Auburn
NSW 2144 · Cumberland
39,333 (2021) → 43,406 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Cumberland local government area (est. 302,848 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Auburn is a high growth suburb in Cumberland, NSW 2144, about 17km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.59M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 16 schools, a transport score of 96/100, and is about 17km inland. Auburn has an overall score of 85/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 65/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2144 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (14.38%), Nepal (12.73%), India (5.38%), Turkey (4.32%), Pakistan (3.74%)
Top languages: Mandarin (14.12%), Nepali (12.64%), Arabic (10.47%), Turkish (7.52%), Urdu (6.8%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1035 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Alpha Omega Senior CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1111
- Al-Faisal CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1077
- St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1043
- International Maarif Schools of Australia - Gallipoli CampusCombined · IndependentICSEA 1043
- St John's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1032
- Trinity Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1016
- Auburn North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1015
- My Dream Australian AcademyCombined · IndependentICSEA 991
- Auburn Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 983
- Auburn Girls High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 966
- Sydney Adventist School - AuburnPrimary · IndependentICSEA 950
- Auburn West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 928
- Amity College Auburn CampusPrimary · Independent
- Aspect South East Sydney School, AuburnSecondary · Independent
- Alpha Omega Senior College, Queen Street CampusSecondary · Independent
- International Maarif Schools of Australia - Auburn CampusSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Holy Family Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1004
- Berala Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 980
- Granville East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 923
- Blaxcell Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 957
- Lidcombe Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1019
- St Joachim's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1081
- Aspect South East Sydney School, Regents ParkSecondary · Independent · 2.6km
- Trinity Catholic College (Regents Park Campus)Secondary · Catholic · 2.7km
- Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 855
- St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1048
- Muslim Girls Grammar SchoolSecondary · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 994
- Granville South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 933
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Auburn
Is Auburn safe?
Auburn has a residential safety score of 65/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,970 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Auburn?
In Auburn, the median house price is $1.59M and the median unit price is $607K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Auburn from Sydney CBD?
Auburn is about 16.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 42 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Auburn?
Auburn has 16 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1013 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Auburn?
Auburn has a transport score of 96/100, including 1 train station and 166 bus stops.