15 | 3 |
| Government | 4 | 2 |
| Independent | 8 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,016 | 961 |
See the full school list on each profile: Auburn · South Granville
Transport
| Auburn | South Granville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 75 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 166 | 48 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 67 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 860 m | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Auburn | South Granville | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 0 |
| Parks | 26 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 23 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.6 km | 17.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.8 km | 18.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 890 m | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| Auburn | South Granville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 39,333 | 5,829 |
| Estimated 2025 | 43,406 | 6,230 |
| Projected 2041 | 53,289 | 6,963 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.49% | 1.68% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Auburn or South Granville?
Auburn has the higher residential safety score (Auburn 65/100 vs South Granville 49/100).
Which is more affordable, Auburn or South Granville?
South Granville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.28M versus $1.52M.
Which has better schools, Auburn or South Granville?
Auburn has a higher average school ICSEA (Auburn 1016 vs South Granville 961; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Auburn or South Granville?
Auburn has the higher transport score (Auburn 96/100 vs South Granville 75/100).
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